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Shawano Community High School is bringing a classic musical back to its stage for the second time in 13 years when “The Music Man” debuts Thursday. The Broadway smash that inspired two movies was originally scheduled to debut Tuesday for Shawano Community Middle School’s students and staff, but the recent cold weather closed schools and forced the high school to forgo its traditional middle school performance for the first time in recent memory,

Sacred Heart Catholic School On Sunday, more than 240 people enjoyed the free spaghetti luncheon as the kickoff to Winter Wonderland! We were excited to welcome our families, students, staff, parish members and new families into our school. Many enjoyed activities such as face painting, working with words, penny barge building and the basketball shootout.

Area officials are emphasizing a three-pronged approach for residents battling the dangerously cold temperatures that have so far marked this winter season. “The message we’re pushing is to check on your neighbors, conserve propane and have a backup plan — someplace to go if you run out,” Shawano County Emergency Management Director Natalie Easterday said. Temperatures were expected to rise Wednesday, loosening the grip of recent subzero wind chi

Extreme cold coupled with a propane shortage spurred a flood of calls for assistance this week in Shawano County. Calls for help normally increase with the cold weather, but the numbers are higher than usual, said Sarah Bartz, economic support supervisor for Shawano County’s Department of Social Services. “We’re seeing an increase in the increase,” she said. The department has been working with area propane vendors, many of which, Bartz said, hav

Deanna L. Grenz, 75, of Tigerton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at ManorCare in Shawano. The former Deanna Lou Kusnifski was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Tigerton to John and Louise (Berg) Kusnifski. She graduated from Tigerton High School in 1956 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Deanna was united inmarriage on Aug. 24, 1957, to William P.

Ann Bruggink, 64, of Oconto Falls, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at King Street Group Home in Oconto Falls. Born on July 14, 1949, in Sheboygan, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Leona (Navis) Bruggink. Ann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano and was an active participant of the Special Olympics.

Robert L. Boettcher, 66, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Appleton. Born on March 20, 1947, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Lester and Linda (Breitzman) Boettcher. Robert married the former Renee Fredenberg, who preceded him in death on May 21, 2003. Robert was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed working on and fixing things.

Catherine A. Dalum, 86, of Shawano, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, in Shawano. Born on April 19, 1927, in Shawano, she was the daughter and 12th child born at home to the late Elmer and Lela (Meverden) Owen. On Nov. 10, 1945, she was united in marriage to Carl L. Dalum. After marriage the couple owned and operated a dairy farm in Illinois until moving back to Wisconsin in 1960.