A woman was taken into custody on drug charges Friday after Shawano County authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Lake Drive in the town of Wescott. The warrant was obtained as part of an ongoing investigation of drug activity in the area, according to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department, and followed an extensive investigation that drug activity was likely occurring at the residence. A 55-year-old Wescott woman was taken int

Shawano Police Department July 11 Police logged 24 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — Police investigated a suspicious person complaint in the 600 block of West Pine Street. Arrest — A female subject was taken into custody at the Probation and Parole offices, 1340 E.

I owe worms an apology. In fact, I’m sorry I ever made fun of live bait in general. But if nightcrawlers, crickets, minnows, grasshoppers and waxworms understand my fishing history, maybe they will forgive me. My wife might have been more pleased than me at my Fourth of July weekend catch of a 19-inch smallmouth bass on a Northwoods lake—not because it was my best bass ever, but because of my bait choice.

Shawano Pathways could be getting a sizable donation from the estate of a Leopolis man if members’ fundraising skills are up to the task. Pathways received $5,000 recently from the Harold E. Pevonka Trust.

It’s a new business for northeast Wisconsin, but it’s old hat for Barb Leiterman. Leiterman recently opened The Cabin at Lone Pine Farm, a shop with home accessories and decor in the county primitive style, north of Cecil. She had previously run a similar shop in Appleton called The Cinnamon Heart before moving to Oconto County permanently. “I sold the shop, and then we moved up here,” Leiterman said.

Rocky DeLorme insisted, before passing away from cancer May 27, that any benefit for him include an aspect of health. The standout Shawano Community High School wrestler, who went on to become a mixed martial arts fighter, was into physical fitness his entire life. In keeping with his wishes, the Rocky DeLorme Memorial Benefit on July 20 will begin at 10 a.m.

Bonduel falls to Shiocton Bonduel lost to Shiocton 3-2 in the first round of the New London tournament Thursday. Bonduel took a short-lived 1-0 lead in the fourth, but Shiocton tied the game on a balk by Bonduel pitcher Connor Rosin in the bottom of the inning. Shiocton (5-3) took a 3-1 lead in the fifth inning. Rosin allowed three runs on four hits and stuck out eight in seven innings of work for Bonduel (6-4). Hunter Vanderlinden had two of Bon

Shawano Police Department July 10 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: Fraud — BMO Harris Bank, 206 N. Airport Drive, reported a counterfeit $100 bill. Disturbance — Police responded to a report of a fight in progress at Kuckuk Park, 500 Oak Drive. Vandalism — Police received another complaint of a window shot out of a vehicle related to the vandalism spree over the weekend. Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E.

Thomas L. Richards, 76, of the town of Belle Plaine, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com