Shawano School District officials cut the ribbon to usher in its new district office Jan. 16 while simultaneously acknowledging the renovations and improvements done to Olga Brener Intermediate School, where the new office is, along with Shawano Community Middle School and Hillcrest Primary School.

• Jose Paredes, 25, pleaded guilty Jan. 14 to two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct, all misdemeanors. One of the battery charges was amended from a felony in a plea agreement. Judge Katherine Sloma withheld sentencing and placed him on two years of probation with conditions.

• Cory M. Branch, 38, Townsend, was charged Jan. 12 with felony bail jumping. Judge Jay Conley set a $750 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until Jan. 15.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Jan. 18

A former Oconto Falls High School teacher faces 11 felony counts relating to sexual misconduct, child enticement and exposing intimate parts from his interactions with seven students over several years.

Gayle A. Gander, 60, made an initial appearance in Oconto County Circuit Court on Jan. 15. A preliminary hearing is set for 1 p.m. Feb. 13. He remains free on a $75,000 cash bond.