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Gun in courthouse renews security, cost debate

Several courthouses in the northern part of Wisconsin do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, but a firearm discovered recently in one of them is highlighting that lack of security in public buildings in rural counties, as well as a reticence by elected officials to pass the high costs of upgrades on to taxpayers.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Sunday D. Dixon, 40, Madison, had her probation revoked June 19 from a 2024 conviction for possession of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced her Sept. 21 to 12 months in county jail.

Oconto County Court News

• Ramon Mack Guillory, 39, a Menominee, Michigan, man serving a sentence at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, had his probation revoked Aug. 4 from a 2023 conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (fourth offense)and with a prohibited alcohol content. Judge Jay Conley sentenced him Sept. 21 to an additional year in prison followed by an additional year of extended supervision with conditions.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Sept. 27

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Sept. 27

Sportsmen organize to vote for their values

Hunters and anglers don’t mind getting up before dawn to pursue deer or walleyes. They’ll sit for hours in the rain, snow or frigid temperatures for a shot at a big buck or some slab crappies.

When it comes to voting, they tend to stay home, according to Hunter Nation.

What's Happening Oct. 2-11

FRIDAY, OCT. 2

SURING: Brat/Burger Fry, 9 a.m. until brats are gone, Suring Area Library Parking Lot, 604 Main St. Hosted by Suring Area Historical Society to support museum project. Last of the season.

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

Opening drives set tone in Bonduel’s latest win

They might not be as flashy as Green Bay Notre Dame’s Kingston Allen, but the Bonduel football team has a pair of running backs that are putting up big numbers as well.

Gerth leads local runners at Lourdes Academy

Saturday, Sept. 26

Lourdes Academy Invitational

Pulaski’s girls had 273 points and finished 10th, and Bonduel had 362 and placed 14th among 19 teams in Oshkosh.

Pulaski: 4, Maggie Gerth, 18:49.7; 52, Addie Bruckert, 21:38.5; 61, Cameron Reiss, 21:50.1; 91, Ellie Murphy, 23:08.7; 101, Tenley Zimmerman, 23:49.6.

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