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Gun deer harvest down slightly from 2024 numbers

The 2025 gun deer season is over, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said preliminary figures indicate the number of deer hunters in Wisconsin slightly decreased compared to 2024.

Home, businesses struck by vehicles

A motorist apparently over-corrected and crashed into the Dairy Queen restaurant at 1005 E. Green Bay St. on Nov. 22. It was the latest in a string of vehicles crashing into buildings in the city of Shawano.

Just four days earlier, on Nov. 18, a car crashed into a house at 206 S. Lincoln St., knocking it nearly 5 inches off its foundation.

Drivers warned not to take videos while driving

Bonduel Fire Chief Kevin Lynch doesn’t like it when people use their phones while driving — and he really doesn’t like it when they record a live accident scene when they’re behind the wheel.

Lynch followed up on a Facebook post of a Nov. 26 accident with some strong words for the driver.

Candidates can now file for spring elections in Shawano County

The spring 2026 election is underway.

Elections will be held for town, village, city, county and school board positions.

If a primary election is needed, it will be held Feb. 17, with the general election scheduled for April 7.

The first day for candidates to circulate nomination papers was Dec. 1. The deadline to file those papers, declarations of candidacy and campaign registration statements is 5 p.m. Jan. 6.

Candidates can now file for spring elections in Oconto County

The spring 2026 election is underway.

Elections will be held for town, village, city, county and school board positions.

If a primary election is needed, it will be held Feb. 17, with the general election scheduled for April 7.

The first day for candidates to circulate nomination papers was Dec. 1. The deadline to file those papers, declarations of candidacy and campaign registration statements is 5 p.m. Jan. 6.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Mister Pernell Anthony, 37, Shawano, was charged Nov. 25 with two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety, two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor charges of pointing a firearm at a person and battery. Judge William Kussel Jr. set a $7,500 cash bond and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Dec. 4.

Oconto County Court News

• Brian J. Ermis Jr., 24, Suring, was charged Nov. 24 with two counts of felony bail jumping and a misdemeanor count of possession of THC. Judge Michael Judge set a $5,000 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until Dec. 15.

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