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• Ginger L. Peoples, 47, pleaded no contest May 29 to three misdemeanor counts of theft. One of the counts was amended from a felony charge in a plea agreement. Judge Katherine Sloma withheld sentencing and placed her on 18 months of probation with conditions. • William J. Boss, 35, Shawano, pleaded no contest May 29 to manufacturing with intent to deliver THC and possession of THC.
Public Record
Shawano County Sheriff’s Department June 2 Deputies responded to 43 incidents, including noise on Beech Road in the Town of Richmond; property damage on Valley Road in the Town of Hartland; harassment on County Road S in the Town of Maple Grove; found property on County Road A in the Town of Wescott; seven 911 calls; three reckless driving incidents; two traffic hazards; three welfare checks; one crash. June 1 Deputies responded to 33 incidents,
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings of May 31 • Bond was set at $7,500 cash for John J. McDonald, 43, Oconto, after he was charged with child abuse intentionally causing harm, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred May 20. Judge Jay Conley adjourned his initial appearance until June 13. Proceedings of May 30 • Bond was set at $30,000 cash for Christopher W.
Auditions set for ‘Escanaba in da Moonlight’
The Machickanee Players will hold auditions for the October production of “Escanaba in da Moonlight” on June 24 from 6-7 p.m., and again June 29 from 2-4 p.m. The auditions will be held at the Park Avenue Theatre, 408 Park Ave., Oconto. “Escanaba in da Moonlight” is a boisterous comedy written by Jeff Daniels, and showcases Yooper hunting culture and traditions. The performances will be Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13.
ThedaCare recognized for organ, tissue donations
Three ThedaCare hospitals were recently recognized by University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation for the ongoing commitment to saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton earned the Silver Award of Hope, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah earned the Gold Award of Hope and ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano earned the Excellence in Tissue Donation recognition. “Our dedicated t
B and M Auto’s dealer license revoked by DMV
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles revoked the wholesale dealer license of B and M Auto LLC at 4055 County Road CP in Pound for violating state law when they failed to maintain a dealer bond. Wisconsin law requires wholesale dealers to carry a security bond to ensure if they commit illegal actions, such as rolling back an odometer or making an illegal sale, a consumer may file a claim against their bond to recou
College News
UW-Whitewater Bennett Frazer, a management major from Lena, is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team, which qualified for the 2024 NCAA Division 3 Championship, an eight-team, double-elimination national tournament in Eastlake, Ohio. The Warhawks won the NCAA Whitewater Regional and Super Regional rounds to punch a ticket to their eighth Division 3 World Series.
Clarence C. Werner
Clarence C. Werner, 99, Oconto Falls, died May 27, 2024. He was born in the Town of Oconto Falls Dec. 16, 1924, to Frank and Lavina Werner. He attended North Morgan Grade School and Oconto Falls High School, graduating with the class of 1942. He was employed at Scott Paper Company for 38 years, retiring on Jan. 1, 1987. Clarence married Gladys L. Heinemann on May 28, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Morgan.
Carolyn A. Litscher
Carolyn Ann Litscher was brought to her heavenly home on May 30, 2024. She passed surrounded by loved ones at her treasured home on Chute Pond. Carolyn was born Aug. 6, 1943, to Roy and Verna Rusch. She married her childhood friend and classmate, Tom Litscher, on Dec. 26 1971. They raised their family together at their home in Appleton before retiring to their cottage in Mountain. Carolyn graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in 1961.
Shawano tennis duo loses in second round at state
A second consecutive visit to the state tennis meet ended May 31 for Shawano’s doubles team of George Buerman and Tristan Sheldon. The duo lost 6-2, 6-2 in the second round of action to Plymouth’s Owen Plate and Jaren Baltus. The WIAA state tennis meet was held at Nielsen Tennis Stadium on the UW-Madison campus.
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