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Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 12:12pm

Shawano Police Department

Dec. 5

Officers responded to 18 calls, including a disturbance on South Andrews Street; a disturbance on South Sawyer Street.

Dec. 4

Officers responded to 16 calls, including property theft at Family Dollar, 413 S. Main St.; a drug offense on South Cleveland Street; multiple reckless driving calls on East Green Bay Street; operating while intoxicated on state Highway 22.

Dec. 3

Court News

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 12:08pm

• Michael J. Feather, 37, Gillett, was charged Nov. 28 with three counts of bail jumping, one misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property and one misdemeanor count of possessing/illegally obtaining a prescription. Shawano-Menominee Circuit Court Judge William F. Kussel Jr. set a cash bond of $1,000 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Dec. 2.

Chili, booyah, raffles back local paramedics

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 2:29pm

The Oconto Falls Ambulance Service headquarters was full of visitors Dec. 3 enjoying chili and booyah, choosing which bucket raffles to enter and bringing their children for a visit with Santa Claus.

It’s the first time in three years that the annual fundraising event could be held in person, service director Patrick Ahlgrim said.

“We sold the booyah and chili with drive-up service during the pandemic, and we did an online auction, although we still sold raffle tickets,” Ahlgrim said. “It’s great to have everyone back.”

Gillett approves 2023 city budget

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 2:24pm

The Gillett City Council on Dec. 1 approved a $1.764 million city budget for 2023. The measure includes a $644,165 property tax levy for city purposes.

Approval was held up briefly after some confusion over whether the budget included the latest changes made during a Nov. 14 review by the finance and personnel committee.

Alderperson Gary Spaulding said he didn’t see a $20,000 investment that was supposed to go into a fund to buy a new/used truck for the city fire department.

Village of Lena applies for water project funds

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 2:22pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced the Village of Lena is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.

The project includes the replacement of water mains on parts of West Maple Street and Third Street. The loan program has determined that the project will not result in significant adverse environmental effects, and no further environmental review or analysis is needed before proceeding with funding the project.

Farmland rental workshops planned

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 2:22pm

If you own or rent farmland in Wisconsin, how much do you understand about the process of renting that land? Do you need a contract? What should be included in the contract? How much is the land worth? These and other questions that surround the process of renting farmland are the focus of a trio of workshops being conducted in the area Dec. 14 and 15.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 2:20pm

Proceedings of Nov. 29

Bond was set at $5,000 cash for Collin Andrew Hilker, 23, Appleton, after he was charged with possession of methamphetamine, two counts of felony bail jumping and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred Nov. 28. His initial appearance was adjourned until Jan. 12.

Proceedings of Nov. 28

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 2:18pm

Dec. 4

Deputies responded to 37 incidents, including threatening on Galuska Road in the Town of Abrams, threatening on North Porcupine Lake Road in the Town of Spruce, suspicious activity on County Road I in the Town of Stiles, threatening on Star Lake Road in the Town of Riverview, six traffic stops, one traffic offense, one citizen assist, one miscellaneous traffic incident, two welfare checks; five 911 hangups and three open lines; one ambulance call; two deer-related crashes.

Dec. 3

Meth, THC, fentanyl found in drug arrest

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 1:41pm

A Shawano man was charged Dec. 2 with multiple drug-related charges in relation to an incident in the Town of Menominee on Dec. 1.

James L. Lamczyk, 38, was charged with one count of possession of amphetamine/methamphetamine/etc., with intent (greater than 10-50 grams), one count of possession of fentanyl, with intent (greater than 10-50 grams), one count of possession of THC (second or subsequent offense) and three misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wendler recognized for 20 years of service

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 1:32pm

A local school board president has been honored for his dedication and commitment to his school district.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Board President Chuck Wendler was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards for 20 years of serving on the board.

“They give that award out to all of the members that are on a school board for 20 years and they also have a 30-year award, too,” said Wendler. “It is an honor to be recognized for being able to represent our school district on the board for so many years.”