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For years, the Shawano County Public Library has been known as a place for more than books, videos and educational resources.

There’s the free Wi-FI, an escape room, free state park passes and the Library of Things that offers luggage, fishing poles, small kitchen appliances, puzzles and more.

Governor still seeking applicants for Oconto County DA

Finding someone to fill the role of district attorney in Oconto County is proving more difficult than anticipated.

When Gov. Tony Evers appointed District Attorney Hannah Schuchart to fill the unexpired term of Judge Michael T. Judge, he originally had an April 10 deadline to apply to fill her unexpired term.

Now, the governor is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled.

Adkins honored as Bonduel parade marshal

Dianne Adkins is the parade marshal for the Bonduel Independence Day parade, announced Celebrate Bonduel.

Dianne Karla Stuewer made her entrance into the world Feb. 1, 1940 — born in a 1936 Chevrolet on the way to Green Bay from her family’s farm, 5 miles south of Bonduel near Landstad.

Delinquent taxpayers to be hit with new penalty

Shawano County delinquent taxpayers will soon be assessed a new penalty on their back taxes.

Members of the executive committee gave the green light to Emily Kazik, county treasurer, to help prepare an ordinance that will assess a 0.5% monthly penalty on all back taxes going back the last decade. It is anticipated the penalty will go into effect Jan. 1, 2027.

WAM Fest returns for 11th year July 18

WAM Fest, the Wabeno Art & Music Fest, returns for its 11th year with a full day of live music, art, shopping, food and family-friendly activities in downtown Wabeno on July 18.

Local students win statewide FFA contests

Paige Wolf of the Bonduel FFA Chapter was named the state winner of the FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE). The Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE was held at the 97th State Convention of the Wisconsin Association of FFA in Madison. Wolf’s adviser is Mandi McClone.

CMN benefits from continued gifts from Fowler

The College of Menominee Nation was recently made aware that it has been included in the wishes of Verna Fowler’s estate. The educational institution she founded has become one of the thriving 35 Tribal Colleges throughout the United States. In her final wishes, she took the time to ensure the continued framework of support for students pursuing their dreams.

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