The water main and sanitary sewer installation work on Highway 22 from Cherry Street to Highland Drive was completed last week.

Residents in the town of Spruce, with a 14-12 vote, agreed to raise taxes to the state-imposed levy limit for 2015, despite the Town Board’s requests for additional funds. The Town Board proposed an increase in the tax levy of 9 percent, from $130,654 in 2014 to $142,965 in 2015, seeking taxpayers’ approval at a town meeting on Friday.

Two male students at Oconto Falls High School were referred to juvenile authorities Nov. 20 after staff members reported a 16-year-old appeared to be under the influence of a prescription drug allegedly supplied by a 14-year-old. Both boys are Oconto Falls residents. An Oconto Falls officer investigated two incidents Nov.

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Proceedings from Dec. 4 An initial appearance was held for Kelly P. Grzybowski, 19, Lena, on two federal charges of theft, movable property special facts, party to a crime on Nov. 23 in the town of Oconto. The court set a $10,000 cash bond with the condition of no contact with the victim or victim’s family. A continued initial appearance is Jan. 15. William J.

Another Monday start to the work week on the path around the Falls brought weather issues, not cold, but a good 5 inches of snow. There is nothing like a beautiful snowstorm to get people in the mood for the holidays. Many of the snowplow guys on Monday morning must have felt that Christmas came early this year. Speaking of Christmas and the holidays, we are coming into the holiday concert season.

I’ve heard of cell phone elbow, but I heard a story on the news about a growing medical problem which doctors are referring to as “text neck,” a problem that involves the neck, back, shoulders and arms. So texting (and other cell phone usage) is becoming a literal “pain in the neck.” I suppose you could be reading this column on a mobile device like a phone or a tablet.

Two seasons ago, the Gillett/Suring wrestling team had seven freshmen who were thrust into starting roles. Now, they are juniors, along with two seniors, and will be relied on this season. “I feel pretty comfortable with the amount of experience we have, but we could always use more,” second-year head coach Mitch Szwet said.

Expectations are high for the Oconto Falls High School wrestling team after losing no wrestlers to graduation from last year’s squad. “All the parts are kind of in place and we gain a couple nice freshmen, so we’re really excited,” Oconto Falls tri-head coach Marc Kinziger said. Kinziger anticipates a great season after seeing the wrestlers develop in two summer camps, participating in Wisconsin Dells against teams from Minnesota, Illinois and Io