When the Shawano Hawks take to the field for the 2026 season, they will play home games on a new synthetic turf football and soccer field.

For years, Bryan Gibson toed the line between his two passions of law enforcement and IT. Now, he uses those skills interchangeably on a regular basis for the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.

Gibson recently transferred from the county’s IT department to the sheriff’s department to serve as the new evidence specialist. He replaces Ann Holcomb, who retired.

Shawano Area Matthew 25 is searching for its next executive director following the departure of Kendra Brusewitz, who accepted a new position with Safe Haven.

The Shawano nonprofit serves individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Anyone interested in the position should contact SAM25 at 715-851-7252 or 105 E. Richmond St., Shawano.

To the editor:

The most common political message delivered by the American people during election years is the rather rude phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid!” In the present day, this issue resonates with particular vigor.

Wisconsin had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Aug. 2, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Southern and eastern portions of the state received much needed rainfall, while dry conditions continued in northwestern areas.

Fans of Oconto Falls High School’s football team probably noticed a big change in the Panthers’ schedule for the upcoming season.

Instead of past Northwoods Conference matchups with teams like Clintonville, Coleman and Crivitz, the Panthers will now compete in the Packerland Conference, which also includes Bonduel, Oconto, Peshtigo, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee and Marinette.

Eight-player football gives high schools with low participation numbers and inexperienced players an opportunity to compete against similar programs in the same boat.

Take Menominee Nation High School, for example.

Dr. Jonathan J. Klement, 87, of Sagamore Hills, Ohio passed away July 27, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Kuehl); the loving father of Scott (Diana) and Steven (Connie); cherished grandfather of Shawn (Nichole), Steven (Aimee) and Cristina; great-grandfather of Shiloh and Charlotte; son of the late Joseph and Emma (nee Griepp); dear brother of the late Hyacinth Badalamente (David) and David Klement.