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Gresham Scholarship Fund raises $30K

Published by admin on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 3:01pm

Many community members came together March 25 to support graduating Gresham seniors as they get ready to take the next steps in life.

For the first time in three years, the Gresham Scholarship Fund held its annual banquet, where community members were invited to have dinner, partake in silent auctions and enjoy a night of supporting the community. Though the money is still being counted, GSF President Bob Klopke said about $30,000 was raised for those students who are graduating this spring.

“That would be a record for us,” said Klopke.

Mohr, Pribyl square off for Little Suamico town chairman

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 2:05pm

A longtime town board member and retired home inspector and an Extension community development educator are on the April 4 ballot for Little Suamico town chairman.

Incumbent Town Chairman Elmer Ragen is stepping down. Supervisor David Pribyl and political newcomer Dale Mohr survived a February primary election and will face each other in next week’s election. Mohr was the top vote getter in February.

Pribyl is also running to retain his seat as a town supervisor. If he were elected to both positions, the town board would appoint someone to fill the position.

Ordinance aims at school misbehavior

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:53pm

Students who vape in school, play hooky or bully other students will now be in violation of Oconto County ordinances after a county board vote on March 23.

Sheriff Todd Skarban said the new county ordinance mirrors the Suring village ordinances so that school resource officer Deputy Jess Keplinger potentially can enforce them against students who do not live in the village limits.

Supervisor Gary Frank raised questions about the need for such an ordinance, with penalties like fines as high as $500 fine for truancy.

Shawano and Oconto counties ready to settle opioid lawsuits

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:50pm

The Shawano and Oconto County boards last week approved the latest round of settlements with companies involved with the manufacture and distribution of opioids.

Most Wisconsin counties and several states joined in a lawsuit several years ago in an effort to reclaim some of the costs involved in the treatment of opioid addiction and enforcement of drugs laws.

Oconto County board approves incentive to retain ADA

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:46pm

The Oconto County Board has approved an incentive package aimed at retaining the county’s new assistant district attorney for as long as possible.

During its March 23 meeting, supervisors unanimously approved a plan to provide quarterly payments totaling $10,000 a year for three years to supplement the position’s posted salary range of $27.24 an hour, which equates to just under $57,000 annually based on a 40-hour work week.

Carbon offset study OK’d for Oconto County forests

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:45pm

A company that specializes in the development of carbon offset credits wants to study Oconto County public forests to assess their potential.

Monty Brink, the county forest and park administrator, and Josh Strauss, senior vice president for Anew Carbon Development LLC, provided the Oconto County Board with a primer in carbon offset credits during the board’s monthly meeting on March 23.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:40pm

Proceedings of March 24

• George K. Watruba, 62, Marinette, was placed on one year of probation after a one-year county jail sentence was imposed and stayed for possession of methamphetamine, in connection with an incident that occurred Sept. 6. Judge Jay N. Conley ordered that the sentence include 20 days in the county jail. Among other conditions, Watruba must maintain absolute sobriety during his probation, undergo an alcohol and other drug assessment and follow through with any recommended treatment or counseling.

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:39pm

March 26

December jury trial scheduled for French

Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 10:39am

Stephany French, 28, of Green Bay, was back in court March 29 for a final pre-trial conference in relation to an alleged drug homicide on Sept. 3, 2021.

Hoffman hired to plan future referendum

Published by LPulaski on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 3:43pm

The Shawano School Board started a push for a 2024 referendum on March 27 by hiring Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction, Inc. The company will assess district facilities and determine what sized project will be comfortable enough for residents and taxpayers to pay over the next 15-20 years.