16 July 2013

Jail referendum language dropped

The push to build a law enforcement center in the town of Little River cleared another hurdle last week, as the Oconto City Council approved an amendment to its annexation agreement that drops the reference to a referendum. The Little River Town Board will discuss the amendment today. The original annexation agreement, which gives the city right-of-way access to the proposed center’s site, required the passage of a referendum before Little River
16 July 2013
Lisa Mae Cortez
Lisa Mae Cortez, 35, Milwaukee, formerly of Oconto Falls, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2013, at a Milwaukee hospital. She was born July 17, 1977, in Alamo, Texas, to Antonio Cortez Jr. and Mary Meyer. Lisa moved with her mother back to Oconto Falls in 1982 where she attended public schools, graduating from high school with the Class of 1995.
16 July 2013
Farm bill still a long way from becoming law
Thursday marked the House passage of the Farm Bill. Wait a minute, actually it only passed the agricultural portion of the Farm Bill, which is the smaller part of it.
16 July 2013
Salt shed project put on hold
The city of Gillett needs a place to store its salt this winter, following the collapse of a partnership with the town of Gillett to build a new shed. The city tore down its salt shed because of inadequate size, poor condition and location. The shed was located on the site of Nicolet Trail Campground, now under development by the Community Development Authority.
16 July 2013
Gillett looks to contract out for garbage service
By the end of 2013, the city of Gillett plans to dump its costly garbage-collection service in favor of a private contractor. Nanette Mohr, chairwoman of the Public Works Committee, said two companies have submitted bids to take over, beginning Jan. 1, 2014.
16 July 2013
David R. St. Louis
David R. St. Louis, “Bimms,” 58, of Suring (Kelly Lake), passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. David was born July 26, 1954, to Robert and Helen (Houska) St. Louis. He was a milk truck driver for Springside Cheese Factory for all of his life. He was a board member of the Kelly Lake Sanitary District. David is survived by his mother, Helen St. Louis; two brothers, Wayne (Jean) St. Louis, Greg (Chris) St.
16 July 2013
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from July 12 John F. Benser, 48, Pound, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, eighth offense. He was arrested March 11 in the town of Brazeau. A presentence investigation was ordered, with sentencing set for Sept. 4. His $10,000 cash bond continues, and he is not to drive without a valid license and have no alcohol. Matthew R.
16 July 2013
Discovery of underground tanks delays Gillett work
The development of Gillett’s new campground, already slowed by the weather, experienced another delay recently when the excavator uncovered two, 300-gallon underground tanks at the site. Although the tanks were empty, the Department of Natural Resources took samples of the soil nearby.
16 July 2013
Pagels presents Tracks in the Timber
The historical connection between logging and the railroad industry is the subject of a presentation at the newly restored Holt & Balcom Logging Camp Museum. Brad Pagels, a logging railroad expert, will present Tracks in the Timber at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the museum, located off County Road F, just east of Lakewood. Pagels will tell how railroads, introduced to the Northwoods by W.A. Holt in 1903, changed the way logging was done.
16 July 2013
Albert “Allie” Barrett
Albert “Allie” Joseph Barrett entered eternal life at the age of 71, in Florida on June 25, 2013, after complications of open heart surgery. He was born April 30, 1942, in Green Bay to the late Albert and Lorraine Barrett. In 1945, Al’s family moved to Little Suamico, where his mother and father bought Geano Beach Resort. Al graduated from Oconto Falls High School, Class of 1960. Following graduation, he entered the Navy.
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