Skip to main content

Richard Brodhagen

Richard N. Brodhagen, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 29, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. He was born on July 7, 1940, in Shawano to the late Norman and Ethel Brodhagen. He grew up on the family farm in Bonduel with his four sisters: Carol (Walt) Bestul, Ginny (Mike) Jesse, Mary (Jim) Egen and Chris (Dick) Klemens. On Oct. 1, 1983, he married his wife of 32 years, Dorothy.
Marian H. Boreen
Marian H. Boreen, 88, of Wittenberg, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. She was born on May 11, 1927, in Wittenberg, the daughter of the late John and Mayme (Hamilton) Boreen. Marian owned and operated the former Wittenberg Locker Plant. She also worked for Nueske’s Meats for a number of years.
Snowstorm wipes out Tuesday games
The snowstorm that swept through the area Tuesday forced postponements of several high school sports contests in Shawano and elsewhere. The Shawano Community High School girls basketball game at Green Bay East has been rescheduled for 7:15 p.m. Feb. 16. The Shawano wrestling team’s dual meet with West De Pere has been moved to 7 p.m. Feb.
Wine & Cheese Tasting supports Rural Health Initiative
Area residents celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days early at the 12th annual Rural Health Initiative Wine & Cheese Tasting on Feb. 12 at The Main Event in Cecil. The event is limited to 200 attendees; last year’s event sold out. This year’s tasting will feature 38 varieties of wines, four local brews and 25-plus kinds of local cheeses.
Foul trouble hurts Shawano in loss
When Shawano Community High School senior Zeke Gueths and sophomore Dakota Maltbey weren’t facing foul trouble Monday night, they were dominating their Sturgeon Bay opponents. Unfortunately, the two centers, who combined for 24 points, spent much of the second half on the bench due to fouls as the Clippers escaped with a 69-62 nonconference win. Gueths had 5 points before picking up his second foul less than six minutes into the game.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Feb. 1 Police logged 30 incidents, including the following: OWI — A 21-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated at Picnic and Weed streets. Accident — Police responded to a fatal traffic crash at Beauprey Road and Airport Road. Arrest — A male subject was taken into custody at the probation and parole offices, 1340 E.
Wescott woman killed in crash
Shawano police have released the name of the woman killed in a head-on crash with a tanker truck early Monday. Cinda L. Engebretson, 61, of the town of Wescott, was southbound on Airport Road at Beauprey Road just after 6 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions and crossed the centerline, the Police Department said. She veered into the path of a tanker truck that was carrying road sand and was struck head-on.
Antigo man charged in high-speed chase
Charges of fleeing an officer and numerous counts of drug possession have been filed against an Antigo man after a high-speed chase in Shawano County on Friday night. Romeao M.
Man who allegedly violated bond in shooting incident back in custody
A Shawano man wanted for bail jumping while out on bond in connection with a shooting incident in the city was back in custody and in court Tuesday for an initial appearance on the new charge. Authorities allege that Andrew E. Thomas, 28, was involved in a disorderly conduct incident in the city on Jan.
Forum scheduled for mayoral candidates
Contenders for Shawano mayor will present their visions for the future of the city and outline their priorities at a candidates forum Monday. The forum starts at 7 p.m. in the Shawano Community High School auditorium, 220 County Road B. Chuck Dallas, will serve as moderator.
Subscribe to