News 7 October 2020

Website update helps farmers conduct business with USDA

An update to farmers.gov offsite link image now provides access to farmers and ranchers who are members of an entity, as well as individuals and entities with powers of attorney, to conduct online business with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Additionally, online services once available through NRCS’s Conservation Client Gateway will be moved to farmers.gov in the coming weeks. “Here at NRCS, we are committed to providing excellent
News 8 September 2020
Nominations sought for state woman veteran award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year award. As part of Wisconsin’s commitment to women veterans, the award recognizes those who have compiled a record of exemplary service as a military member, veteran and member of the community. “Women have played a critical role in our military history and often continue to lead as veterans,” said Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar.
News 8 September 2020
Second-round applications open for PSAP grants
The Wisconsin Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has announced that a second-round application period has opened for local public safety answering points (PSAP) to apply for a minimum of $624,000 in remaining funding from the $2.9 million grant awarded to Wisconsin by the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S.
News 16 March 2020
All Indian gaming in state folds March 21
BOWLER - The Stockbridge-Munsee Community will join other native nations with state reservations in voluntarily shutting down its gaming operations for two weeks by midnight March 21. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, Shannon Holsey, Stockbridge-Munsee tribal president, said, “We recognize the grave consequences that disease can have on populations, as well as the seriousness of the current global pandemic.” Menominee Casino Resort will be part o
News 20 February 2020
Snowplow driver finds success in the numbers
SHAWANO — His truck shook and jumped from hitting a ridge in the asphalt pavement on East Green Bay Street near Rusch Road in Shawano. John Cooper said that’s one reason why he rarely plows snow going over 25 mph with his Shawano County Highway Department truck. “That can be scary, because the plow can catch and pull the plow under the truck.
News 19 December 2019
Shawano County board approves drug court grant
SHAWANO - Shawano County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $107,347 dollar grant to offset the expenses of operating the Shawano County Drug Court Program at their Wednesday meeting. The drug court is about one year old and diverts people accused of drug-related crimes from regular court proceedings into treatment.
News 9 December 2019
Wisconsin Ag Connection newsfeed now available on newmedia-wi.com
SHAWANO — Wisconsin Ag Connection, a news feed aimed at agricultural producers and businesses, is now available on newmedia-wi.com. Wisconsin Ag Connection is a subsidiary of USAgNet.com, a network of websites with local, state and national information on a daily basis.
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