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UW-Madison

A total of 2,151 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Dec. 14, 2025. The university held its Winter 2025 Commencement ceremony for undergraduates and graduates at the Kohl Center in Madison.

Birnamwood: Torrence Spencer, School of Education, bachelor of science, kinesiology; Kyle Zenkovich, College of Engineering, bachelor of science, engineering mechanics.

Birth announcements

Andrew and Meghan Mavis announce the birth of a son, Warner Rojer Mavis, born at 6:21 a.m. March 20, 2026. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Third judgeship for Shawano County nixed by lawmakers

Expectations that Shawano County could soon have a permanent third circuit court judge appeared to evaporate when the state Senate adjourned March 17 without considering the bill.

Senators ended the legislative session, effectively killing more than 100 bills that had been passed by the state Assembly.

Shawano County Board election: Novitski challenges Pleshek for county board

Timothy Novitski is challenging incumbent Matt Pleshek for the Shawano County District 14 seat on the county board.

Both candidates were sent questionnaires about their candidacies. Pleshek did not respond.

What made you decide to run for this position?

Shawano County Board election: Knaak faces challenge from Steinke

Shawano County Supervisor Dennis Knaak is being challenged by Steven Steinke for a two-year term on the county board.

The election will be April 7.

Both men were sent questionnaires about their candidacies. Steinke did not respond.

What made you decide to run for this position?

Oconto County Board election: Carey-Mielke, Schaal face off for vacant seat

David Van Zeeland resigned from his District 29 seat on the Oconto County Board in October, creating an open seat in the April election.

Cody Schaal and Brenda Carey-Mielke, both of Mountain, will face off April 7 for a two-year term on the board.

Both were sent questionnaires about their candidacies. Schaal did not respond.

Why are you running for County Board?

Suring School Board election: Christensen challenged by Nicola

Incumbent Ron Christensen faces a challenge from Michael Nicola to represent the towns of Bagley, Maple Valley and Spruce on the Suring School Board.

Both were sent questionnaires about their candidacies. Nicola did not respond.

What made you decide to run for this position?

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Serena J. Thompson, 27, Suamico, pleaded no contest March 18 to felony bail jumping and a misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing an officer. Judge Katherine Sloma levied fines and court costs and sentenced her to time served in the county jail.

Oconto County Court News

• Taythin T. Inrasavongsa, 23, Little Suamico, pleaded no contest March 18 to a misdemeanor charge of taking and driving a vehicle without consent. The charge was amended from a felony in a plea agreement. Judge Michael Judge sentenced him to two months in county jail with Huber work-release and good time privileges.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

March 22

Deputies responded to 26 incidents, including threatening on Third Street in Leopolis; operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated near state Highway 22 and Shady Lane in the Town of Washington; one 911 call; four reckless driving incidents; three welfare checks.

March 21

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