Category Archives: News
Shawano man charged with strangulation and suffocation
A Shawano man has been charged with three felony counts of strangulation and suffocation as a result of an alleged domestic incident that occurred in the city last month. Jesse M. Martin, 35, could fa...
May 02, 2018
Deferred prosecution agreement in peril
One month after entering a deferred prosecution agreement, a man was arrested for OWI. Dylan L. Hemingson, 25, Waupaca, is charged with felony bail jumping and a second offense of operating while into...
May 02, 2018
Special Prosecutor ordered in Cecil case
A Cecil man is facing felony charges of child sexual assault and child enticement, along with a felony drug charge. William A. Carstens, 61, is accused of having sexual contact with an 11-year-old gir...
May 02, 2018
Western Fire Departments called out
A structure fire on Henning Lake Road in the town of Almon had several departments responding to the scene. Bowler, Birnamwood and Mattoon were all dispatched to fight the blaze. Upon Arrival the stru...
May 02, 2018
Shawano Optimist to recognize two officers
Shawano Optimist Club will be recognizing two of law enforcements best tonight as part of the Respect for Law Week event. The Optimist Club every recognizes two officer one City officer and one County...
May 02, 2018
The historical fish are back
A crowd gathered this week on the stony shore of the Wolf River, hoping to catch a glimpse of an entirely different crowd assembling below the murky water. Three men with nets stood quietly on the roc...
May 02, 2018
Man forced into prostitution by roommate
A man described in a criminal complaint as "low-functioning" was forced into prostitution by his former roommate, according to the charges. Investigators learned of the situation while investigating S...
May 02, 2018
Knope Heating & Air Conditioning receives 2018 President's Award
Knope Heating & Air Conditioning was recently named a recipient of the prestigious 2018 President's Award from Carrier. The award provides recognition for outstanding dealers in the heating, venti...
May 01, 2018
Oconto County Sheriff's Union settles on contract
The Oconto County Board has approved a two-year contract with the union that represents 26 patrol deputies and investigators for the sheriff's office. The current contract expired Dec. 31, and the uni...
May 01, 2018
Main Street Program awards recognizes downtowns
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2017 at the 27th Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held Friday at Ripon College. All a...
May 01, 2018
