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Nov. 9 dedication set for Oconto Falls veterans monument

Published by admin on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 7:58am

OCONTO FALLS — As a new veterans monument nears completion, plans have begun for a Nov. 9 dedication ceremony in time for Veterans Day.

Organizers chose that date so it would not conflict with previously scheduled Veterans Day events.

“It’s just too much to do all in one day,” said Bob Maloney, who has spearheaded the fundraising campaign for Oconto Falls American Legion Post 302. “The schools do such a great job with the (Veterans Day) programs at the high school and elementary school that we just didn’t want to get in the middle of that.”

Lena Lions sponsor 34th Dairy Fest

Published by admin on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 7:50am

The Lena Lions Dairy Fest kicked off Sept. 7 with a 5K run/walk followed by an hourlong parade featuring the Lena High School band, the Pulaski band and several veterans groups.

Oconto residents sent to federal prison for meth sales

Published by admin on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 6:51pm

Two Oconto residents have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to the charge of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Krueger announced Benjamin McNamara, 33, and Kristine Olson, 32, both of Oconto, were sentenced along with Gregory Ives, 41, of Mounds View, Minnesota.

Local grad goes full speed with summer training, Leinie’s internship

Published by admin on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 6:48pm

MENOMONIE — The summer of 2019 was anything but a time to relax for Mike Friedman, who is a senior this fall at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Quite the opposite. He took things up a notch or two.

On weekday afternoons, the food science and technology major has been, on average, going on an 11-mile run in and around Menomonie. A member of the Blue Devils cross-country team, he’s following coach Matt Schauf’s off-season training schedule — about 80 miles a week — to prepare for the fall season.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 9:13am

Proceedings of Sept. 5

John Joseph Fischer, 25, Oconto, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession with intent to deliver amphetamine and possession of the materials to produce or store methamphetamine, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred June 7. Both counts are alleged to be a second or subsequent offense. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for Oct. 17.

Proceedings of Sept. 4

Lena Lions invite public to Dairy Fest

Published by admin on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 3:22pm

The Lena Lions selected Dick and Dolly Gilles as parade marshals for the Lena Dairy Fest, scheduled for Saturday.

The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the west end of the village and end at St. Anne Parish, where many events will take place on the parish grounds.

Oconto County jail officer deploying to Ukraine

Published by admin on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 4:43pm

An Oconto County jail officer is among approximately 160 members of the 160 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers from the 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters who are scheduled to mobilize for deployment to Ukraine later this month.

Brandon England, who has been employed at the jail since May 2014, was honored for his service during the Aug. 22 meeting of the Oconto County Board.

In the Guard he is Warrant Officer England, serving as an intelligence analyst and is scheduled to be activated this month for one year.

Mark Zahn is new Suring fire chief

Published by admin on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 9:00am

SURING – The Suring Village Board has appointed Mark Zahn as chief of the Suring Volunteer Fire Department.

Zahn had been a captain prior to his appointment. He followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the fire department in January 1980.

A lifelong resident of the community and graduate of Suring High School, Zahn succeeds David “Chummy” Wagner, who retired from the department this spring.

Wagner has been a member of Suring Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years, including 31 years as fire chief.

State grand champion steer raised by Gillett youth

Published by admin on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 8:51am

GILLETT – A young man from Gillett took home grand champion honors for his lightweight dairy steer at the Wisconsin State Fair in August.

Brandin Bjelland’s steer won first place in the market registered dairy division in the junior beef cattle competition.

“The most exciting part about it was after you win, you get to stay another three extra days with everyone else who won,” Bjelland said.