An Oconto County guide was fined $3,000 and banned from hunting on federal land for illegally placing bear bait in the Nicolet-Chequamegon National Forest.

Timothy J. Collar, 64, of Shiocton, received a one-year ban from entering a national forest and hunting with a firearm, including this year’s bear hunting season that runs through Oct. 25.

Patti Habeck has been named president and CEO of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, effective Dec. 1.

A unanimous selection of the New North board of directors, she leads the largest hunger-relief organization in the state, one which has experienced transformational growth strategically, financially and in culture over her tenure.

Cruisers Yachts is launching its newest fleet, the VTR. Designed and built in Oconto, the VTR line combines rugged capability and yacht-level craftsmanship.

The fleet debuts with two models: the 38 VTR, featuring an open cockpit, and the 38 VTR EC, which boasts an enclosed cockpit with climate control for all-weather boating. Both are powered by Mercury Verado outboards, with twin 300hp or 400hp engines.

The Gillett Public Library is the first JobPod Lite site to be launched in Wisconsin.

JobPod Lite facilitates easy and reliable access to online and virtual job search resources for job seekers by merging community library spaces with the expertise of workforce development professionals.

• Andrea P. Slater, 32, Green Bay, pleaded no contest Sept. 17 to second-degree recklessly endangering safety and a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. Judge Katherine Sloma withheld sentencing and placed her on four years of probation with conditions.

• Caitlyn C. Fish, 21, Green Bay, had her deferred prosecution agreement revoked July 3 from a 2025 conviction for child neglect and misdemeanor charges of possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Michael Judge sentenced her Sept. 18 to eight months in county jail.