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Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Anthony C. Welch, 36, Shawano, pleaded no contest May 5 to second-degree sexual assault of a child, child sexual exploitation, use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, and possession of child pornography. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him Aug. 24 to 15 years in prison followed by 15 years of extended supervision with conditions.

Oconto County Court News

• Brian Scott Volk, 52, Wausaukee, pleaded no contest June 26 to possession of methamphetamine. Judge Jay Conley imposed and stayed a prison sentence Aug. 24, then placed him on two years of probation with conditions.

• Florentino Hernandez Rodriguez, 29, Lena, was charged July 29 with four counts of felony bail jumping. Conley set a $15,000 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until Nov. 2.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Aug. 30

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Aug. 30

City’s Flock cameras cover points of entry

The discussion on the use of Flock cameras came to Shawano on Aug. 25 as the Shawano Police Department spoke with the Shawano Field Committee about how they are used. An officer also talked about how they intend to sidestep any potential for abuse of the data the cameras collect.

Oak wilt threatens Kuckuk Park trees

Shawano’s forester is sounding the alarm about oak wilt being present in Kuckuk Park among trees adjacent to the playground area.

Lone supervisor opposed to courthouse borrowing

Supervisor Jeremy Gretzinger cast the only no vote when it came to notifying lenders the county intends to borrow $29 million for the first phase of a courthouse and jail building project.

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