Construction plans for an expansion of Dearco Glass, Paint and Decorating are on target, with hopes of enclosing the new building in the next month or so, according to Randy Mallmann, general manager.

“We expect to have the building enclosed by the time the snow flies,” he said. “We’ll start moving equipment in after Jan. 1. There will be a lot of little things to do then, but we should be operational by spring.”

• Michael J. Thorson, 38, Tigerton, had his probation revoked Aug. 22 from a 2023 conviction for substantial battery intending bodily harm and a misdemeanor charge of bail jumping. Judge William Kussel Jr. sentenced him Nov. 3 to 18 months in prison followed by two years of extended supervision with conditions.

• David P. Kellogg, 43, Gillett, was charged Nov. 3 with theft of movable property valued between $2,500 and $5,000. Judge Michael Judge set a $1,000 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until Dec. 11.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

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Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

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Hunger knows no season, but in November and December, when people get ready to celebrate two big holidays with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more, it tends to get a lot of attention.

Shawano County will not outsource its jail food service after the public safety committee reviewed proposals from four companies Nov. 5.

Bids were received from Skillet, Summit, Consolidated Correctional and Trinity. Summit provided two options.

“Right away, the first thing you can probably see is the cost savings; however, to get into it, it’s not what it’s all cracked up to be,” said Troy Beyer, jail administrator.

The Wisconsin Transparency Project has filed a lawsuit in Oconto County Circuit Court alleging that the Abrams Town Board and Abrams Planning Commission held multiple illegal meetings from July through September.

It has been close to a year since the Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court has been scheduling final pre-trial hearings in the case of Amanda Bowman, but there is no resolution.