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Oconto County Times Herald distribution expands to entire county

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 1:05pm

If this is the first time you’ve seen the Oconto County Times Herald in awhile, NEW Media Inc. welcomes you back.

Starting this week, the Oconto County Times Herald will be distributing 11,000 copies of the print edition via direct mail as part of its continuing mission of informing and educating Oconto County residents about what’s going on in their communities.

Gillett superintendent Hencsik passes away

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:53pm

The superintendent of Gillett Public Schools died the morning of May 28, hours before the graduation ceremony began for the Class of 2023.

Todd Hencsik, 51, was hired in 2020 to succeed retiring superintendent Todd Carlson. He became responsible for guiding the district through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

BayCare Clinic eye center to close

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:51pm

BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists, which has served the Oconto Falls area since 1985, is closing its Oconto Falls location at year’s end.

A news release said the decision is driven by physician retirements and “reflects the evolving healthcare landscape and the need to ensure exceptional care for patients at all locations.”

The clinic said it extends heartfelt gratitude to the Oconto Falls community for its support over the past 38 years.

Town of Brazeau to join Gillett Municipal Court

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:50pm

The Town of Brazeau has begun the process of joining the Gillett Joint Municipal Court, the 10th town to become part of the court operated by the city of Gillett.

Established in 2011, the court currently consists of the municipalities of the city of Gillett, as well as the towns of Breed, Doty, Gillett, Green Valley, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, Townsend, and Underhill. Good-cause hearings are generally held on the first Wednesday of every month starting at 2:30 p.m., followed by initial appearances at 3 p.m., with trials set accordingly.

AARP grant enables interpretive signage at Oconto Marsh

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:49pm

Trial scheduled in fatal Oconto County crash

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:45pm

A three-day jury trial starting Nov. 28 has been scheduled for an Oconto Falls man charged with homicide by the intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.

Thomas Edward Wolf, 56, is charged in connection with a crash Aug. 3, 2022, that claimed the life of Bart Erdman, 60, also of Oconto Falls.

Oconto County Judge Michael T. Judge scheduled a motion hearing for July 14.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings May 25-June 1

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:42pm

Proceedings of June 1

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 12:40pm

May 31

Viral bullying video continues to be debated

Published by admin on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 10:14am

Video of a Shawano Community Middle School student attacking another student that has made the rounds on the internet and news outlets has tarnished the Shawano School District’s reputation, officials reported at the Shawano School Board meeting on June 5.

The meeting also saw community members and board members express their anger at what happened, but the board is planning to look over school policies on bullying to see what needs to be changed.

Public Record

Published by admin on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 10:09am

Shawano Police Department

June 5

Officers responded to 33 incidents, including lost property at Cellcom, 511 N. Main St.; drug offenses at Memorial Park, 901 S. Lincoln St.; a noise complaint on Madison Way; property damage on South Evergreen Street; a probation arrest at Probation and Parole, 1340 E. Green Bay St.; a warrant arest on South Sawyer Street; trespassing on South Franklin Street.

June 4