13 May 2014

Kussow sisters power Falls past L-C

The Oconto Falls High School battery of senior catcher Madelyn Kussow and freshman pitcher McKenna Kussow put a charge into the Panthers en route to a 7-1 victory over Luxemburg-Casco on Thursday in Oconto Falls. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Panthers (3-7, 3-7 Bay). Madelyn Kussow propelled the Panthers to a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning with a two-run home run to score leadoff hitter Liz Manns. McKenna Kussow pr
13 May 2014
Oconto County Sheriff’s Department
May 8 Deputies logged three incidents, including the following: Burglary - Authorities investigated a report of an apartment break-in in Lakewood.
13 May 2014
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from May 8 Samantha L. Smith, 18, Oconto, pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of possession with the intent to deliver drugs as a party to a crime May 30 in Oconto and three counts of bail jumping. A $10,000 cash bond continues. A pretrial conference is July 10. An adjourned initial appearance was held for River Pendleton, 18, Gillett, on charges of aggravated battery April 29 in the town of Gillett.
13 May 2014
Oconto Falls Police Department
On April 28, a 13-year-old male student at Washington Middle School was referred to Oconto County Health and Human Services after a disagreement with a teacher escalated. On May 1, authorities responded to a report of an individual attempting to break into a residence on North Main Street and found a resident of the home trying to gain entry after being accidentally locked out. On May 3, Jeremiah Jagodzinski, of Cecil, was cited for operating und
13 May 2014
Gillett facility undergoes rebirth as engineering center
A half-million-dollar renovation project has transfigured a closed plant in Gillett into a global distribution and engineering center. “Business has taken off,” said Gary Langer, senior vice president and certified composition technician of Sintex-Wausaukee Composites (SWC). Eighteen employees now work at the plant at 431 E.
13 May 2014
Referendum begins to take shape
The look of an August referendum grew clearer Monday, as the Oconto Falls School Board considered a two-pronged approach to bring in extra funds for a bucketload of projects. One potential referendum question would address the most costly and substantial improvements for the school district: a revamped entrance to Abrams Elementary, a sports complex that would include a football field and track, and parking lot updates at the district’s four scho
13 May 2014
Gillett library buys property next door
The Gillett Public Library on Thursday purchased its neighbor, the BMO Harris Bank building, and embarked on a three-phase plan to create library space and establish a community center and outdoor community square. “I’m just thrilled about the potential to revitalize our downtown,” Library Director Kay Rankel said. “We have the opportunity to make a difference.” Library officials paid $120,000 for the 2,367 square-foot building at 204 E.
13 May 2014
Classes resume at Oconto High School
Oconto High School reopened its door for students and staff Monday, nearly three weeks after a fire forced them to relocate to the middle school while every sign of the fire was wiped clean. “It’s so nice to be back to normal!” Spanish teacher Ben Bourassa said Monday morning. “It’s a lot cleaner,” said sophomore Nathan Ortiz. “It’s very nice.
12 May 2014
Still no ID of human remains found in Richmond
Investigators were contacting family members in area missing persons cases Tuesday, gathering information they hope could help identify human remains discovered in the town of Richmond over the weekend. The State Crime Lab in Madison was conducting a forensic examination and autopsy Tuesday, but as of late afternoon no identification had been released. Four unsolved missing persons cases in the region going back to 2009 could be in play in this c
12 May 2014
Public Record
Shawano Police Department May 11 Police logged 21 incidents, including the following: Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 200 block of East Randall Street. Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 100 block of South Andrews Street. Disturbance — A security guard at Kmart, 1211 E. Green Bay St., sustained a hand injury after being accosted by a male customer who refused to show a receipt.
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