Jerry Reinke was itching to return to coaching and wanted one final opportunity to coach one of his children. Bonduel High School satisfied the itch, naming him its new girls varsity basketball coach Monday. He replaces Missy Dowden, who left in March after nine seasons. Reinke served as Dowden’s assistant for two seasons following a 12-year run as the boys varsity coach.

Shawano Police Department July 7 Police logged 31 incidents, including the following: Theft — Police are investigating a stolen vehicle report from the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue. Property Damage — Police responded to property damage accident in the parking lot of Sears, 822 E. Green Bay St.

Every day, teacher Dean Hermsen’s “Bowler Rangers” take a different path into the outdoors.

Shawano School District employees and their families began receiving their health insurance through the WEA Trust on July 1. “WEA Trust’s competitive offer and reputation for customer service made this a smart choice for our employees and the district,” said Louise Fischer, business manager for the Shawano School District. Prior to working with WEA Trust, the district was self-insured. “The WEA Trust showed a new ability to be flexible and accoun

A majority of Wisconsin schools will get less general aid from the state this coming school year, but a majority of local schools will get more funds. Preliminary estimates released this month, as the state budget was still being debated in the Legislature, indicate that seven of the nine area school districts will see additional funding from the state. Tigerton School District is projected to get the biggest percentage increase — 13.94 percent,

Ardell V. Uttecht, 88, Birnamwood, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at her home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church, Birnamwood. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the services at the church. Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

Marie E. (Batzer) Miller was born Marie Emilie Bertha Batzer on March 20, 1921, in Gillett, the daughter of the late Gust and Ida (Parduhn) Batzer. She was baptized March 23, 1921, by the Rev. D. C. Markworth and confirmed April 5, 1936, by the Rev. E. A. Wians in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Gillett. On Dec. 28, 1940, she was united in marriage to Norman J. Miller. Marie graduated from Gillett High School. She was a church organist.

Patrick “Cudahay” Hintz, 57, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Appleton, surrounded by his family. Patrick was born in Antigo on July 13, 1957, to the late Allen and Johanna (Baker) Hintz Sr. He was united in marriage on June 7, 1980, to Diane Krause at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. Patrick enjoyed playing horseshoes, bean bags, hunting, fishing and camping with his family.

In a move that could create one of Wisconsin’s largest dairy operations, Matsche Farms Inc.