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INGOLD ACQUITTED

It took almost four years for Michael Ingold’s homicide case to come to trial, but it took just a few hours for a jury to return April 28 and say he wasn’t guilty in Sheila Laudon’s death.

Natural gas pipeline expansion planned in Shawano, Oconto counties

Plans to expand a natural gas pipeline in Michigan and Wisconsin, including through Shawano and Oconto counties, is drawing a lot of interest from affected residents.

Foreclosed properties to be sold to village of Gresham

Shawano County will sell two properties it foreclosed on to the village of Gresham, while the fate of two more foreclosed pieces of land remains unclear.

The first property, previously owned by Ralph Lange, had taxes, interest and miscellaneous expenses dating back to 2016 that totaled $113,264.49. It will be sold to the village for that amount.

Today’s assessed value is $12,400.

Sherrie Shallow

Sherrie Shallow, 69, of Oconto Falls, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, following a five-month courageous battle with small cell lung cancer.

She was born April 14, 1957, in Oconto Falls to Robert “Bobby” and Kathy (Perlick) Bitters. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1975.

Former doctor convicted in child porn case

Federal jurors found an Oconto Falls doctor guilty on three counts of producing child pornography and single counts each of possession of child porn and transporting child porn.

After a three-day trial in late April, Dr. Isaias R. Cupino Jr., 66, was also found not guilty on two other counts of producing child porn and one count of possessing it.

Posbrig attends 4-H conference in Washington

Teen leaders from across Wisconsin recently joined hundreds of their peers from around the country for the 2026 Ignite by 4-H Summit, a national youth leadership experience focused on career exploration, skill-building and connection.

Wescott scenic bike ride set for May 16

Shawano Pathways has invited cyclists of all skill levels to experience the charm and natural beauty of the Town of Wescott during its annual scenic bike ride May 16.

This relaxed, community-focused event offers a great way to get outdoors, stay active and connect with fellow riders.

Oat planting only at half of five-year average

Wisconsin had 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending April 26, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Chargers win big in softball shutout

Monday, April 27

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 19, Weyauwega-Fremont 0

Brie Ladika powered her offense with a pair of home runs as the Chargers blanked the Warhawks 19-0.

Ladika hit 2-for-2, scored three times and had seven RBIs.

Megan Fisher was 1-for-1 with a triple, three RBIs and two runs scored. Zoey Thorson was 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored.

Pulaski baseball team wins in shutout

Monday, April 27

Pulaski 13, Green Bay Southwest 0

Four Pulaski pitchers combined to toss a no-hitter in the Red Raiders’ 13-0 shutout win over Green Bay Southwest.

Matt Heck was 1-for-2 with three RBIs, and Ed Heuser was 2-for-3 for two RBIs. Braun Wotruba and Brock Wiedeman each hit a double.

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