• Christopher L. Uhl, 42, Marinette, appeared July 13 regarding an extradition warrant from the state of Michigan. Judge Hannah Schuchart adjourned the hearing to give him time to contact an attorney and scheduled a status conference for Aug. 11.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

July 19

Oconto County Sheriff's Department

July 19

Warm beer and lousy service are back in a northern Oconto County community.

That tongue-in-cheek business slogan for the Long Branch Saloon disappeared in January 2025 after a fire destroyed the bar and grill at 17901 State Highway 32, Townsend.

Co-owners Eric Branch and his cousin, Kelly Branch, rebuilt the business from scratch and a new and improved saloon opened its doors to customers Feb. 1 of this year.

Twelve76, the new fine-dining restaurant located in the former Dixon’s Torchlight building at 1276 E. Green Bay St., is expected to open by the end of the month.

A meal for family and friends of owners Domenic and Sal Badalamenti was held early last week, and a soft opening for a limited number of customers was held during the middle and end of the week.