Honors and accolades – and some good ribbing – flowed throughout a festive night in November when Wittenberg Fire Department’s Richard “Dick” Olsen was celebrated for 62 years of service. Olsen was joined by members of the village of Wittenberg, Town of Wittenberg, Wittenberg Fire Department, family and friends. After a catered meal and celebratory cake, Olsen was presented with an engraved golden axe. Fire department staff recognized Olsen for h

Several Aspirus Health facilities have been recognized with the 2024 Performance Leadership Awards from The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Teah Rae Benser, 44, of Pound, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at an area hospital with her family by her side. She was born June 30, 1980, in Green Bay to Rick and Gail (Tappa) Benser. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School, class of 1998. Teah always had a love for children and would light up around them. Because of this, she enjoyed teaching pre-kindergarten and thrived in her position as director of Kinder Care in De Pere.

Lloyd David Johnson, 68, of Gillett, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 22, 1956, in the town of Sagola, Michigan, to Donald and Ileen (Bozile) Johnson. Donald passed away when Lloyd was a young child.

• Mendell Stokes, 51, Kaukauna, pleaded no contest Nov. 25 to felony bail jumping and a misdemeanor charge of operating while revoked. Judge William Kussel Jr. levied fines and sentenced him to 120 days in county jail. • Matthew E. Kaercher, 33, Green Bay, pleaded no contest Nov. 27 to three counts of felony bail jumping and a misdemeanor charge of operating while revoked.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Dec. 1 Deputies responded to 17 incidents, including trespassing on Old 47 Road in Bonduel; one welfare check; one reckless driving incident; two crashes, one involving deer. Nov.

The former Lakewood fire chief who resigned in May after being suspended by the town board has been charged with embezzling close to $100,000 from the nonprofit organization that holds donations and fundraising proceeds for the fire department. Christopher E.