News 16 August 2023

Ada Deer, influential Native American leader from Wisconsin, dies at 88

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ada Deer, an esteemed Native American leader from Wisconsin and the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has died at age 88. Deer passed away Tuesday evening from natural causes, members of her family confirmed on Wednesday. She had entered hospice care last month. “She passed last night in peace surrounded by loved ones,” said her nephew Joe Deer, one of her primary caretakers.
News 20 September 2021
Court News
• Marni C. Waupekenay, 36, Keshena, was charged Sept. 13 with one count of operating while intoxicated, one misdemeanor count of operating while revoked and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Katherine Sloma set a cash bond of $500. This case will resume at a later date. • Tyson A. Schreiber, 22, Shawano, was charged Sept.
News 25 May 2021
Planning vacation easier, but caution urged
A family tradition for many is planning a summer vacation, and due to new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the increased access to COVID-19 vaccinations, heading to the beach for some sun and fun is a possibility. Dr.
News 17 May 2021
DATCP waiving surcharge for chemical cleanup program
For the fourth consecutive year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is waiving the usual surcharge for the Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program (ACCP). Fertilizer and pesticide businesses normally pay this surcharge when renewing their licenses, and the resulting fund helps pay to clean up agrichemical spills.
News 7 April 2021
Shawano County contested election race results
RELATED STORY: Spring election recap CITY OF SHAWANO Mayor Bruce Milavitz 688 Jeanne Cronce 278 Alderman District 1 Muffy Culhane 103 Brad Keuschel 130 TOWN OF BELLE PLAINE Supervisor 1 Wade Wisnefske 179 Al Prudom 166 Supervisor 2 Barbara Bobbie Krozell 143 Cory J.
News 27 March 2021
Quality Loss Adjustment deadline approaches
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News 27 March 2021
DNR native plant sales continue through April
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that native plant sales are blooming across the state through April. This year,nonprofits and governments are offering online or mail order options with pickup at local sites for spring plant sales. Many of the native plant sales, offered by local nonprofits and governments, are fundraisers that help to provide habitat for wildlife.
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