Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Dec. 3

The annual Shawano County Library Winter Read is undergoing some changes in 2026.

The program will now by known as the Shawano County Library Community Read, and instead of focusing on one book in the winter months, it will focus on four books throughout the entire year.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages all enjoying outdoor fun this season to be extra careful on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice.

Those eager to take advantage of winter’s snow need to keep safety at the forefront of their preparations. This includes staying alert to the rapidly changing ice conditions commonly found in the early parts of winter.

Bonduel rolled out the red carpet for Sam Rikkers, deputy secretary for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, as he came to town Dec. 4 to see how the village is progressing with growth in both the business and residential sectors.

A proposal to shorten the Shawano Speedway was approved by one county committee Dec. 4 and forwarded to a second committee for consideration.

Members of the ag and extension committee agreed to the plan and will forward it to the public property committee for further review.

“This request has been vetted properly,” said Supervisor Joe Miller, chairman of the ag and extension committee.