16 July 2014

Behnke honored by Conservation Congress

Herb Behnke, a Shawano County conservation activist who died in December, is getting one more accolade for his lifetime of working on issues that impacted Wisconsin’s hunters and fishermen. The Wisconsin Conservation Congress recently presented Herb’s wife, Lenore Behnke, a certificate recognizing his contribution to the congress and the state. John Hoeffs, Shawano County Conservation delegate chair, said that the honor was more than earned. “Her
16 July 2014
Clintonville historic home receives makeover
About a year ago, Kent and Vickie Mikkelson purchased a neat old house with a beautiful big front porch at 81 Waupaca St. in Clintonville. They had been looking for a fixer-upper as an investment opportunity. It was only after the purchase that they learned the home had important historical significance.
16 July 2014
Public Record
Shawano Police Department July 15 Police logged 26 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — Police received a report of a suspicious person at the intersection of Main Street and County Road B. Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance between a male and female in the 200 block of Center Street. Suspicious — Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle at Strands Hair Salon, 110 E.
16 July 2014
Court News
Arson A Tigerton man is facing two felony counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to deer stands on his father’s property over the weekend. Donald R. Johnson, 53, was arrested in the town of Germania on Saturday after Shawano County sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call at the property. According to the criminal complaint, one of the stands was still burning when authorities arrived and Johnson was found standing nearby.
16 July 2014
Program emphasizes value of exercise for seniors
Physical fitness will be the focus of Thursday’s eighth annual Senior Information Day at the Shawano Civic Center. The program, “Healthy Inside-Out,” starts with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and features four speakers who will discuss the importance of exercise. Lunch will also be served. Senior Information Day is a collaboration between the Shawano County Social Services’ Aging Unit and Shawano Community Education.
16 July 2014
Residents question proposed schools budget
Nearly two dozen residents attended Shawano School District’s second public information meeting on the 2014-15 budget Wednesday morning at the Shawano Civic Center. The 2014-15 budget plan recommends a $13.5 million tax levy, the maximum the district would be allowed to tax and about $600,000 more than this year’s levy of $12.9 million. The tax rate would increase from $10.31 per $1,000 of equalized value in 2013-14 to $10.81 in 2014-15, accordin
16 July 2014
Safety concerns raised over crosswalk
Shawano officials recently raised safety concerns about the crosswalk that takes the Mountain Bay Trail across East Green Bay Street, with some worried it’s only a matter of time before an injury or death occurs. “We’re setting somebody up for a disaster,” Alderman Bob Kurkiewicz said at a meeting last week of the Common Council. The city has been applying annually since 2007 for grant money that could make the crosswalk safer and has been denied
16 July 2014
Jane Barbara Pankow
Jane Barbara Pankow, 92, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Shawano. Born in Leopolis on Feb. 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late James and Tillie (Pickas) Aschenbrenner. On June 24, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold R. Pankow. Jane worked numerous jobs throughout her life. She worked at canning factories, at Hotz Manufacturing, at Weber Veneer and Plywood, and as a waitress. She was a member of St.
16 July 2014
Henry James Waupekenay
Henry James Waupekenay, “Hammerin’ Hank,” 55, of Keshena began his journey home on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. He was born Oct. 22, 1958, in Keshena, son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Neconish) Waupekenay. On Dec. 21, 1995, Henry was united in marriage to Kathi Loomis. Henry really loved hanging out with his family and friends.
16 July 2014
Stephen James Kupsky
Stephen J. Kupsky, “Tailgunner Papa,” 58, of Gresham, died on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Born on Sept. 29, 1955, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Eldon and Inez (Gebert) Kupsky. Stephen grew up in the Bonduel area and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1973. Steve served in the Vietnam era as a weapons mechanic for the United States Air Force. On Dec. 31, 1977, Steve was united in marriage to Mary Zoglman.
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