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Virginia K. Waupochick

Virginia Kathryn Waupochick, 97, of Keshena, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at a local nursing home. Born on April 16, 1916, in Neopit, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Vernie (Harper) Fredenberg. On Nov. 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Antoine Waupochick in Keshena. Antoine preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1984. Virginia worked as the postmaster in Keshena for 20 years before retiring in 1954.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Sept. 10 Police logged 19 incidents, including the following: Drug Offense — Police investigated a drug complaint in the 500 block of Waukechon Street. Warrant — A 52-year-old woman was taken into custody on a warrant in the 500 block of South Main Street. Loitering — Police responded to a loitering complaint at Charlie’s County Market, 521 S.
Court News
Felony theft A Neopit woman is scheduled for a preliminary court hearing Wednesday on a felony theft charge alleging she stole more than $2,600 from the North Star Casino. Tamerin E.
Shawano County praised for Indian child aid
Shawano County’s Social Services Department has passed a review of its adherence to the Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act (WICWA), which is intended to protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families. WICWA applies to out-of-home placements for children in need of protection or services, status offenses for juveniles in need of services, certain guardianship cases, termination
City won't enforce ordinance against petting zoo
The Shawano Common Council on Wednesday agreed there should be no enforcement of the zoning code against the petting zoo at Anello’s Torch Lite while Anello’s is applying for a new special exception. The restaurant at 1276 E. Green Bay St.
City officials approve disaster declaration
City officials Wednesday approved submitting a disaster declaration aimed at recouping some of the damage and cleanup expenses incurred as a result of severe storms that hit the area Aug. 21. A string of powerful thunderstorms wreaked havoc throughout the area, downing trees and utility lines.
Eight is enough
For many Shawano area residents, high school football has been as much a part of fall as back-to-school shopping and the smell of burning leaves. Football field lights have shined as beacons across the Friday night sky, as the Hawks, Bears, Panthers, Tigers, et al.
WIAA makes second conference realignment proposal
Oconto Falls High School would join a 10-team Eastern Valley Conference in a proposed conference realignment plan recently released by the WIAA. Under the plan, which is a revision of a plan released in April, Oconto Falls would be joined by current Bay Conference teams Marinette, Denmark and Luxemburg-Casco in the Eastern Valley, expanding that conference to 10 teams, while the Bay shrinks to eight teams. Under the plan, the Eastern Valley would
Prep Roundup
Suring beat by Coleman The Suring High School volleyball team lost 3-1 to Coleman in a Marinette & Oconto Conference match Thursday in Suring. Suring lost the first two games 25-12, 25-16, then won the third 25-22 before losing the fourth game 25-16. Calley VanBellinger had 13 kills and eight digs.
Lena boys 5th at De Pere
The Lena High School boys cross-country team was fifth at a meet Thursday in De Pere. Lena had a team score of 166. Bay Port (20) won the meet, followed by Shawano (47), De Pere (63) and Green Bay Notre Dame Academy (109). Evan Beranek led Lena, finishing 20th overall with a time of 18 minutes, 26 seconds. Justin Heimke finished in 19:27 to finish 30th overall. Area Results Boys: 1. Bay Port (20), 2. Shawano (47), 3. De Pere (63), 4.
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