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Athletes, canines run through the forest

Athletes and canines competed in an evening race through the winding trails of the Machickanee Forest on Oct. 10.

The Golden Pines Trail Run took place with headlamp-wearing contestants meeting at 6790 Timberline Road, Abrams.

More than 100 people registered for the race, which included a 7K and 11K distance for people to run, walk or hike. There was also a canicross division for people to participate with their dog.

Breakfast benefits sturgeon feast

Tourism numbers continue to climb

Shawano, Menominee and Oconto counties were part of the 2024 record-breaking year for Wisconsin tourism, noted Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers.

According to 2024 economic impact data, the Wisconsin tourism industry generated $25.8 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $25 billion set in 2023.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Dylan L. Corn, 22, Keshena, pleaded no contest Oct. 10 to possession of narcotic drugs, felony bail jumping, four counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and a misdemeanor charge of operating while revoked. Judge William Kussel Jr. levied fines and sentenced him to 180 days in county jail.

Oconto County Court News

• Robert T. Albert II, 53, Stephenson, Michigan, pleaded no contest Oct. 7 to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. Three felony counts were dismissed in a plea agreement. Judge Michael Judge levied fines and sentenced him to 12 days time served in county jail.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Oct. 12

Deputies responded to 26 incidents, including a disturbance at the county jail, 405 N. Main St., Shawano; suspicious activity on Strauss Road in the Town of Wescott; seven 911 calls; two reckless driving incidents; three crashes, two involving deer.

Oct. 11

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