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Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Preston T. Harris Cook, 32, New London, had his probation revoked March 13 from a 2025 conviction for misdemeanor charges of battery and disorderly conduct. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him April 8 to a year in county jail, time deemed served.

• Tammy Marie Dumas, 58, Seymour, was charged April 6 with three counts of felony bail jumping. Sloma set a $15,000 cash bond and scheduled a preliminary hearing for April 10.

Oconto County Court News

• Brooke Marie Krause, 45, Oconto Falls, was charged April 6 with three counts of felony bail jumping and a misdemeanor count of operating while revoked. Court Commissioner Jacob Evans set a $750 cash bond and adjourned her initial appearance until April 16.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

April 12

Deputies responded to 21 incidents, including operating while revoked on County Road M in the Town of Herman; a disturbance on River Road in Bowler; a fight in progress at Davita Shawano Lake Dialysis, W7305 Elm Ave., Town of Wescott; a disturbance on South Second Street in Bonduel; one 911 call; two traffic hazards; one welfare check; three crashes.

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

April 12

Area schools closed, serving as emergency shelters

NFL player shares smiles and advice at Abrams Elementary

Alec Ingold has accomplished what very few people in northeast Wisconsin have — being a fullback in the National Football League.

Ingold paid a visit April 9 to Abrams Elementary School to let students know that they can have their dreams come true, too, as long as they have a good attitude and work hard. A smile also goes a long way, he said.

Oconto Falls updating electric distribution systems

Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities will replace its outdated electric distribution system with modern facilities that have three time its present capacity.

“It’s aging and is ready to be replaced,” Beth Rank, interim manager, said April 9.

The Public Service Commission approved the project the same day.

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