Oconto Falls is a prime location for a new hotel, according to an Oconto County market study completed earlier this year. The study was commissioned by the Oconto County Economic Development Corporation to determine if the economy and lodging demand in the county could support a new hotel.

It was just what they wanted. The price was right, location ideal. It was the perfect size for a small family. Betty Bickel said the home she purchased with her boyfriend in December was just right.

Two top administrators of the Shawano School District have been hired in Gillett. On Thursday, the Gillett School Board approved the administrative contracts of Gillett native Todd Carlson, Shawano superintendent for the past six years, and Steve Linssen, associate principal of Shawano Community High School. Carlson was hired as superintendent to replace Kyle Ransom, who resigned in June. Linssen was hired as secondary school principal to replace

Proceedings from Aug. 28 Mary A. Holzberger, 53, Lena, entered not guilty pleas to theft of movable property, theft from a business setting and fraudulent writings, which allegedly occurred between Aug. 24, 2007, and Sept. 4, 2008, in the town of Lena. A teleconference and status conference are Dec. 5. A $5,000 signature bond continues. ^ Proceedings from Aug. 27 A status conference is Sept. 6 for Katrina M. Huempfner, 25, Green Bay.

At 1:30 a.m. Aug. 28, a car driven by a Green Bay woman swerved to avoid striking a deer on County Road W east of Bear Paw Road, town of Mountain, entered a ditch and struck a small tree. The driver was not injured. Her car sustained moderate damage. At 6:16 p.m. Aug.

Prior to the start of the school year, Steve Huisman, principal at Suring School, answered a few questions about his new position. Q Why did you want to be principal of Suring School? A Personally, becoming Suring’s principal is a great professional development opportunity for me. Even better, the move is a return to northern Wisconsin—a great place to raise a family. The people of this area have the culture and values of a hard work ethic.

Michael R. Abler, 53, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at his home. He was born on March 6, 1960, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Arthur Abler and Martina (Halbach) Abler, Wittenberg. On Feb. 17, 1979, Mike was united in marriage to Wanda Brenecke in Chilton. She survives. Mike and Wanda owned and operated Northwoods Sporting and Nursery in Birnamwood. Mike loved to work on cars and race cars, to hunt and to spend time with his friends.

Manawa wins Marion Invitational Manawa High School was a perfect 5-0 at the Marion Volleyball Invitational Friday in Marion. Tigerton was second with a record of 3-2. Wisconsin Valley Lutheran also went 3-2 to finish third.

Teagan Monfils finished sixth with a time of 16 minutes, 32 seconds, and the Shawano Community High School girls cross-country team finished 10th at the Terror Invitational at Pierce Park in Appleton. Shawano had a team score of 287. Kimberly (38) took first. The SCHS boys team finished eighth with a team score of 214. Jake Klister led the team, finishing 17th overall with a time of 18 minutes. Boys: 1. Kimberly (38), 2. Oshkosh West (46), 3.