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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Woman sentenced to eight years in prison, $511k restitution for theft from her mother

1 week 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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
Man charged for car crash fatality never checked on victims, witnesses tell police

Jul 31, 2024 | plymouth-review.com | Barry Johanson |Ian Johanson

Plymouth resident James D. Meyer, age 54, is potentially facing years in prison if he is convicted on charges of causing a car crash June 30 that killed Michael P. Murphy, 61, of Saukville and severely injured Murphy’s 12-year-old grandson. A witness to the crash told deputies responding at the crash site that he was traveling westbound on State 67 […] Remember Me