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Bystol highlights busy year for highway department

Published by admin on Tue, 12/27/2022 - 12:41pm

The year 2022 was a busy one for the Shawano County Highway Department.

Highway Commissioner Grant Bystol appeared at the Dec. 21 Shawano County Board meeting to highlight some of the projects that were completed over the year, including replacing the bridge on County Road HHH in Shawano, improving Shawano County Park and a repaving project on County Road MMM in Shawano.

“We maintain 515 lane miles of state roadway in Shawano County,” said Bystol. “294 miles of county roadway, as well as, many townships that we do work for.”

March continues for Menominee independence

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 12/22/2022 - 5:00pm

Walking in the footsteps of those who came before took on a significant meaning Dec. 21 for more than 100 Menominee Indian High School students marching in honor of Restoration Day.

School district strategic plan getting updates

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 12/22/2022 - 4:55pm

Shawano School District could be revamping its strategic plan after a review of the latest goals showed many, especially those geared toward student success, were not achieved.

Only one of the six goals laid out under student success was achieved. That goal was to have a four-year graduation rate of 94% or higher as reported on the state report cards, and Shawano had a 94.3% graduation rate.

The other five goals were the following:

Lakewood library looks to hire general contractor

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 10:01am

Lakes Country Public Library’s initiative to renovate and expand is entering a new phase, with the library board asking architect Jeff Musson to find a general contractor for the project.

“To qualify for two large grants, we need a more solid estimate on the cost,” said Kathleen Marsh, building expansion committee fundraising chairwoman.

In regard to fundraising, Marsh told the board that the library has received several Required Minimum Distribution contributions, a method of donating that can lower income tax due.

Oconto Falls to inspect downtown properties

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 10:00am

The Oconto Falls City Council has given the go-ahead for the city administrator and zoning inspector to inspect downtown buildings and begin more strenuous enforcement for safety and zoning code violations.

The Dec. 13 vote followed concerns voiced by aldermen and the city’s Main Street Committee about the need to address ongoing violations, including residential homes in downtown storefronts. The city attorney recommended inspecting all downtown buildings and enforcing the existing ordinance, City Administrator Peter Wills said.

Oconto Falls officials visit fire stations

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:59am

Oconto Falls city officials were scheduled to visit Suamico and Greenville on Dec. 20 to tour recently completed fire stations and get an understanding of what is possible for the city’s new facility.

Fire Chief Tim Magnin told the Oconto Falls City Council on Dec. 13 that they want to focus on the most practical uses for their $7 million grant from the state Department of Administration Neighborhood Investment Fund, one of several programs created to distribute federal American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to the State of Wisconsin.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:57am

Proceedings of Dec. 16

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:54am

Dec. 18

Spectrum launches gigabit broadband, other services in Oconto County

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:53am

Spectrum has announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to nearly 1,500 homes and small businesses in parts of Oconto County.

Court News

Published by admin on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 2:30pm

• Sarah H. Ebertsch, 40, Wausau, was charged Dec. 12 with one count of possession of methamphetamine, one count of possession of narcotic drugs and two counts of bail jumping. Shawano-Menominee Circuit Court Judge Katherine Sloma set a cash bond of $1,500 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Dec. 15.