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Gibson Island trail dedication, grand reopening announced

Nature lovers, volunteers and area residents will celebrate Sept. 13 with the grand reopening of Gibson Island at the Cloverleaf Lakes, marking the dedication of a new Americans with Disabilities Act-approved trail exploring the island’s scenic shoreline, wetlands and wooded upland.

Hartwig resigns from Shawano County Board

Annelies Hartwig resigned from the Shawano County Board after purchasing a home outside of the district.

County Board Chairman Tom Kautza made the announcement Sept. 3 at the county’s executive committee meeting.

Hartwig submitted her resignation Aug. 29. It was effective immediately.

Resident calls for forensic audit of Shawano County’s books

Accusations by Shawano County Supervisor Lowel Hammett that $1 million is missing from the county treasury aren’t going away.

County resident Tim Steffen asked the county board Aug. 27 for a forensic audit of the books to set the record straight.

Shawano County executive committee OKs 2026 budget

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.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• 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.

Oconto County Court News

• 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 Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

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