Sylvia Ruth (Nicholas) Kamke was born in Abrams on June 14, 1934, to Bernice (Exford) and Wesley Nicholas.

Sylvia was a graduate of Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1952. She then went to nursing training school at Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee and Chicago, with her dear friend, Shirley Peterson. Buzz and Sylvia were married at the Chapel in the Sky in Chicago on Nov. 26, 1954.

Reuben H. Erickson, 84, formerly of Bowler, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Evergreen Health Services in Shawano. He was born April 6, 1941, in Tigerton, the son of Carl and Dorothy (Denny) Erickson.

Reuben proudly served in the United States Army from 1967-73. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan who also liked watching westerns. Reuben especially cherished family gatherings and cookouts.

Boho Belle Boutique hearkens as a small-town boutique with a big heart, featuring cozy, inspired, everyday pieces. In fact, owner Amber Beechy claims there’s something for everyone there.

Launching her storefront shop last November at 217 N. Main St. in Shawano, Beechy features clothing she herself would feel comfortable in.

As well as the Bonduel boys basketball team had played leading up to its return trip to state, that didn’t happen in the Bears’ semifinal matchup with Cambridge.

The Bears, the No. 1 seed in Division 4 at the WIAA State Boys Basketball Tournament, saw their season end March 19 with a 71-49 loss to fourth-seeded Cambridge at the Kohl Center in Madison.

The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WLWCA) has recognized two Shawano County employees as recipients of its 2026 Conservation Awards, honoring individuals and families who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to Wisconsin’s land, water, and natural resources.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation has revealed more details regarding an officer-involved death that occurred March 10 in the Town of Green Valley.

Matt Hietpas, technology services director, said Shawano County needs to review all of its tech services policies, as many have not been updated for several years.

“It’s time to review everything,” he said. “This includes things like disaster recovery, computer use and AI.”

To the editor:

Thanks to the people who stopped and pushed my car the afternoon of March 19. They literally may have saved lives or property damage as I was stuck halfway across the southbound lane of Waukechon Street and could not move either way.

Harold Wilkes, Shawano