Community 7 March 2022

Colonoscopies now recommended at age 45

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The ACS estimates that, in 2022, there will be more than 106,000 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed. National health organizations, including the ACS and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommend regular colon cancer screenings, beginning at age 45.
Community 7 March 2022
Pandemic impacting people’s mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted our personal and professional lives. One area in which we now have increased awareness is mental health and how the pandemic might affect it moving forward. A study published in the journal BMJ on Feb.
Community 6 March 2022
Cellcom launches 5G coverage in Cecil, Bonduel, Rose Lawn
Green Bay-based wireless carrier Cellcom has launched 5G in Cecil, Bonduel and Rose Lawn in Shawano County. Customers can now access the faster speeds and improved response times delivered by 5G.
Community 6 March 2022
Hog producers have new deadline for applications
Hog producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale during the COVID-19 pandemic now have until April 15 to submit their applications for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program. SMHPP, which is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, originally had a deadline to submit applications by Feb.
Community 5 March 2022
AFIDA requires foreign investors to report holdings
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Nancy Swenty in Oconto and Marinette counties is reminding foreign investors with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required to report their land holdings and transactions to USDA. The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) requires foreign investors who buy, sell or hold an interest in U.S.
Community 5 March 2022
Club Notes: Shawano Area Writers
Lee Pulaski, vice president, called the Feb. 17 meeting of the Shawano Area Writers to order in the Elsie Engel Room at the Shawano Public Library. Members attending were Lee Pulaski, Wendy Goerl, Irma Brunner, Marilyn Kroenke, John Mutter, Barb King, Twilla Beyer, Nick Wudtke, Trudy Bosman, Tom Thorstenson and Lana Allen. The minutes were approved.
Community 5 March 2022
College Notes
Northcentral Technical College Northcentral Technical College is pleased to announce the president’s list for outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2021 term.
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