Perennial polka favorite Jerry Voelker celebrated four decades as a Shawano County Fair attraction Sunday when he and his orchestra gave their 40th annual performance at President’s Park. “It’s been a total joy all these years,” Voelker said, and he gave thanks to former fair manager Charlie O’Brien for getting the tradition started. “Charlie was brave enough to hire us that first year,” he said. Voelker said the fairgoers and his audience keep b

Shawano Police Department Sept. 2 Police logged 18 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police and sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a fight in progress on the south side of the Shawano County Fairgrounds, 900 E.

A Menasha man who was wanted in connection with a domestic disturbance died early Tuesday after his speeding SUV slammed head-on into a semitrailer and burst into flames. Keith L. Carpenter, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said. He was the sole occupant of the SUV. The collision happened Tuesday about 12:45 a.m.

Superintendent Todd Carlson’s resignation had nothing to do with his relationship with the School Board, according to the board president. Julie Van Dyck said at Tuesday night’s board meeting that Carlson had met privately with her Aug.

The Shawano School Board reluctantly accepted Superintendent Todd Carlson’s resignation Tuesday night following a 2½-hour, closed-door session. The board voted 5-4 to accept Carlson’s resignation.

Donald K. Peterson, of Napa, Calif., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa. He was born Sept. 28, 1921, in Oconto Falls to Frank and Margaret (Kadlec) Peterson. He graduated from Marinette High School on May 31, 1938. He was married on Nov. 4, 1944, to Ione Mitchell in Bonduel. She preceded him in death on Sept. 18, 2005. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napa.

Lulu Knapowski, 91, of 15392 Island Lake Road, Mountain, formerly of Green Bay, passed away on Sept. 2, 2013. Lulu was born Aug. 17, 1922, to the late Fred and Mary (Hegnet) Meunier. She is survived by her son, Louis (Jean), of Suring; grandchildren, Eric (Jen), of Green Bay, Hailey (Andy), of Suring, Wyatt (Ryne), of Suring; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Gabby and Saige.

Sylvia M. Christensen, 89, MeadowLands of Oconto Falls, formerly Lena, went to the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. She was born Jan. 11, 1924, in Cooks County, Mich., to the late Martin and Rose (Boehm) Smits. On Dec. 9, 1944, Sylvia married Quentin “Squint” Christensen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Spruce.

Arletta R. Thibadeau, 87, Gillett, entered into rest Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at New Care Nursing Home in Crivitz. She was born on Aug. 27, 1926, in Oconto Falls to the late Elmer Landin and Leona Henne. As a young woman, Arletta worked for her father at Landin Motor Co., and later on in life began working for the Gillett School District for many years. Arletta also belonged to the VFW and other organizations such as the St.