A former Oconto Falls High School teacher faces 11 felony counts relating to sexual misconduct, child enticement and exposing intimate parts from his interactions with seven students over several years.

Gayle A. Gander, 60, made an initial appearance in Oconto County Circuit Court on Jan. 15. A preliminary hearing is set for 1 p.m. Feb. 13. He remains free on a $75,000 cash bond.

A 15-year-old boy from Lena died as the result of a snowmobile accident Jan. 13, according to a news release from the Oconto County Sheriff’s Department.

The victim has been identified as Kyler Cook.

Sheriff Todd Skarban said law enforcement was notified of the single-vehicle crash at 7:32 p.m.

A Wittenberg woman is among the 10 finalists for the next Packers FAN Hall of Fame induction.

Lorraine Mueller, who died Dec. 27, 2025, at age 102, was nominated by her family.

The Green Bay Packers are the only NFL franchise that is owned by individuals. Back in 1998, officials decided to honor that distinction by establishing the Packers FAN Hall of Fame whose sole purpose is to celebrate those who truly love the Packers.

Security concerns for staff led the county’s public property committee to agree Jan. 15 to lock the south doors of the courthouse three hours earlier each evening.

Currently, doors on the east and north sides of the buildings are locked at the end of the business day (4:30 p.m.), and the doors on the south end are locked at 9 p.m. Now, those southern doors will be locked at 6 p.m.

Native American tribal leaders are concerned about members getting caught up in the raids, arrests and detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

Leaders of the Stockbridge-Munsee, Menominee and other tribes are urging members to be aware of ICE raids and to be prepared if they are detained.

Beans and Banter, a podcast hosted by NiCole and Keith Fischer, the owners of The Mill in Bonduel, debuted in December 2025.

“Grab your coffee and stay as long as you want” is NiCole Fischer’s vision of The Mill, a popular coffee lounge, boutique and bourbon retailer, opened by the Fischers in late 2023, a vision that carries over to the Beans and Banter podcasts.

Thursday, Jan. 15

Shawano 54, Kewaunee 49

It was back and forth in a tough and physical game, but Shawano pulled away with a couple minutes remaining to seal the victory.

Leah Nordin was unstoppable with 35 points.

The Hawks improved to 8-6.

Other scores: Luxemburg-Casco 44, Oconto Falls 31

Thursday, Jan. 15

Bonduel 86, Weyauwega-Fremont 57

Quinn Wesenberg scored 29 points, and Ryan Westrich added 27 as Bonduel defeated Weyauwega-Fremont 86-57.

Jack Weier also scored 12 points.

The Bears improved to 11-0 overall and 7-0 in conference play.

Tigerton 67, Northland Lutheran 35

Thursday, Jan. 15

Shawano 4, Mosinee 3 (OT)

Shawano and Mosinee played into a double overtime period before the Hawks pulled out a 4-3 victory.

Shawano Community High School sophomore Quinten Harkey scored the winning goal at 1:15 in the second overtime period with Michael Dillenberg assisting.

The game started with Mosinee talking a 1-0 lead in the first period.