The Shawano Common Council and several Plan Commission members Tuesday got their first detailed look at a proposed zoning code for the city that would replace the one that has been in effect for 31 years. The public will also have a chance to weigh in on it at an open house next week. The new code would put a premium on landscaping for any new development proposed in the city and would toss the “legal nonconforming” designation for properties tha

Confident. Hopeful.

Sept. 24 Deputies logged 34 incidents, including the following: Accident - Authorities investigated a vehicle that drove off Holtz Road in Oconto Falls. Theft - Authorities investigated the report of parts being taken off a vehicle on County Road CCC in Oconto Falls. Illegal Burning - Authorities investigated a report of something burning on Midway Road in Lena.

Replacing sanitary sewer mains during the state Highway 22 reconstruction project will cost typical residential Oconto Falls sewer customers an additional $2.35 a month beginning in November, according to a Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities employee. The Sewage Disposal Commission approved the increase to the fixed charge in August, hiking the monthly amount from $34.80 to $37.15, for customers with a 7/8-inch meter, the most common size, said Lis

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday marked the grand reopening of the Associated Bank branch in Oconto Falls. The ceremony and open house celebrated the completion of extensive interior and exterior remodeling and enhancements to ATM technology at the bank, 134 Main St. According to project supervisor Steve Cherney, of Findorff, the exterior upgrade included the replacement of the soffit and fascia, addition of a new Associated Bank sign, and gla

The search for a family living agent for Oconto County began last week. On Sept.

Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities contributed $1,000 to the Oconto County Economic Development Corporation to help support entrepreneurial efforts to strengthen the local business economy. “As a not-for-profit utility, we measure success by how much money we can keep within the community.

Proceedings from Sept. 25 An initial appearance was held for Gregory J. Turney, 35, Oconto Falls, on one felony charge of driving or operating a vehicle without consent and two misdemeanor charges Sept. 24 in Oconto Falls. A $2,500 cash bond was set. An adjourned initial appearance is Oct. 9. A waiver preliminary hearing was held for Lazaro A.

A 41-year-old female was cited for disorderly conduct following a noise disturbance complaint Sept. 12 on Jackson Street. The theft of an $80 check was reported Sept. 13 by a man working at a business on Pioneer Drive. A 33-year-old male from Oconto Falls was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct, causing bodily harm and bail jumping Sept. 14 at an Elm Avenue apartment.