The turbulent stock market shifts from the Trump Administration’s tariff implementations have found a way to impact the Shawano School District’s capital referendum projects. The Shawano School Board voted unanimously April 14 to approve over $27.3 million in bonds to help pay for construction and renovation projects at the public schools over the next two years.

Oconto County will again have a full-time 4-H educator in its University of Wisconsin extension office, after the county board had its annual meeting April 15. The county has shared a 4-H coordinator with Marinette County since 2019, requiring the person to cover an area from Niagara south to Little Suamico, County Administrator Richard Heath told supervisors. After the recent retirement of community development educator Dale Mohr, the county is

• Alan D. Waukau, 37, Murray, Kentucky, pleaded guilty April 17 to two counts of strangulation and suffocation and misdemeanor counts of battery and criminal damage to property. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him to two years in prison followed by three years of extended supervision with conditions. • Alan D.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department April 20 Deputies responded to 26 incidents, including trespassing on Range Line Road in the Town of Pella; property theft at the Ho-Chunk Casino, N7198 U.S. Highway 45 in the Town of Wittenberg; harassment at McDonald’s, 413 N.

Proceedings of April 14 • Dillon Steven Renard, 40, Green Bay, was sentenced to three years in prison, followed by three years of extended supervision with conditions, for theft, taking a vehicle without consent, criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor count of resisting or obstructing an officer, in connection with an incident that happened June 16.

Have you ever gotten a phone call from someone saying there’s a problem with your computer? They might say they’re from Microsoft, Apple or even your bank. They sound super helpful, but here’s the truth — they’re not here to help. They’re trying to scam you. These fake “tech support” calls are on the rise, and they can lead to stolen money, locked accounts and big headaches.

The Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing its new Chamber Bucks program. This special program is designed to encourage shopping locally, strengthen the area economy, and support businesses.

The fourth annual Lakes Country Public Library Fundraiser Dinner is scheduled for April 26 at the McCauslin Golf Course Country Club on County Road F, 1 1/2 miles east of Lakewood. The theme for this year’s dinner is “Here Comes the Sun.” Silent auction bids will be accepted and 50/50 raffle tickets sold during the social hour, which begins at 5 p.m.