🌱 Are you unknowingly signaling burglars your Shawano home is empty?

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In today's newsletter:

• Are you unknowingly signaling burglars your Shawano home is empty?
• Could Shawano County farmers recover more money for deer-damaged crops?
• Why are Shawano County courts suddenly handling so many more cases?

Also on today's calendar: 🎅 Saturdays with Santa.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 23 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 22, low: -6.
• Saturday: Cloudy and frigid, with a high of 3 and low of -2 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WINTER CRIME SERIES: Shawano Police Warn of Burglaries and Property Theft If You Are Out Of Town (tchdailynews.com) — Shawano’s police chief is urging residents to secure their homes this winter, especially when they’re out of town, as burglars look for dark, empty-looking houses. Simple steps like locking doors and windows, using exterior lights, and asking neighbors to clear snow or collect mail can greatly reduce the chance of becoming a target.
   

2. Farmers can get aid if wildlife damage crops (newmedia-wi.com) — Shawano County farmers can get reimbursed for wildlife damage to corn and hay through the 2025 Wildlife Damage, Abatement and Claims Program, with prices recently set by the county Land Conservation Committee. Local enrollees must report damage quickly, follow required abatement steps, and can receive up to $10,000, with payments ultimately reimbursed by the DNR.
   

3. Shawano County Courts See Sharp Rise in Felony and Misdemeanor Cases (tchdailynews.com) — Shawano County’s courts are facing a sharp jump in felony and misdemeanor cases, with filings through November already exceeding all of last year and outpacing nearby counties. Clerk of Courts Ethan Schmidt says two new prosecutors in the district attorney’s office should help move cases faster and relieve some pressure on the busy local system.
   

4. Granquist scores 29 to lead Chargers to victory (newmedia-wi.com) — Shawano High’s girls basketball team fell 63-48 to Green Bay Preble, dropping the Hawks to 4-2 after struggling to overcome a hot first half from the Hornets. Nearby, Wittenberg-Birnamwood rolled past Weyauwega-Fremont behind 29 points from Melaina Granquist, with several other regional teams also picking up wins.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shawano

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Shawano Community Hawks vs Green Bay East
  Shawano Community High School, 220 County Rd B, Shawano
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• 🎅 Saturdays with Santa
  The Naberhood , 214 S Main St , Shawano
  10:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Christmas Cantata at Immanuel
  W3110 White Clay Lake Dr , Cecil
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Wrestling: Boys Varsity Triangular vs Multiple Schools (Home)
  Clintonville Hi Clintonville, WI 54929
  5:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls JV1 Game vs Wrightstown (Away)
  Clintonville Hi Clintonville, WI 54929
  5:45 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs Wrightstown (Away)
  Clintonville Hi Clintonville, WI 54929
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Basketball: Boys JV2 Game vs Wrightstown (Home)
  Clintonville Hi Clintonville, WI 54929
  5:40 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV1 Game vs Wrightstown (Home)
  Clintonville Hi Clintonville, WI 54929
  5:45 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity Game vs Wrightstown (Home)
  Clintonville Hi Clintonville, WI 54929
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• 🐊Doc’s Zoo – Alligator Feeding
  Doc's Harley-Davidson , W2709 WI-29 , Bonduel
  11:00 am
• Ruby’s Pantry – Clintonville
  600 S Main St , Clintonville
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• 📚 Bonduel/Story Time
  Bonduel Library , 125 N Washington St , Bonduel
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Kelly Services posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher-Shawano School District in Shawano. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

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