Wittenberg Enterprise & Birnamwood News

Worker shortage impacts public libraries

Published by LPulaski on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 10:12am

The coronavirus pandemic forced the six libraries of the Shawano County Library system to close their doors to the public, although they kept their services alive through phone calls, online help and curbside service.

Eventually, the libraries returned to their regular schedules, providing in-person service and activities like guest authors and children’s programs. However, the libraries are having to close their doors again, not because of COVID-19, but because there are not enough employees to keep things running smoothly.

Birnamwood approves new insurance proposal

Published by admin on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 4:21pm

The Birnamwood Village Board has a new insurance provider.

The board voted to change their insurance provider during their Oct. 11 meeting.

Board member Jody Dombrowski walked the rest of the board through the proposal from the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance, including what is insured and what is provided.

Reynolds finishes Melody Mill sign

Published by admin on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 2:10pm

There is a new bright spot in Aniwa.

Aniwa resident Tyler Reynolds finished his project of redesigning and repainting the old Melody Mill sign on state Highway 52.

“I haven’t really done anything like this in my life before,” said Reynolds.

The process — which involved using two coats of primer and one count of bright white epoxy paint, as well as printed vinyl from Southside Graphics in Antigo — took Reynolds seven months. It lasted that long due to a couple hiccups on the way, including weather and not being able to use a lift.

Court News

Published by admin on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 3:45pm

• Danielle J. Julius, 32, Neopit, was charged Sept. 27 with one count of bail jumping. Judge William Kussel Jr. set a signature bond of $750 and scheduled a status conference for Nov. 16.

• Jared J. Lane, 27, Shawano, was charged Sept. 27 with one count of substantial battery, three counts of bail jumping, one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, one misdemeanor count of criminal trespassing to dwelling and four misdemeanor counts of bail jumping. Kussel set a cash bond of $3,500 and scheduled a review hearing for Oct. 11.

Witt-Birn takes home first at CWIMA competition

Published by admin on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 4:26pm

Two Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School juniors took home first place at the Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance welding competition.

Keagan Nousen and John Hoffman participated in the event in May at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, representing the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District.

This was the first competition in which the students participated.

According to Hoffman, the competition was a measure of a contestant’s ability to work with a flat plate.

Public Record

Published by admin on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 4:24pm

Shawano Police Department

Oct. 4

Officers responded to 24 calls, including a car personal injury on River Heights; property theft at AmeriVu Inn and Suites, 211 Waukechon St.; gas drive off at The Store, 404 E. Green Bay St.

Oct. 3

Village board sets trick or treat hours

Published by admin on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 1:30pm

Trick or treating hours will remain the same in the village of Wittenberg for the 2021 holiday.

The Wittenberg Village Board discussed the trick-or-treating hours at their Oct. 4 village board meeting.

“A couple years back, you guys approved that trick or treat hours would be on Halloween from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.,” said Wittenberg Village Clerk Traci Matsche. Oct. 31 falls on a Sunday this year.

The board had originally set a time of 4-7 p.m. It was changed due to it getting dark outside around 6 p.m.

Court News

Published by admin on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:06pm

• Michael L. Pamanet, 40, Shawano, was charged Sept. 20 with one count of bail jumping. Judge Katherine Sloma set a cash bond of $500 and a signature bond of $250. She also scheduled a resumed initial appearance for Oct. 12.

• Nicole L. Eades, 32, Shawano, was charged Sept. 20 with one count of operating while intoxicated (third offense with a passenger less than 16 years old). Sloma set a cash bond of $1,500 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Sept. 30.

Public Record

Published by admin on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 12:12pm

Shawano Police Department

Sept. 27

Officers responded to 24 calls, including harassment on East Maurer Street; a disturbance at Kwik Trip, 1241 E. Green Bay St.; an automobile theft on East Center Street.

Sept. 26

Officers responded to 14 calls, including a disturbance on East Richmond Street; car property damage on North Main Street; a domestic disturbance on East Richmond Street; a disturbance on South Sawyer Street.

Sept. 25

Board OKs construction on Genesee Street

Published by admin on Wed, 09/29/2021 - 12:12pm

The Wittenberg Village Board agreed to modify an amendment to the sidewalk contract from Martenson and Eisele (M&E).

“This is for that new little pathway you wanted to have at Pond Park,” said village clerk Traci Matsche.

The board unanimously agreed to approve the construction of the sidewalk on Genesee Street and work as much as possible without removing any telephone poles.

The design shows the pathway on the side of Pond Park by houses. After seeing the design from M&E, questions came up surrounding the location of the pathway.