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Shawano chamber to celebrate 100 years

The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 100th anniversary at its annual banquet, set for Feb. 26, 2026.

Recognition of the 2025 Distinguished Citizen and Business of the Year award recipients is on the agenda.

Early prostate cancer detection leads to better outcomes

About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. While it is one of the most common cancers in men, early detection remains one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes.

Public comments sought on forest regional master plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on the North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which outlines proposed future resource management and public use and development of DNR-managed properties within the North Central Forest Ecological Landscape.

The public may submit comments through a variety of opportunities, including in-person meetings.

Committee aims to clear up bidding optics

Informal procedures and a perceived conflict of interest raised eyebrows at the Oct. 2 Shawano County Ag and Extension Committee meeting.

Fields still waiting for an attorney

Seymour resident Lawrence J. Fields is still waiting on an attorney after being charged in September with first-degree sexual assault with a child under 13 and exposing his genitals.

OFHS receives Wisconsin Business Achievement Award

Dozens gathered the morning of Oct. 6 to watch Oconto Falls High School’s technology education department and a local business receive a statewide award.

The presenting of the Wisconsin Business Achievement Award took place inside the performing arts center at Oconto Falls High School, followed by lunch with live piano music in the commons.

AbbyBank Foundation awards $1,200 to Red River Riders

The AbbyBank Foundation Inc. awarded $1,200 to Red River Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc. to support the purchase of a new laptop to assist with the organization’s operations.

The new laptop will allow the organization to maintain accurate, secure, and efficient financial records, ensuring the program can continue serving the community effectively for years to come.

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