24 April 2014

County official's trash searched for drug evidence

An investigation is under way into alleged drug paraphernalia found at the home of Shawano County Administrative Coordinator Tom Madsen during the execution of a search warrant March 31. The search warrant indicates two family members, not Madsen, were the target of the search. According to information in the search warrant, Stockbridge-Munsee police received information from a confidential informant that two members of Madsen’s family had visite
24 April 2014
Noffke warrant might have violated policy
The investigation that led to a search warrant executed at a county supervisor’s home last week apparently did not follow a longstanding policy of the Shawano-Menominee County district attorney’s office. The search also seems to have disregarded a protocol of informing other law enforcement jurisdictions about the action beforehand. Shawano County sheriff’s detectives executed a search warrant at the home of District 1 Supervisor Deb Noffke in Sh
24 April 2014
Prep Roundup
Hawks split with Marinette The Shawano Community High School softball team split a doubleheader with Bay Conference foe Marinette on the road Friday. The Hawks rallied from being down 4-0 to win the first game 14-10 in eight innings. Sophomore pitcher Sydney Schreiber earned her first varsity win, and freshman Saige Henning hit a home run. The Hawks lost the second game 24-22.
24 April 2014
Bears get windy win in Wittenberg
The Bonduel High School baseball team’s bats had the wind at their backs Friday, even if they didn’t need it. The Bears piled up 15 hits on their way to a 13-5 win over Wittenberg-Birnamwood in Wittenberg. Jacob Wudtke reached base four times and hit two doubles, Travis Wollenberg added three hits, including a double, and both had three RBIs to lead Bonduel (3-1, 3-0 Central Wisconsin Conference-8). Hunter VanderLinden added three hits and two RB
24 April 2014
Student smoker blamed for Oconto High fire
A cigarette is believed to have caused the April 16 fire at Oconto High School, and the 16-year-old student authorities believe left class early to smoke it has been referred to juvenile authorities, according to a news release from Oconto Police Chief Dan Ault. According to the release, investigators believe the fire was started accidentally when the cigarette was near a toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom stall. The 16-year-old was identifie
23 April 2014
Tornado drills scheduled today
With no severe weather expected today in Wisconsin, the scheduled statewide tornado drill is a "go." At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock "tornado watch" for all of Wisconsin. A watch means tornadoes are possible in your area. Remain alert for approaching storms. At 1:45 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock "tornado warning" for all of Wisconsin.
23 April 2014
Public Record
Shawano Police Department April 23 Police logged 21 incidents, including the following: Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 1300 block of East Lieg Avenue. Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the parking lot at Walmart, 1244 E.
23 April 2014
Sturgeon spawning season appears near
Department of Natural Resources biologist Ryan Koenigs reports spawning could begin Friday in the New London region of the Wolf River as water temperatures continue to rise. “We are anticipating spawning to begin at the Shiocton/New London area of the Wolf River in the next couple of days,” Koenigs said Thursday. However, Koenigs said it is too soon to tell whether there will be spawning in the Shawano area by the weekend.
23 April 2014
Home-schoolers honing musical, comedic skills
About 60 children will showcase their talents in the Wolf River Home School - Performing Arts’ production of “Anne of Green Gables.” The organization, which includes students from Shawano, Bonduel, Clintonville, Wittenberg, New London and Marion, will present three performances from May 2-4 at Clintonville High School. “It’s a home school support group that involves parents, and it’s a way for children to get together,” said Lisa Bergman, publici
23 April 2014
Black Creek man charged in bar assault
A Black Creek man was charged Thursday in connection with the assault of a Gillett man outside of a Cecil bar over the weekend. Cody R. Chapin, 22, could face a maximum 12 1/2 years in prison and $25,000 fine if found guilty of second-degree reckless injury. Chapin is accused of throwing or shoving Kyle J. Patzer, 27, to the ground early Saturday, causing skull fractures and a blood clot. The incident happened outside the Castaways Bar, 100 N.
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