Ian Johanson

Wisconsin

Managing Editor at Plymouth Review

Managing Editor and Associate Publisher at The Beacon (Sheybogan, WI)

Managing Editor, The Plymouth Review, Sheboygan Beacon

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Second probation agent faulted for supervision failures in pedestrian death case

2 weeks ago | plymouth-review.com | Barry Johanson |Ian Johanson

Information released in late April by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) sheds additional light on multiple probation supervision failures that may have played a role in the events leading up to the death of Sheboygan resident Jan Richmond, 74, when he was struck and killed by driver Michael Bowen July 4, 2023. At the time of the incident, Bowen […] Remember Me
Woman sentenced to eight years in prison, $511k restitution for theft from her mother

1 month ago | plymouth-review.com | Barry Johanson |Ian Johanson

Beth M. Olsen, 59, of rural Glenbeulah was sentenced to eight years in prison, $511,024 in restitution, and an additional $52,160 in surcharges and court costs April 2. This followed Olsen’s no contest plea to two felony counts of theft from her elderly mother March 21. The case involved the illegal use of her mother’s power of attorney (POA) to […] Remember Me
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for homicide of own baby

2 months ago | plymouth-review.com | Barry Johanson |Ian Johanson

A Sheboygan County man was sentenced to 20 years in prison March 21 for the death of his three-month-old baby in 2021, following a plea of nocontest for 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide. Michael J. Dinkins, now 27, was 24 at the time of the incident in October of 2021, when he was living in an apartment in Franklin, about four miles […] Remember Me
County Clerk explains error that led to initially incorrect result for SFSD referendum

2 months ago | plymouth-review.com | Ian Johanson

Sheboygan County Clerk Jon Dolson released the following statement at 3:58 p.m. on Wednesday April 2. The correction in the vote total switched the outcome of the Sheboygan Falls School District facilities improvement referendum from a “yes” to a “no” result.
Schultz becomes Plymouth’s all-time leading scorer

Feb 22, 2025 | plymouth-review.com | Ian Johanson

Kayden Schultz remembers watching Cole Booth become Plymouth’s all-time leading scorer five years ago. “I was always the water boy when he was playing in high school, he said. “Like, I was the little boy watching the quote-unquote NBA player playing. He was my dream player when I was young, sitting on the bench watching him play. “And then now, […] Remember Me
Firefighters respond to attached garage fire in Elkhart Lake

Feb 20, 2025 | plymouth-review.com | Ian Johanson

Numerous Elkhart Lake and other Sheboygan County fire department units responded Thursday Feb. 20 around 3:20 p.m. to a structure fire in an attached garage at 220 Crestwood Dr., in Elkhart Lake. The fire appeared to largely destroy the garage. Firefighters were also observed cutting through the roof of the house and removing insulation.
Man on sex offender registry accused of assaulting 9-year-old girl

Oct 23, 2024 | plymouth-review.com | Barry Johanson |Ian Johanson

Brandon W. Schweisthal, a 40-year-old Plymouth man who is on the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry, was charged Oct. 9 with allegedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl during a sleepover at his address. Two incidents of sexual touching of the victim over her clothing allegedly occurred on the same day, as described by the victim in a criminal complaint. One allegedly […] Remember Me
Damrow told to sit out playoff games

Oct 17, 2024 | plymouth-review.com | Ian Johanson |Dave Boehler

Undue influence. It’s the reason volleyball coach Brett Damrow has been suspended by the School District of Howards Grove and will not be on the sidelines for any and all playoff games starting next week. But it’s also why transfer student Mya Hemmer cannot play the sport – as well as basketball and track – this year, and next, for the Tigers. “I’m infuriated, honestly,” her mother, Amy, said when reached by phone Thursday afternoon at her home near Marquette, Mich.
Firefighter charged with sexual assault

Oct 3, 2024 | plymouth-review.com | Barry Johanson |Ian Johanson

City of Sheboygan Falls Assistant Fire Chief John P. Albright, age 45, was charged Sept. 18 with second degree sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age. The alleged assault occurred in 2008 or 2009, according to a criminal complaint. Wisconsin statutes of limitations allow this charge to be brought until the victim reaches the age of 45. […] Remember Me
Leniency extended to young runaway motorcyclist

Sep 5, 2024 | plymouth-review.com | Barry Johanson |Ian Johanson

The court gave a young Sheboygan Falls man a chance to clear a life-altering felony charge from his record Aug. 14, although he will be subject to scrutiny for the next two years. Devon J. Barton, now 20, was originally charged with three felonies for what prosecutors say were three separate runs from police vehicles on a motorcycle, at times […] Remember Me