Shawano County is expected to borrow $3 million and use another $2.9 million from its general fund reserves to balance the 2026 budget, as approved by the executive committee Sept. 3.

The county’s mill rate will decline from $3.98 per $1,000 of assessed value to $3.72.

• James D. Soun, 42, Green Bay, had his probation revoked July 7 on a 2022 conviction for possession of narcotic drugs, possession of methamphetamine, and misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting or obstructing an officer. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him Sept. 2 to one year in prison, followed by one year of extended supervision with conditions.

• Sean R. Calewarts, 41, Green Bay, pleaded no contest June 24 to four counts of felony bail jumping, misappropriating ID information to avoid penalty, and misdemeanor counts of knowingly violating a domestic abuse order, criminal trespass to a dwelling and disorderly conduct. Judge Michael Judge imposed and stayed a prison sentence, then sentenced him to a year in county jail and three years on probation with conditions.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Sept. 7

Oconto County Sheriff's Department

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Sept. 3

The former high school principal of the Oconto Falls School District, Stuart Russ, now serves as superintendent.

Russ took over as superintendent after Dean Hess retired this summer.

Russ’s upbringing in small-town Wausaukee laid a firm foundation for future success.