Oconto County Times Herald

St. John Lutheran School

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 7:04pm

The students of St. John Lutheran School, near Suring, completed the distance learning school year in early June. School officials said the teaching staff was proud that so many of the students put forth the effort needed to complete their assignments and were promoted to the next grade.

Special congratulations go to the eighth-grade students, Alyssa Schowalter and Isaac Young.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 6:46pm

Aug. 9

Deputies logged 53 incidents, including the following:

Fireworks — reported in the 11000 block of Laura Lane, Riverview, 12:36 a.m.

Underage alcohol — reported at an address in Chase, 12:45 a.m.

Suspicious — reported in the 200 block of Van Buren Street, City of Oconto Falls, 4:50 a.m.

Suspicious — reported near North Main Street and County Road B, Town of Oconto Falls, 4:59 a.m.

Noise disturbance — reported in the 7000 block of County Road S, Chase, 5:08 a.m.

Great Lakes water levels reaching peaks for the year

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 1:05pm

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says each of the Great Lakes, except Lake Superior, have likely reached their peak water levels for the year and are predicted to decline — but that doesn’t mean concerns about high water will be over anytime soon.

Hearing set on Oconto Falls projects

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 1:02pm

The Oconto Falls City Council has scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 on an upgrade of the Senior Center and planning for downtown revitalization. The federal government would fund both projects.

The council voted unanimously July 14 in favor of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications under the state Department of Administration’s “CLOSE” program.

Work starts on next stretch of Panther Path

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:59pm

The Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is moving ahead with plans for the sixth annual Run for the Trails event, as construction gets underway on the next leg of a community walking trail.

About 1,500 feet is being added to the Panther Path along County Road I behind Oconto Falls High School, which eventually will be a paved recreational trail around the high school, ST Paper Stadium and Oconto Falls Elementary School.

Run for the Trails, a timed half-marathon, 10K run and 5K run/walk through the city, is scheduled for Sept. 26, with an 8 a.m. start for all three races.

Two charged with storage unit break-ins

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:55pm

A second woman has been charged in a series of storage unit break-ins that occurred around Oconto County in April and May.

Kari A. Cooper, 44, Oconto, faces 10 counts of burglary to a building or dwelling in connection with break-ins to storage units in the city of Gillett and the towns of Pensaukee, Underhill, Stiles, Oconto and Brazeau.

Public libraries slowly reopening

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:53pm

The six municipal libraries in Oconto County are open to the public again, although hours are more limited than they were before they were closed because of COVID-19 concerns.

The Suring Area Public Library is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, with up to five people at a time allowed inside from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Aug. 11. Curbside service and entry by appointment is available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and curbside service only takes place 9 a.m.-noon Friday.

College Notes

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:48pm

Marquette

Stephanie Prasser, Lakewood, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, in May. Prasser earned a Juris Doctor in Law.

Northern Michigan

Four Oconto County students satisfied their degree requirements at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan, in May.

Bridgett Gorman, Oconto Falls, earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

Brad Lavallie, Sobieski, earned an Associate of Science in general studies.

Oconto County Circuit Court

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:17pm

Proceedings of Aug. 6

Christopher Richard Terry, 32, Suring, pleaded no contest to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (fifth or sixth offense), in connection with an incident that occurred May 2. Judge Michael T. Judge scheduled sentencing for Oct. 8 and ordered a pre-sentence investigation.

Tips for making kids more comfortable with masks

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:13pm

Wearing a cloth mask, in addition to practicing physical distancing and frequent handwashing, plays a critical role in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, according to Prevea Health and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.

The providers offer the following guidance for parents and caregivers in helping children become more comfortable with wearing a mask.

Should all children wear a mask?