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Chief Bunnell retires after 41 years of service

19 March 2012
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Chief Bunnell retires after 41 years of service

Shiocton Chief of Police Eugene “Butch” Bunnell sits behind his desk as he is interviewed by WBAY-TV reporter Jeff Alexander during his final days before his retirement. – Photo by Keith Skenandore

By Keith Skenandore, reporter

Shiocton Chief of Police Eugene “Butch” Bunnell is a wanted man. That is, wanted by the media as he...

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Outagamie Co. Board has contested races

19 March 2012
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Several area Outagamie County Board districts have contested elections on the April 3 Spring Election ballot.

In one case, redistricting has put two incumbents, Nicholas Hofacker and Charles Kramer. on the ballot in District 23 which includes the Town of Center, wards 1-7; the Town of Freedom, wards 7 and 8 and City of...

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Steineke to seek second term, will hold listening session

19 March 2012
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Fifth Assembly District Rep. Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) has announced his intention to seek another term.

 

“It’s amazing how much we have accomplished in just a short time,” Steineke said in a statement. “We have eliminated over $3 billion in deficits, reformed state government, and stopped the hemorrhaging of jobs we had seen under...

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Area company gets Best of Show at World Cheese Championship

12 March 2012
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Red Barn Family Farms, Appleton, has won Best of Class prizes for its bandaged cheddar, mild-medium with its Heritage Weis and for sharp aged bandaged cheddar with its Heritage Weis Reserve White Cheddar at the World Champion Cheese Contest in Madison.

 

The champion cheeses had a ratings of 99.8 and 99.7 respectively from...

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Parents have opportunity to learn about threats from technology

12 March 2012
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Laptops, tablets and smartphones have revolutionized education, entertainment and socialization. It is no secret that the technology also poses threats to adults and children. As the technology evolves, so do the threats.

 

Area parents can learn more about ways to make sure their kids are safe at a program from 6-8 p.m. on...

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4-H Drama Festival winners announced

12 March 2012
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The county winner of the 2012 Outagamie County 4-H Drama Festival held March 3 at Seymour was the Fast Trackers 4-H Club with a play entitled “To Grandma’s House We Go.” The county alternate was the Crystal Star 4-H Club with a play entitled “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” Other 4-H clubs participating...

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Chiefs advance to Sectionals

6 March 2012
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Chiefs advance to Sectionals

Coach Chad Schmidt and the Chiefs won the WIAA Div. 4 Regional Tournament on Monday, March 5. – Photo by Rick Cohler

The Shiocton Chiefs will face Oshkosh Lourdes in the WIAA Div. 4 Sectional semi-final Thursday night at Seymour after dominating the Bonduel Bears in the Regional final Monday night. The game was...

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Mother, daughter duo having fun at “The Shop”

5 March 2012
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Mother, daughter duo having fun at “The Shop”

Owner of “The Shop”, Angie Oskey, left, and her mother Donna Beyer, work together and run the newly opened business located at N5644 State Hwy. 76. – Photo by Keith Skenandore

Keith Skenandore, reporter

What does the small Village of Shiocton need?

How about a small, quaint shop called “The Shop”.

New business owner Angie...

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New technology taught in Shiocton classroom

27 February 2012
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New technology taught in Shiocton classroom

Students work in the technology course at Shiocton High School – Photo by Keith Skenandore

By Keith Skenandore, reporter

Shiocton students in Kurt Wismer’s business technology class are learning about the new and advanced technology use of the Web.

This isn’t your ordinary class. The students aren’t even paired with one of their fellow classmates.

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State looks for vets who have unclaimed cash

20 February 2012
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State looks for vets who have unclaimed cash

Wisconsin veterans received checks from the state’s Unclaimed Assets Fund on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Oneida VFW hall. Pictured are left to right: Bill Berkhan, Bonduel; Larry Koehler, Shawano, Bill Waerzeggers, Green Bay; State Treasurer Kurt Schuller; Carol Lawrence, Green Bay; and Wisconsin Veterans Secretary John Scocos. – Photo by Rick Cohler

Larry...

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