Arthur L. Ward Sr., 87, of Gresham, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Shawano. Arthur was born on May 7, 1928, in Nakina, North Carolina, to the late Arthur and Alice (Beech) Ward. He enlisted and served our country in the United States Coast Guard. Arthur lived most of his life in the Gresham area, where he and his family lived on a farm.

Shawano Police Department Oct. 15 Police logged 24 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint at Randall and Sawyer streets. Accident — Police responded to a car versus deer accident at state Highway 47-55 and Maple Avenue. Accident — Police responded to a car versus deer accident on Airport Drive. Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at Olga Brener Intermediate School, 1300 S.

The legal costs for the city of Clintonville are expected to reach $60,000 in the Chapter 17 complaint filed by Tricia Rose against Mayor Judith Magee. City Administrator Chuck Kell reported this week that the city is waiting to receive a bill from Magee’s attorney. The Common Council accepted an agreement between Magee and Rose at a special meeting Sept. 21, which stipulated the city would pay the costs associated with the action.

Shawano County school districts are seeing mixed results in the latest state aid numbers directly impacting how much local taxpayers provide for schools. State funding is increasing this year for public school districts in Shawano, Tigerton, Bowler and elsewhere, while state revenue decreases are putting a squeeze on districts in Gresham, and Marion. Under the Wisconsin formula for school funding, local property tax collections fluctuate upward o

Two men were in custody and a third was being sought Friday afternoon in connection with a high-speed chase on the Menominee Reservation on Thursday that culminated in shots being fired at a police officer. The officer was not injured in the incident that started at about 11:30 p.m. in Keshena. Sgt.

Two men, including one identified as a basketball coach, were arrested in Shawano County Friday after allegedly arranging to meet with children for sexual encounters, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said. In one of the cases, a concerned parent alerted sheriff’s detectives Thursday to some disturbing text messages received by her 13-year-old son. The boy’s mother reported that her son had attended a local basketball camp on Tuesday and, a

Darlene A. Prey, 88, of Clintonville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Shawano. Darlene was born on Feb. 18, 1927, in Gresham to the late James and Bessie (Richards) Fischer. On May 29, 1948, in Gresham, she was united in marriage to Donald C. Prey. Donald preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1990. Darlene and Donald farmed in the town of Waukechon for many years. She was a member of St.

Willard “Willie” Ingalls, 72, Shawano, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, after a 13-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. The son of Gordon and Tillie (Schuirman) Ingalls was born June 22, 1943, in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He was a 1961 graduate of Pulaski High School. Willie owned and operated a beauty shop in Pulaski.

“If curiosity killed the cat, the cat died nobly.” Arnold Edinborough The city staff often receives questions from the public. The next several weekly articles will contain our staff’s answers to questions raised by residents. Q: Do I really need to get a cat license if my cat never goes outside? Lisa Bruette, administrative assistant and deputy treasurer: Yes, a license is required. Proof of rabies shot must be shown.