Virgie Brusky, 83, Pulaski, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family Monday evening, Jan. 4, 2016, at a Green Bay hospital following a short illness. The daughter of Anton and Julia (Murdzek) Brzeczkowski was born on Dec. 29, 1932, in Sobieski. On Sept. 8, 1951, she married Raymond Brusky at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski.

LaVerne Charles “Vern” Birkholz, 81, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Vern was born in Black Creek on April 19, 1934, to the late Roman and Gladys (Plantert) Birkholz. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country until he was honorably discharged.

Timothy J. Loberg, 64, of Clintonville, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 4, 2016, at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family.

Ruth Marie Lucille Malitz, 95, of Clintonville, formerly of Bowler, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Neenah. Born on Aug. 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Kriewaldt) Stuebs. On Sept. 28, 1938, Ruth was united in marriage to Donald Malitz. He preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1979.

Peggie I. Zuhse, 87, of Clintonville, was called home by her Lord Saturday evening, Jan. 2, 2016, while under hospice care at her home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements.

Shawano Police Department Jan. 4 Police logged 30 incidents, including the following: Truancy — Police logged four truancy complaints from the Shawano School District. Arrest — An 18-year-old man was arrested for a violation at the Probation and Parole offices, 1340 E.

The snow arrived at the Navarino Wildlife Area last week with around a foot of snow falling on the grounds, and nature center staff and volunteers have started grooming the cross-country ski trails. Snowshoes and ski rental are available at the nature center during regular hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The sledding hill also is ready.

For business owner Glen Zeinert, finding a former medical clinic property available in downtown Shawano was just what the doctor ordered. As the owner of Badger’s Best Furniture & Bedding, Zeinert had been trying for years to identify a spot in Shawano where he could relocate his store, which he started five years ago in Bonduel. So when the old Shawano Medical Center physical therapy clinic became vacant at 116 N.

Eight contested Shawano County Board races will be on the ballot in April, with one of those first going to a primary vote in February. The deadline for potential candidates to file their nomination papers and the required signatures to qualify for the spring election passed at 5 p.m.