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‘Blurry expectations’ don’t stop Gillett grads

The road to graduation was paved with blurry expectations, according to Gillett Secondary School valedictorian Audrey Woodke, but she and 34 other graduates made it to the milestone event as the community celebrated the 2026 graduation commencement May 24.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Daniel J. Punke, 43, Athens, pleaded no contest May 18 to misappropriating ID information to obtain money and a misdemeanor charge of theft. Judge Katherine Sloma levied fines, ordered restitution and sentenced him to eight months in county jail.

Oconto County Court News

• James L. Valley, 41, Gillett, was charged May 19 with three counts of felony bail jumping and a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Judge Jay Conley set a $750 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until June 3.

Gresham gives 17 diplomas to high school grads

Gresham Community School sent 17 graduates out into the world May 22 with diplomas and messages of hope.

Most of the graduates have known each other since kindergarten, according to valedictorian Riley Hohensee, which means there has been no hiding for the class of 2026, because everybody knows each other in the school.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

May 24

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

May 20

What's Happening: May 29 to June 7

FRIDAY, MAY 29

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. weekly

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M. Weekly

Leopolis edges Caroline in BABA matchup

Leopolis, Little Falls, Caroline and Gresham picked up BABA wins over the Memorial Day weekend.

West Division

Leopolis 5, Caroline 4

Jackson Krohn and Brady Hannes had two hits to help Leopolis defeat the Cougars.

Klay Barkow and Klay Finger led Caroline with two hits.

Pulaski needs 12 innings to top Cecil

The Memorial Day weekend meant Dairyland League baseball games were played May 21 or May 22 instead of May 24.

Pulaski and Bonduel picked up wins over Cecil and Hofa Park, respectively, May 22, while Navarino defeated Marinette on May 21. Hortonville also hosted Shawano on May 22, but a final score was not reported.

Pulaski 5, Cecil 2 (12 innings)

It’s another tie game for Pulaski’s soccer team

Saturday, May 23

Pulaski 1, Oshkosh West 1

It was three games and three tie scores as Pulaski and Oshkosh West battled to a 1-1 draw. It was the Red Raiders’ third straight tie game.

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