The development of remodeling plans for the College of Menominee Nation Neopit Outreach Center continues with another community meeting in January.

Since 2022, CMN has engaged with the Neopit community to imagine a deeper presence there, grounded in reciprocity. In late December 2024, CMN and architectural design firm EUA first held listening sessions with Neopit community members.

Shawano School District officials cut the ribbon to usher in its new district office Jan. 16 while simultaneously acknowledging the renovations and improvements done to Olga Brener Intermediate School, where the new office is, along with Shawano Community Middle School and Hillcrest Primary School.

• Jose Paredes, 25, pleaded guilty Jan. 14 to two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct, all misdemeanors. One of the battery charges was amended from a felony in a plea agreement. Judge Katherine Sloma withheld sentencing and placed him on two years of probation with conditions.

• Cory M. Branch, 38, Townsend, was charged Jan. 12 with felony bail jumping. Judge Jay Conley set a $750 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until Jan. 15.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Jan. 18