Latest round of pardons brings Evers' total to 157.

Byline: Michaela Paukner, mpaukner@wislawjournal.com

Gov. Tony Evers announced on Friday that he has granted another 13 pardons, bringing his total to date to 157.

The Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on Feb. 12and then gave its recommendations to Evers. Evers saidhe was glad to grant the 13 pardons and found it "extraordinary" to listen to the individual stories.

The following people were granted pardons:

Brenton Bach was in his early 20s when he sold marijuana to a friend working as an undercover informant. Living now in Mount Horeb, he is trained and eager to chart a career path in coding.

Samuel Cantrall was a teenager when he and a friend committed a series of thefts, burglaries and damage to property. Now in his 50s, he lives with his family in Bloomer and has maintained employment in construction and manufacturing.

Keshia Christian was a single mother of five when she turned to selling an illegal substance to help support her family. Now living in West Bend, she is preparing to open her own family business.

Tamarr Dedrick was 22 when she and a friend purchased food and other goods with fraudulent checks. She now lives in Milwaukee where she hopes to open a home for girls and continue her work as a mentor.

Steven Lemke sold an ATV that he had stolen when he was 22. Now an over-the-road truck driver, his home is in Fence where he aspires to run for public office.

Lillion McElwee struggled with a substance-use disorder in her early life, culminating in her conviction for selling an illegal substance to an undercover officer. She lives in Milwaukee where she cares for children as a foster parent and hopes to one day open her own daycare.

Richard Meidl sold an illegal substance in the 1980s to support his own substance-use disorder. A U.S. Navy veteran, he lives in Manitowoc and looks forward to being able to hunt with his friends and family.

Joshueh Schneider was 18 when he and...