Billie Jo Read, 83, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at Azura Memory Care. She was born May 1, 1941, in Freeport, Illinois, to Harriet Mae Hawkins (Denton) and William Howard Hawkins.

• Elmer J. Kakwitch, 42, Shawano, pleaded no contest April 21 to five counts of felony bail jumping and misdemeanor charges of bail jumping, disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, resisting or obstructing an officer, and two counts of operating while revoked. Judge Katherine Sloma levied fines and sentenced him to 180 days in county jail. • Noel W.

Shawano County Land and Water Conservation Department professionals claim they are among the best and most cost-effective solutions to improving water quality, achieving clean and safe drinking water, and supporting multiple industries at the same time. Because of that, Shawano County supervisors are urging the Wisconsin Legislature and the Joint Committee on Finance to provide $20.2 million in stable, base funding for county conservation staffin

Oconto County has created an Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee to administer grants from the county’s opioid settlement funds to eligible groups. County Administrator Richard Heath estimates the county will have about $1.6 million available for opioid remediation grants through 2038. Oconto County joined other units of government in Wisconsin and other states in holding manufacturers, distributors and retailers accountable for their role