A July 10 fundraiser organized by Bullfrogs and Butterflies Childcare Center raised more than $20,000 for the Johnson family following the death of 5-year-old Charlotte Johnson.

Charlotte, daughter of Cruz and Erin Johnson, died July 1 after she was pulled from a pond at Shawano Mini Golf, an 18-hole mini-golf course at 1056 E. Green Bay St.

Charlotte is survived by her parents; a brother, Brantley; and other family members.

Tim Steffen wants a seat on the Shawano County Board, but he’s having a nearly impossible time convincing Chairman Tom Kautza to appoint him to fill a vacancy.

“I have nothing personal against Tom,” Steffen said. “I disagree with him on some of his decisions, but he’s taken this to a personal level. I’m not giving up, and I’m not going anywhere at this point.”

• Cody L. McLester, 31, Oneida, pleaded no contest July 6 to a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property. The charge was amended from a felony in a plea agreement. Judge William Kussel Jr. withheld sentencing and placed him on one year of probation with conditions.

• Kurtis Lee Peters, 29, Keshena, pleaded no contest to felony theft on June 27, 2025, but failed to appear at a Sept. 2 sentencing hearing. He was returned to custody in April and held on $15,000 cash bond. Judge Jay Conley withheld sentencing at a July 6 hearing and placed Peters on probation for two years with conditions.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

July 12

FRIDAY, JULY 17

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

PULASKI: Pulaski Polka Days, 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., festival grounds, 419 E. Pulaski St. Music, dancing, food. Admission $20.

Two days after coming up short in their own invitational baseball tournament, the Bonduel Broncos picked up a 7-3 Dairyland League win.

The Broncos hosted Hortonville on July 12 at Jack Reinke Field and handed the Stars a loss while improving to 10-1 in league play.

Bonduel 7, Hortonville 3

A home field advantage didn’t help the Birnamwood Kings on July 10 in their Badger Amateur Baseball Association North Division matchup with Antigo/Polar.

Brady Renfro’s four hits — including a grand slam — helped the Bears pick up a 14-4 win in Birnamwood.

North Division

Antigo/Polar 14, Birnamwood 4

The three newest Shawano Speedway Hall of Fame members were honored July 11 at the racetrack.

Inductees in 2026 were Willard Raddant, LeRoy Raddant and Mike Schmelzer. Also, the Vandenlangenberg family was honored as a Hall of Fame Contributor.

Marcus Yarie, of Wausau, started on the pole in the IMCA modifieds 20-lap feature race and went on to win July 11 at the Shawano Speedway.