Oconto County Times Herald

Oconto Falls Area Ambulance proposes major upgrade

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 3:11pm

The Oconto Falls Area Ambulance Service is working with local hospitals on an upgrade effort that would make it the first critical-care paramedic service in Oconto County.

The service is owned by the towns of Oconto Falls, Morgan, Stiles and Spruce, the City of Oconto Falls and the Village of Lena. Each municipality has a vote on the board of directors and contributes annual fees to the operation.

Oconto Falls Memorial Field flea market moves forward

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 3:05pm

Memorial Field in Oconto Falls will be the site of a Sunday flea market this spring and summer.

Organizer Kevin Sutrick is renting the park for the venture. He told the City Council on April 13 that he has more than 30 vendors lined up for the weekly flea market from May 16 through Sept. 26.

“We got the space. We got the vendors. We have the insurance,” Sutrick said. “Everything’s going real well. I think everybody’s going to be impressed.”

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 3:00pm

Proceedings of April 15

Kayak launches approved for Oconto Falls beaches

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 2:58pm

A launching area for kayaks and canoes will be installed this spring at the two beaches in Oconto Falls.

The City Council gave its approval April 13 to installation of the launching docks at East Side Beach and West Side Beach.

Joe Ruiz, a former city police officer who runs a kayak and paddle boat rental business called Off Duty Adventures, asked for permission to install the 14-by-4-foot docks in partnership with the Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and its president, Gail Yatso.

Northern Oconto County towns want to join Nicolet tech college district

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 2:56pm

Six towns in northern Oconto County are seeking the county board’s help in detaching from the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) School District.

The towns — Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview and Townsend — feel a more natural connection to Nicolet Area Technical College, which has an outreach center as close as Carter, just five miles from Townsend.

But the Wisconsin Technical College District Board denied their requests, according to a letter to county officials from Wayne O’Barski, chair of the Northern Oconto County Technical College Committee.

Oconto Falls superintendent grateful for community support

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 6:28pm

A grateful Oconto Falls school superintendent thanked the community for its support in this month’s referendum during the school board’s regular monthly meeting April 12.

“This will enable our school district to maintain effective programs and services in the future,” Superintendent Dean Hess said. “It’s going to provide opportunities for course offerings to be expanded in the future. We’ll be able to ensure our staff compensation is competitive with our neighboring school districts, and also be able to address both physical and cyber security in the future.”

Daughters of the King Celebration planned for mothers and daughters

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 6:12pm

Hillside Assembly invites all women in Northeast Wisconsin to a special mother-daughter banquet starting at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the church, 5890 State Highway 22 West, Gillett.

The Daughters of the King Celebration features a time of fellowship and a light dinner, followed by a special speaker. The Mpact girls ministry will present a unique Fashion Show.

The meal will include shredded pork sliders, chicken croissant sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, fruit, cheese and crackers, veggies and root beer floats.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 6:10pm

Proceedings of April 6

Bond was set at $25,000 cash for Cody R. Ludwig, 29, Marinette, after he was charged with possession of methamphetamine and felony bail jumping in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred April 4. His initial appearance was adjourned until April 15.

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 6:09pm

April 5

Deputies logged 50 incidents, including the following:

Suspicious — reported in the 200 block of East Frontage Road, Little Suamico, 12:20 a.m.

Underage alcohol — reported at an address in Chase, 12:48 a.m.

Structure fire — reported in the 17000 block of Brer Rabbit Lane, Lakewood, 11:11 a.m.

Wanted person — reported in the 400 block of Arbutus Avenue, City of Oconto, 12:39 p.m.

Property damage — reported in the 5000 block of state Highway 32, Town of Oconto Falls, 1:18 p.m.

Car fire in Oconto; adjacent buildings saved

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 6:07pm

Fire destroyed a car but Oconto firefighters were able to save adjacent buildings April 10.

According to a news release from Capt. Travis Cain, the Oconto Fire Rescue Department was dispatched to 116 Call Ave., Oconto, at 10:25 p.m., initially for the report of a structure fire. En route crews were informed the incident was actually a vehicle fire. The vehicle was reported to be fully involved next to a garage and between two houses. It was reported the occupants were out of the house and car and everyone was OK.