Proceedings of April 14 • Dillon Steven Renard, 40, Green Bay, was sentenced to three years in prison, followed by three years of extended supervision with conditions, for theft, taking a vehicle without consent, criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor count of resisting or obstructing an officer, in connection with an incident that happened June 16.

Have you ever gotten a phone call from someone saying there’s a problem with your computer? They might say they’re from Microsoft, Apple or even your bank. They sound super helpful, but here’s the truth — they’re not here to help. They’re trying to scam you. These fake “tech support” calls are on the rise, and they can lead to stolen money, locked accounts and big headaches.

The Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing its new Chamber Bucks program. This special program is designed to encourage shopping locally, strengthen the area economy, and support businesses.

The fourth annual Lakes Country Public Library Fundraiser Dinner is scheduled for April 26 at the McCauslin Golf Course Country Club on County Road F, 1 1/2 miles east of Lakewood. The theme for this year’s dinner is “Here Comes the Sun.” Silent auction bids will be accepted and 50/50 raffle tickets sold during the social hour, which begins at 5 p.m.

A new 10-year contract between the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department and Motorola is in the works, and it could mean significant changes on the back end. “The new contract would move us over to a system that Motorola would technically own and operate as part of WIPSN (Wisconsin Public Safety Network). Currently we own the ‘core system’ of our radio, referred to as a K-Core system,” Lt.

The Rev. Edward Looney, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, joins the other 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe in praying for the soul of Pope Francis, who died April 21. He was 88. “I had gone to bed the night before thinking about him after seeing him on the news make an appearance in the popemobile,” Looney said.

April 15 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 20, Weyauwega-Fremont 0 The gates burst open for Wittenberg-Birnamwood as the Chargers shut out their hosts, Weyauwega-Fremont, 20-0. Gillett/Suring 5, Niagara 2 Gillett/Suring’s softball team collected a 5-2 win over Niagara at Gillett. Almond-Bancroft 12, Bonduel 1 Almond-Bancroft used a five-run third inning and a six-run fifth inning to to defeat Bonduel 12-1.

April 15 Oconto Falls 6, Marinette 1 Jack Adler hit 2-for-3 with one run scored and one RBI, and Trace Brehmer was 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI in Oconto Falls’ 6-1 win over Marinette. Carter Heroux was the winning pitcher.