The Shawano School District won’t see any significant changes in expenses in 2025-26, according to the preliminary budget adopted by the school board June 18. Bryan Kadlec, director of finance, business and operations, said the preliminary budget contains the operating budget for the general operations and special education. “This really provides the guardrails around expenses between now and the time when the final budget is approved at the budg

Several personnel changes were approved by the Shawano School Board on Jun 18, including hiring Krisy Bogacz as the new principal at Shawano Community Middle School. Bogacz has been an instructional coach at the middle school since 2012. Other new hires were Abigail Tapanila as a middle school gym teacher; Allison Davis, Olga Brener Intermediate School, special education; Julia Bowman, speech and language pathologist; Nicole Boivin, middle school

The Shawano School Board will change its committee structure and meeting dates beginning in July, with the board approving the changes at its June 18 meeting. Board meetings will now be held the fourth Monday of each month, two weeks later than what had been the norm. Superintendent Kurt Krizan said the new date would allow the board to receive current financial information. “Currently, the board receives financial information that is almost two

Leading Gillett’s Fourth of July parade this year will be a couple well known for taking an active approach to community. Since moving from Door County nearly half a century ago, Jay and Rachel Weckler have been living and serving alongside others from the Gillett community. “One of the reasons why we stuck around for 47 years is because when we first moved here we didn’t know anybody, but in a short amount of time, we were part of the Gillett fa

Minnesota Crookston Drew Amdall, of Gresham, graduated from University of Minnesota Crookston with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Amdall was also named to the spring 2025 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 GPA. College of Charleston Olivia DeKeyser, of Pulaski, was named to the College of Charleston (South Carolina) spring 2025 president’s list.

Officials at Oconto Falls High School have announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year. Seniors Highest Honors: Brielle Behling, Zoey Bullington, Hailey Delzer, Miranda Metzler, Emerich Skarban, Ashlyn Vandermoss, Jadyn Weslow. High Honors: Benjamin Adams, Jack Adler, Peyten Befay, Isabelle Blazek, Addison Borst, Cole Bozile, Abigail Budz, Morgan Burt, Neela Cherry, Bryce Christensen, Jacob Earley, Easton Engel, Luk

Susan Rose (Weyenberg) Geneske, 70, of Suring, passed away peacefully June 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 6, 1955, and raised in Little Chute, Sue was the cherished daughter of Melvin and Lucille Weyenberg. Throughout her life — as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend — she was known for her contagious laughter, gentle spirit and unwavering presence.

Joyce E. Krolow, 84, of Clintonville, passed away June 20, 2025. Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Clintonville.

• Kirstie E. Rost, 34, Green Bay, pleaded no contest March 17 to felony bail jumping. Judge Jay Conley withheld sentencing June 17 and placed her on 18 months of probation with conditions including 30 days in county jail with good time privileges. • Brett W. Walker, 41, Gillett, pleaded no contest April 8 to possession of narcotic drugs.