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Richard N. Mielke

Richard “Dick” N. Mielke, 70, of Black Creek, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015, at home. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, son of the late Nathan and Marian (Brugger) Mielke. Dick enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1967. He later was educated as a butcher and was well-versed on his cuts of meat. Dick returned to the family farm, where he thoroughly enjoyed doing the field work.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department May 4 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — A 22-year-old man was cited for prowling after police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 700 block of South Lincoln Street. Truancy — Police logged eight truancy complaints from Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Trespass — Police responded to a trespassing complaint in the 800 block of East Richmond Street. Warrant — A
High School Highlights
BASEBALL Bonduel 10 Amherst 2 Bonduel swept a home doubleheader Monday against Amherst, scoring seven runs in the second inning to take control of the first game. Connor Rosin pitched the win, going six innings and allowing only two hits while striking out six. Jordan Richter and Colton Dobratz had two RBIs each for the Bears.
Shawano man accused of drunken driving in stolen vehicle
A 30-year-old Shawano man arrested for alleged drunken driving in a stolen vehicle last week is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Thursday in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court. Leoman E. Teller was ordered held on a $2,500 cash bond Monday. He was taken into custody by Shawano County sheriff’s deputies about 4 p.m.
Bonduel man faces drug charges after domestic incident
A Bonduel man is facing felony charges of possession with intent to deliver of marijuana and manufacture and delivery of marijuana after a domestic incident in the village last week. John P. Tucker, 49, could face six years in prison and a $10,000 fine on each of the felony counts.
Birnamwood man faces new child porn charges
A Birnamwood man due to go to trial in July on multiple counts of possessing child pornography in Shawano County made an initial court appearance this week in Portage County, where he faces nearly 30 more counts of the same crime. Christopher J.
Seymour man faces fleeing charge after cycle chase
A 22-year-old Seymour man was ordered held on a $1,000 bond Monday as a result of a motorcycle chase Friday in Shawano County. Curtis Wendt could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and a $10,000 fine if found guilty. Shawano County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call shortly after 6 p.m. about a motorcycle going more than 100 mph on eastbound state Highway 29.
School start times unchanged for now
Parents in the Shawano School District will be able to breathe easier after an announcement this week that school start times would remain the same for the 2015-16 school year. Superintendent Gary Cumberland reported during Monday’s School Board meeting that the ad-hoc committee felt that making changes in May that would take effect in September would be too much of a burden on parents who needed to adjust work and child care schedules. “They wan
School district issues 7 layoff notices
The Shawano School District will issue final layoff notices to seven employees this week. The district sent preliminary notices to several more staff members in March, but retirements, resignations and other financial decisions helped pare the number to seven.
School Notes
Bonduel Elementary School - Studying for a test can be fun? Really? It sure can! Our fifth-grade students are using SMART Notebook 11 to create games to help them study for tests. For example, when studying for their vocabulary test, they can create a multiple-choice game.
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