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Courthouse summer hours approved

Summer hours at the Shawano County Courthouse will go into effect May 4, after the county’s executive committee approved a proposal at its April 15 meeting.

From May 4 through Sept. 20, the courthouse will be open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7-11 a.m. Friday.

Shawano-Menominee County Court News

• Joleen M. Hawpetoss, 57, Shawano, pleaded no contest April 15 to an ordinance violation of possession of THC. The charge was amended from a felony. Jusge Katherine Sloma levied a $100 fine plus court costs.

Oconto County Court News

• Blanca Marie Marshall, 19, De Pere, pleaded no contest April 15 to a misdemeanor charge of possession of THC. A related felony bail jumping charge was dismissed in a plea agreement. Judge Jay Conley imposed but stayed a jail sentence and placed her on one year of probation with conditions.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

April 19

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

April 19

Regalia circle helps tribal members shine with creativity

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has a deep respect for cultural traditions and strives to ensure they continue for future generations.

Candace Leaman embodies that reverence for cultural traditions.

Melodrama rocketing its way to Pulaski

It wasn’t planned to do an outer space melodrama at Pulaski High School around the same time as the historic Artemis II space mission and the new science fiction film “Project Hail Mary,” but those two things are helping to entice the community to see “Lost in Space and the Mortgage Due,” being performed for one weekend only.

Elkins gets awards for Oconto County 4-H efforts

Aimee Elkins, 4‑H educator in Oconto County with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, has been awarded the Communicator Award for her Oconto County Teen Court promotional package, as well as specialty awards for Winter Camp East Excellence in Teamwork and Excellence in Camping by the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4‑H Youth Development Professionals through its annual statewide recognition program.

What's Happening: April 24 to May 3

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

SHAWANO: Arbor Day Celebration, 9 a.m., Memorial Park, 901 S. Lincoln St.

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.

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