The spring 2026 election is underway.

Elections will be held for town, village, city, county and school board positions.

If a primary election is needed, it will be held Feb. 17, with the general election scheduled for April 7.

The first day for candidates to circulate nomination papers was Dec. 1. The deadline to file those papers, declarations of candidacy and campaign registration statements is 5 p.m. Jan. 6.

• Mister Pernell Anthony, 37, Shawano, was charged Nov. 25 with two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety, two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor charges of pointing a firearm at a person and battery. Judge William Kussel Jr. set a $7,500 cash bond and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Dec. 4.

• Brian J. Ermis Jr., 24, Suring, was charged Nov. 24 with two counts of felony bail jumping and a misdemeanor count of possession of THC. Judge Michael Judge set a $5,000 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until Dec. 15.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Nov. 30

Deputies responded to 29 incidents, including property damage on County Road MM in the Town of Richmond; juvenile alcohol on County Road CCC in the Town of Waukechon; one 911 call; one reckless driving incident; one traffic hazard; six crashes, three involving deer.

Nov. 29

Shawano County Treasurer Deb Wallace, reelected to a four-year term in 2024, will retire three years early.

Wallace submitted her retirement notice in November, and her last day will be Dec. 19.

“She’s been here 16 years. That’s a lot of great service,” said Julie Hasser, interim administrative coordinator and human resources director. “She’s been a valued asset to our county, and we appreciate her dedication.”

Abrams Spotlight Production Inc. will hold its annual silent auction from noon Dec. 10 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14.

Everyone is welcome to place bids on the items in this community theater fundraiser. Visit the ASPI Facebook page or website for login information.