Community 30 May 2023

Marriages

Oconto County Jeremie James Bersch and Rebecca Sarah Lee Fredenberg, both of Oconto Falls, April 28, 2023. Johnathan Ross Gildemeister and Stephen Ralph Fischer, both of Gillett, April 28, 2023. Zachary Duane Stadler and Alise Mary Fitzsimmons, both of the Town of Little Suamico, April 18, 2023. Collin Thomas Behnke, of Oconto Falls, and Erika Lynne Dunnam, of Richmond, May 9, 2023. Shawano County Jarrett Cody Hanger and Stephanie Char Seelig, bo
Community 24 May 2023
Vaping new gateway to substance abuse
Kids have always looked for ways to rebel, and often in unsafe ways. However, the fear of getting caught has usually been a good deterrent for most kids. It is pretty clear when a teenager comes home acting weird, with the smell of alcohol on his or her breath.
Community 24 May 2023
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: Safe Haven pushes to turn Shawano teal
Several area downtown businesses in Shawano recently collaborated with Safe Haven Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Center for their Turn the Town Teal initiative, to help raise awareness of the issue of sexual assault. The city of Shawano, the Shawano Business Improvement District and Safe Haven worked together to create the campaign for the month of April.
Community 24 May 2023
CLUB NOTES: Shawano Optimists
Jeremy and Melanie Gretzinger, along with Brian Grieves, have been installed as the newest members of the Shawano Optimists Club. Jeremy and Melanie were both born and raised in Shawano. They are proud parents of three sons, all of whom are active in Shawano schools. Landan, 18, is a senior; Keatan, 15, a freshman; and Noah, 13, an eighth grader.
Community 24 May 2023
CLUB NOTES: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44
Deb Forrest has been named 2023 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 Member of the Year by President Karen Prueter. Karen presented the award to Deb at the annual Legion Awards Dinner held May 1 at Legion Post 44 Clubhouse in Wabeno. Members of the year are chosen for this recognition by the unit president.
Community 24 May 2023
CLUB NOTES: Delta Kappa Gamma, Nu Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma, Nu Chapter, held its May meeting at the Marion Public Library. Jenny Hangartner, library project chairwoman, reported this year’s grant recipients. Sacred Heart Catholic School Library in Shawano and Clintonville Middle-High School Instructional Media Center each received a $200 grant to purchase library materials. Valerie Brooks and Janet Paisar were initiated as new members during the meeting.
Community 23 May 2023
Bond Foundation grants Abrams Theater for sound system
The Leon H. and Clymene M. Bond Foundation awarded a $9,900 grant to Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. for the theater’s “Can You Hear Me Now?” project — a new sound system.
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