• Lee E. Lindner, 38, Shawano, pleaded no contest May 28 to two counts of first-degree reckless homicide by delivering drugs, four counts of manufacturing with intent to deliver amphetamine, maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession with intent to distribute amphetamine or methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver narcotics, receiving stolen property, and manufacture with intent to deliver fentanyl.

• Jenny L. Tennant, 46, Gillett, pleaded no contest Aug. 19 to felony bail jumping, escape from criminal arrest, misappropriating ID information to avoid penalty, and misdemeanor counts of possession of an illegally obtained prescription and prostitution. Judge Michael Judge sentenced her Aug. 26 to three years in prison followed by three years of extended supervision with conditions.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Aug. 31

Thousands of people visiting for the annual Shawano County Fair got to see the changes made this year to the ground’s show space and one of its dairy barns.

Gov. Tony Evers celebrated with city of Gillett officials Aug. 28 about receiving a $1 million Community Development Block Grant from the federal government while warning that such funding could disappear at the hands of the Trump administration.

Mike Trinko is the newest member of the Shawano County Board of Supervisors.

Trinko was appointed Aug. 27 to fill the vacancy create by the resignation of Raymond Rigsby, who was appointed last month as the new county clerk.

He will represent District 22 until the April 2026 election. He also serves on the Seneca Town Board.

County Board Chairman Tom Kautza said he had five residents express interest int he job.