SYRACUSE —  Syracuse Town Manger Mike Noe and members of the Syracuse Town Council praised town employees for a job well done during the recent frigid weather. The praise was given during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. In his report, Noe told the council Shopko is closing. He will be working …read more.

GREEN BAY WIS. — Shopko, a leading operator of general merchandise stores throughout the central, western and pacific northwest regions annonced Wednesday, Jan. 16, it has filed voluntary petitions for a court-supervised financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. It will be closing 103 of its stores, four in Indiana. However, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Four volunteers with American Greyhound, an organization based in Hobart dedicated to finding homes for unwanted greyhounds, were at the Shopko store in Syracuse Saturday, May 5, for a meet and greet with six greyhounds. American Greyhound visits Syracuse the first Saturday of each month during the late spring and summer. The four …read more.

INDIANA — In an effort to support local families in need this holiday season, Shopko customers donated hundreds of pounds of food for Feeding America and thousands of toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. All food items were distributed to community food pantries prior to Thanksgiving, while toys will be donated to Toys …read more.

INDIANA — More than 29 million Americans currently have diabetes and another 86 million are at risk, making support and supplies for this potentially life-threatening blood sugar disease critical. In raising awareness for American Diabetes Month this November, Shopko is hoping to ensure its communities stay healthy by offering free wellness screenings and stocking its shelves …read more.

SHOPKO — Shopko and Eagle Graphics, an apparel and promotional product decorator, first announced their partnership in March, 2012, with Eagle Graphics serving as the exclusive manufacturer of high school sprit wear to Shopko Hometown stores. The partnership included a commitment to donate a percentage of the royalties from the sale of the logoed apparel …read more.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Shopko is holding a contest via Facebook to win suite tickets to see the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings in January.

By MICHELLE HANSEN Shopko Public Relations SYRACUSE — Shopko is excited about back to school and will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week Sunday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Aug. 29. Shopko is thanking local educators and helping them gear up for the upcoming school year with a discount. Shopko’s Teacher Appreciation Week features a special sale …read more.

By ALAINA KORRECK Shopko  SYRACUSE — As excitement builds for the start of another professional football season, Shopko is giving children across the country an opportunity to serve as the “kick-off kid” at Lambeau Field, home to the Green Bay Packers, one of the most storied franchises in professional sports.  Open to children ages 6 …read more.

The second annual Kids Business Fair is coming from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 14 to the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13).This is a great opportunity for kids in Kosciusko County to run their own business for one day. Kids can sell items that they have created, provide a service …read more.

By MICHELLE HANSEN Shopko Public Relations Shopko announces that its stores will be open for extended hours beginning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 28. Special store hours and pricing will be available at the retailer’s Shopko and Shopko Hometown stores and on Shopko.com. A Shopko store is located in Syracuse. Shopko stores …read more.

Two area causes received $250 donations from Shopko in Syracuse Tuesday morning. The first to receive a donation check was Tracy May, with the Wawasee High School’s ECO Challenge team. This group seeks to provide at-risk students the opportunity to gain additional high school credits in order for them to graduate on time, and stay …read more.

Shopko announced recently store-wide savings will begin this week at the Syracuse Pamida store as it prepares to begin its conversion to Shopko Hometown. Customers can find savings of up to 30 percent off all items in many departments, including apparel, shoes, sporting goods, toys, bed and bath, furniture, electronics and many more. “This liquidation sale is the first …read more.