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1 dead after 2-vehicle crash on Highway 29

One man died Oct. 20 after two vehicles collided on state Highway 29.

The Shawano County Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls about 3:40 p.m. reporting a motor vehicle crash on Highway 29 at Hofa Park Drive in the Town of Maple Grove. Deputies responded to the scene, along with personnel from local fire and EMS agencies.

Bonduel administrator arrested for sexual misconduct

Bonduel Middle-High School’s associate principal has been arrested after law enforcement received a tip about alleged sexual misconduct.

Kaitlyn Hintz, 32, was arrested Oct. 19 and booked into the Shawano County Jail on multiple charges. The Shawano-Menominee County District Attorney’s Office is expected to file formal charges in the coming days.

Sperberg named events coordinator at chamber

The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce has added a familiar face to its team, naming Sam Sperberg as its new events coordinator.

Sperberg officially began the role Oct. 12. She will oversee chamber events while also helping develop new ideas and opportunities throughout the year.

Candidates concerned about tech in schools

Rep. Elijah Behnke is running for his fourth term in the Wisconsin Assembly, facing a challenge from Shirley Hinze.

Behnke, a Republican who is moving into a home in the Town of Angelica after two years in the Town of Chase, is looking for a second two-year term representing the 6th Assembly District, which includes most of Shawano County, all of Menominee County, and segments of Oconto, Waupaca and Outagamie counties.

Gillett boosting businesses with passport program

The reopening of state Highway 22 has prompted the Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce to provide an incentive to patronize local businesses that were impacted by the year-long road closure.

Soybean harvest reported at 72%

Wisconsin had 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Oct. 18, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide rains kept some farmers out of their fields for a few days, while many producers received their first hard frost of the season.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 3% very short, 16% short, 71% adequate and 10% surplus.

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