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J-turn project on state Highway 29 underway
County Road MMM intersection reconstruction expected to be completed in October. Crews have begun the reconstruction of the intersection of state Highway 29 and County Road MMM west of Shawano. A J-turn intersection, what the Wisconsin Department of Transportation calls a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) is being installed to improve...
Shawano County Senior Dining Program for August
All meals include milk. This is a general diet served to those with no diet restrictions. Menu is subject to change based on availability. Shawano 715-526-9311, Wittenberg 715-253-2421. Serving Shawano Monday thru Friday, Bowler Mondays, Birnamwood Tuesdays, Wittenberg Wednesdays and Tigerton on Thursdays. THURSDAY, AUG. 1 Chef Salad with Ham, Egg, Turkey and Assorted Vegetables ...
Manawa Mill Pond to be Restored after Dam Breach and Flash Flooding
MANAWA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Manawa Mill Pond will return after the dam breach that occurred earlier this month. “Lot of fishing was done here, lot of people with canoes, kayaks, inner tubes would come down portage the river and go down and continue. They always had a nice little ice fishing tournament here in January using the Veterans Park,” said Mayor Mike Frazier, about the pond’s popularity.
Waupaca County towns pass ordinances to prohibit wake-enhanced boating
Wake-enhanced boating is prohibited on the Waupaca Chain of Lakes following action this week by three town boards. The towns of Dayton and Farmington passed ordinances banning the activity Tuesday and the Town of Lind did the same Thursday. ...
Manawa plans to build back after flood, timeline unclear
APPLETON (NBC 26) — A severe rainstorm hit Manawa in early July, bringing floods, evacuations, and the destruction of a central landmark. Today, the floodwaters are gone but the impact remains. The City of Manawa experienced city-wide flooding as a result of a major rainstorm. The Manawa Millpond overflowed,...
Economic assessment looking at Menominee tribe
Opportunities abound to bring back some of the $312M spent off the reservation. The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is doing an economic assessment in the hopes of developing a strategic plan that turns the reservation into a resource for local entrepreneurs and increases the potential benefits the tribe can tap into to improve life for its people.
Manawa officials talk about dam
The city of Manawa organized a community discussion July 15 to allow residents to ask questions about the flash flooding and subsequent damage from July 5. Andrew Carlin, the Waupaca County emergency manager, said that 10 inches of rain fell between the dates of June 26 and July 6. Carlin...
Shawano installs historical plaques highlighting area's rich heritage
SHAWANO (WLUK) -- A community in the Northwoods is celebrating its history, honoring the past while looking to the future as well. On the corner of South Washington Street and West Division Street in downtown Shawano sits the entrance to Franklin Park. "This area here, when people drive by here,...
Shawano School Board Refines Proposed November Referendum
SHAWANO, WI-During a work session on July 22, the Shawano School Board continued to fine-tune its proposed November referendum, with a final decision expected on August 12. The district has already trimmed nearly $2.3 million from the previous referendum, which failed to pass. This revised plan suggests tax rates will drop regardless of the referendum’s outcome.
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