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Wescott man charged with child sex assault

A 32-year-old Town of Wescott man is facing up to 60 years in prison for inappropriately touching a 12-year-old girl staying at his home.

Jakob Malitz has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. A $20,000 cash bond was imposed on him at an initial hearing June 10.

Indiana teen charged for sex with girlfriend

An Indiana teen claimed he could not be arrested for sexual assault with a girl under age 16 because of Romeo and Juliet laws in his state, but he was arrested anyway and could wind up spending much of his adult life in prison.

Baldwin wants details on Iran War deal

President Donald Trump has declared victory in the Iran War and said the memorandum of understanding between the two country confirms the months-long war is over.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said she’ll only believe that when she and other members of Congress get to see that deal.

Rounding up for literacy

Customers at Iverson’s Piggly Wiggly in Oconto Falls rounded up their grocery bills in May to benefit the Marinette and Oconto Counties Literacy Council. Store owner Bryce Iverson presented the $2,000 donation to Vicki Dobratz and Janet Glime, representatives of the literacy council.

 

Werner’s nomination signatures under scrutiny

Republican candidate for Secretary of State Cindy Werner appears to have illegally used a man still serving a felony sentence to gather nomination signatures, according to an investigation by The Badger Project using court records and her nomination papers filed with the state.

Menominee high school students stage theater showcase

Another of College of Menominee Nation’s high school cohorts will display their theatrical talents this summer. Titled “Showcase,” the short scenes taken from full-length shows will collectively offer students in the theater production course an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in cast and crew roles.

Unity and Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls open dedicated hospice wing

Unity, northeast Wisconsin’s first nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, has partnered with Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls, to open a dedicated hospice wing.

The collaboration enables Unity and Meadowbrook to meet the growing demand for hospice care delivery.

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