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Oconto County Court News

• Gary Koehnke, 47, Crivitz, pleaded no contest Nov. 10 to misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (first offense) and resisting or obstructing an officer. A felony count was dismissed in a plea agreement. Judge Michael Judge levied fines and court costs, revoked Koehnke’s license for nine months and placed him on one year of probation with conditions.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Nov. 16

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Nov. 13

Duties of new county leader could be scaled back

A new job description is in the works for the Shawano County administrative coordinator job, one that could even see the role reduced to a part-time position.

Members of the county executive committee are reviewing the role and responsibilities following the October resignation of Jim Davel, who held the post since May 2021.

Shawano County awarded cybersecurity grant

Shawano County was awarded a three-year grant for cybersecurity measures, according to Matt Hietpas, technology services director.

The county received $87,095.70 as part of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. These funds represent the federal share of project costs.

The purpose of the program is to assist state, local and territorial governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk.

Work begins on stadium

Athletic complex construction at Shawano Community High School is well underway. A new traffic pattern has been implemented due to the project, which is part of the school referendum building plans.

 

VFW Post celebrates grand opening

What could be more appropriate than the Shawano VFW Post opening its new clubhouse on Veterans Day?

How about a bald eagle flying overhead minutes before veterans cut the ribbon to open their new home?

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