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Shawano man gets 24 years for child sex assaults

A Shawano man convicted of multiple counts of child sex assault was sentenced Friday to 24 years in prison. Dick R. McKenna, 57, was sentenced to eight years in prison on each of two counts of repeated sexual assault of the same child and one count of child sexual assault involving intercourse, for a total of 24 years.
Woman hurt when car hits restaurant
A customer lunching at Flamingo’s Family Restaurant was injured Thursday morning when a vehicle ran into the building. The 47-year-old Abbotsford woman was seated in a booth at the restaurant at 1017 E. Green Bay St.
County, tribe investing in Wolf River program
The Shawano County Board this week approved earmarking up to $10,000 from its general fund to go toward a two-year marketing promotion through Discover Wisconsin. The Discover Wisconsin Media Network plans to put together a television piece about the Wolf River.
Council to consider deal with Smalley Park heirs
City officials Monday will consider a proposed agreement with the heirs of the original Shawano Medical Center property that could clear the way for its future development. Special back-to-back meetings of the Shawano Finance Committee and Common Council have been scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday at City Hall, 127 S.
Gresham well-armed for run at CWC-10 crown
If you subscribe to the time-worn postulate about pitching being 90 percent of baseball, then you can appreciate the level of optimism at Gresham Community School this spring. The Wildcats, who return seven starters from last year’s squad, have a glut of talented arms at the ready, and a serious run at a Central Wisconsin Conference-10 title is anticipated. “We’re looking forward to a great season,” Gresham coach Scott Cerveny said.
Bonduel softball well-armed with Dowden on mound
The race for the Central Wisconsin Conference-8 softball title won’t be settled in the first two weeks of the season, but for Bonduel High School, those games could go a long way toward finding its place in the league food chain. The Bears will play four of their first six games against Shiocton, Oconto and Pacelli.
Klitzke and Klitzke give Shawano soccer reason for optimism
A good indicator of the resiliency of the Shawano Community High School girls soccer team last season was in evidence during a two-week stretch that began with the Hawks on the business end of a 10-0 pasting, compliments of Neenah in their April 17 season opener. How does a team bounce back from a loss like that?
Shawano Area Writers taking part in ‘Afternoon With the Authors’
The Shawano Area Writers will be well-represented at an event designed to showcase the authors who walk among the regular folks of rural northeast Wisconsin. The Shawano City-County Library is hosting an “Afternoon With the Authors” from 3-6 p.m. April 14 as part of its observance of National Library Week.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department March 25 Police logged 23 incidents, including the following: Truancy — Police logged six truancy complaints from the Shawano School District. Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Sacred Heart School, 124 E.
Sharon D. Lozier
Sharon D. Lozier, 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Marion, is assisting the family. eberhardtstevenson.com
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