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Nienstedts named parade grand marshals

Noel Nienstedt has served as chairman of the Gillett Civic Club Fourth of July Committee for the past six years, and this year accepted a new title.
Lumberjacks to compete at July 4th celebration
A lumberjack show featuring fast action, skilled performers and lots of laughs will be the main attraction at the Gillett Fourth of July celebration. “It’s very family friendly. Anyone from a toddler to 100 years old will enjoy the show,” said Suzanne Hastedt-Hadley, general manager of DLW Timberworks Lumberjack Show. The Hayward company will present the show at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. in the grandstand at Zippel Park.
Kelly Lake Triathlon to benefit Shriners Hospitals
Triathletes are warming up in preparation for the fourth annual Kelly Lake Triathlon on Saturday, with proceeds to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago. Races will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a 750-meter swim in Kelly Lake, followed by a 15.5-mile bicycle ride around White Lake and a 3.4-mile run around Kelly Lake. A small group of people started the triathlon 20 years ago.
Oconto Falls splits weekly slate 3-3
One-run games continue to haunt the Oconto Falls American Legion baseball team. Oconto Falls (6-7, 3-6 Fox River Valley North Division) posted a 3-3 record last week, with all three losses by one run. All six North Division losses this season have been by a single run. “We’re a lot better team than what we showed,” coach Chris Hillberg said. “I don’t see any reason why we can’t clean that up and finish strong.
Gillett boys basketball coach resigns
William Greenwood II has resigned as the varsity boys basketball coach at Gillett Secondary School to pursue a career in the private sector. Greenwood coached the Tigers varsity for one season, tallying a 7-17 record after replacing Matt Polomis. “He put a lot of time and effort into the program to help build a positive experience for the players and bring excitement to the basketball program,” Gillett School District Superintendent Todd Carlson
Former OFHS standout tackles new sport
Brynn Larsen has always been competitive. After a three-sport career at Oconto Falls High School and playing softball at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, Larsen was in search of her next challenge. “I love basketball, softball, volleyball, all those sports, but I just can’t play them as good as I used to when I was younger and in shape,” Larsen said.
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from June 27 Jamie L. Delebreau, 20, Rhinelander, pleaded not guilty to 13 drug-related charges from May 30, 2013, in Oconto. A $25,000 cash bond continues. A pretrial conference is Aug. 13. Jason A. Delebreau, 23, Rhinelander, pleaded not guilty to 13 drug-related charges from May 30, 2013, in Oconto. A $25,000 cash bond continues. A pretrial conference is Aug. 13. Proceedings from June 25 Kelly P.
Oconto Falls Police Department
Shoplifting was reported June 13 at the Community Memorial Hospital gift shop, 855 S. Main St. A bird house valued a $40 was missing. A guest at Coachlight Inn, 248 N. Main St., reported receiving harassing telephone messages on June 14. A male and female on Elm Street were cited for harassment June 15, after their neighbor reported a disturbance. A hit-and-run occurred at 2:46 a.m.
Oconto County Sheriff’s Department
June 26 Deputies logged 24 incidents, including the following: Lewd and lascivious - Authorities investigated a call about a male wearing no clothing on Michigan Avenue in Oconto by the school fence. Suspicious - Authorities investigated a Chevy van with two women and a man going house to house on Fireside Road in Oconto Falls trying to sell meat. Alarm - Authorities assisted with an alarm call at a Little Suamico home. Theft - Authorities invest
Wittenberg standoff suspect ruled competent
A Gillett man charged with taking a hostage during a standoff with sheriff’s deputies in Wittenberg was found competent last week to stand trial. Travis W. Keiler, 29, was arrested April 22 after a two-hour standoff. He faces a felony count of taking hostages while using a dangerous weapon. A preliminary hearing in the case was delayed for a competency evaluation.
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