A Deerbrook man who served a five-year prison sentence for conspiracy to commit homicide, according to court records, was charged with burglary in Shawano County for allegedly stealing scrap metal from a barn in Birnamwood last week. Jeffrey D. Kitsemble, 42, was arrested Jan.

Shawano Police Department Jan. 28 Police logged 12 incidents, including the following: Accident — Police responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at Third and Lafayette streets. Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St., reported a female subject in custody for shoplifting. Theft — A wallet was reported stolen at Emperor’s Buffet, 714 E. Green Bay St. Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Jan.

Sexual assault of a child A Cecil man is facing a felony charge of second-degree sexual assault of a child that allegedly occurred in the town of Green Valley. Ricky C. Anderson, 33, could face a maximum possible penalty of 40 years in prison and a $100,000 fine if convicted. He is accused sexually assaulting a 15-year-old male on Jan.

Margaret Carlson, 87, Birnamwood, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at the Cady Memorial Home, Birnamwood, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on Oct. 11, 1926, the daughter of the late Gust and Lilly (Linsten) Carlson. Margaret was a gentle soul. She was always very helpful and enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting. Survivors include three sisters, Leila (Rev.

Lorraine A. Van der Linden, 96 years young, formerly of West Allis and Shawano, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Oconomowoc. Born on Feb. 26, 1917, in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Gerhard and Hilda (Hahn) Sonnemann. She was united in marriage to Sydney Van der Linden in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1997.

Ruth L. (Horschler) Ross, 77, of Shawano, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in the presence of her family. Born on March 24, 1936, in Joliet, Ill., she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Feltz) Horschler. On Sept. 11, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald Ross. After marriage, Ruth worked as a secretary at Skidmore Pumps in Benton Harbor, Mich. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Saint Joseph, Mich.

It may have been cold outdoors, but the competition was hot for the annual Chile and Chicken Soup contest held Saturday as part of Clintonville’s Winter Whirl celebration. There was a steady stream of people stopping at the Park and Recreation Center to sample the soups for a small fee. Kathy Dins placed first in the Mild Chili category. Tom King placed second, and Ryan Markiewicz placed third. Dick Gussert had the winning Hot Chili entry.

Shawano Police Department Jan. 29 Police logged 18 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 1200 block of South Lincoln Street. Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at Shawano County Social Services, 607 E.

Jim Poppy, 51, of Clintonville, learned at age 8 that he had diabetes, which is hereditary in his family. He injected a shot of insulin each day and altered his diet to control the disease. That is until he was 29 years old. One day after work, as a milk tester, he found his blood pressure had gone “sky high” and his body was swollen. He was taken to Appleton Medical Center, where he learned his kidney had failed. It was Dec.