• Ronnie R. Collins, 53, Oconto Falls, pleaded no contest March 23 to two counts of felony bail jumping, three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and misdemeanor charges of operating a firearm while intoxicated, disorderly conduct. Judge Michael Judge imposed and stayed a prison sentence, then placed him on two years of probation with conditions.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

March 29

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

March 29

Shawano County supervisors voted unanimously March 25 to authorize the borrowing of up to $121 million for a new courthouse and jail housing pod.

The proposal includes constructing and equipping a new courthouse, a secure connection to the existing jail, a vehicle sally port, jail intake and support areas, and a new 150-bed inmate housing unit, as well as acquiring land and related furnishings, fixtures and equipment.

Twig’s Beverage is known far and wide for its Sun Drop soda and glass bottles. Now, the Shawano-based company is making international news after being featured in a story for the London-based BBC media network.

Freelance journalist Gemma Handy wrote the article for the BBC. It was published online in February.

Shawano County supervisors agreed to a change in the makeup of its ethics committee in hopes of avoiding any future conflicts of interest.

Members agreed March 25 that the makeup of the committee will be five residents and one alternate resident. The inclusion of county board supervisors was eliminated.

Members will be appointed by the county board chairman and approved by the county board.