The Shawano School District is playing musical chairs to fill key administrative positions as quickly as possible. Administrators have candidates for the number two position at the district office and an associate principal position at Shawano Community High School, pending the ratification of the School Board next week. In late August, Todd Carlson gave his resignation as superintendent, and Steve Linssen gave notice he was leaving the associate

Remodeling work on the former Lincoln School that will turn classrooms into living space is still on track to begin before the the year’s out. The project passed another hurdle this week with the Shawano Plan Commission’s approval of a site plan. Commonwealth Development Corp., of Fond du Lac, plans to construct 16 apartments in the building plus an additional eight cottage units elsewhere on the property.

The Shawano Plan Commission this week signed off on a set of amendments to three of the city’s Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts aimed at giving an additional boost to economic development in those areas. TIF districts are areas where municipalities invest in infrastructure, such as sewer and water, to attract development where it might not otherwise occur, or to make improvements, such as eliminating blight. Whatever increase in tax revenue

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) in Shawano County and elsewhere in the state is still up and running in spite of a government shutdown at the national level. “It’s business as usual,” said Susan Hansen, clinic outreach specialist for the program in Shawano County. The government shutdown that began Tuesday could imperil services in many states, but Wisconsin’s program is benefiting from reserve funds and a state contract that sends

Shawano Police Department Oct. 3 Police logged 24 incidents, including the following: Vandalism — A truck was reported vandalized at United Cooperative, 660 E. Seward St. Vandalism — Pumpkins were reported smashed in the 1000 block of South Franklin Street. Theft — A checkbook and money orders were reported stolen at Walmart, 1244 E.

The Wolf River Builders Association, citing the roller coaster economy, asked the Public Property Committee on Friday for a break on its rental fees. The final decision was dropping the fee from $500 a day to $350.

To the editor: The state of Wisconsin uses the month of October to recognize manufacturing. The Shawano Community High School Technology Education Department wanted an opportunity to talk about the many changes that have occurred since last school year. With the new renovations, we were able to create a room specializing in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) technologies.

To the editor: The state of Wisconsin uses the month of October to recognize manufacturing. The Shawano Community High School Technology Education Department wanted an opportunity to talk about the many changes that have occurred since last school year. With the new renovations, we were able to create a room specializing in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) technologies.

To the editor: Quips, quotes and points to ponder: Since 2005, 95 percent of new wealth in America went to the top 1 percent. The top 400 families in America have a greater net worth than the bottom 150 million Americans. Student higher education loan debt exceeds national credit card debt. In Texas, only 2 percent of land is public.