The look of an August referendum grew clearer Monday, as the Oconto Falls School Board considered a two-pronged approach to bring in extra funds for a bucketload of projects. One potential referendum question would address the most costly and substantial improvements for the school district: a revamped entrance to Abrams Elementary, a sports complex that would include a football field and track, and parking lot updates at the district’s four scho

The Gillett Public Library on Thursday purchased its neighbor, the BMO Harris Bank building, and embarked on a three-phase plan to create library space and establish a community center and outdoor community square. “I’m just thrilled about the potential to revitalize our downtown,” Library Director Kay Rankel said. “We have the opportunity to make a difference.” Library officials paid $120,000 for the 2,367 square-foot building at 204 E.

Oconto High School reopened its door for students and staff Monday, nearly three weeks after a fire forced them to relocate to the middle school while every sign of the fire was wiped clean. “It’s so nice to be back to normal!” Spanish teacher Ben Bourassa said Monday morning. “It’s a lot cleaner,” said sophomore Nathan Ortiz. “It’s very nice.

Investigators were contacting family members in area missing persons cases Tuesday, gathering information they hope could help identify human remains discovered in the town of Richmond over the weekend. The State Crime Lab in Madison was conducting a forensic examination and autopsy Tuesday, but as of late afternoon no identification had been released. Four unsolved missing persons cases in the region going back to 2009 could be in play in this c

Shawano Police Department May 11 Police logged 21 incidents, including the following: Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 200 block of East Randall Street. Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 100 block of South Andrews Street. Disturbance — A security guard at Kmart, 1211 E. Green Bay St., sustained a hand injury after being accosted by a male customer who refused to show a receipt.

The Green Bay Packers kept one Wisconsin player in state, added a candidate to replace departed center Evan Dietrich-Smith, and got another outside linebacker to beef up the pass rush on the third day of the 2014 NFL draft. “It’s all about building a 90-man roster,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. “We definitely got better the last few days.” The home state crowd loved the Packers’ move with their second pick in the fifth round (No.

A homicide investigation is under way after human remains were found Saturday afternoon in the town of Richmond, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department said. The remains, along with what Sheriff Randy Wright said were other “evidence and artifacts,” have been sent for forensic examination and an autopsy to the State Crime Lab. Wight said a group of young adults found the remains along the south side of Peach Road near County Road MMM and called

Aaron Rodgers has a new weapon. That’s a scary thought for NFC North defenses. With the departure of wide receiver James Jones to free agency in the offseason, the Green Bay Packers opted for offense early in Day 2 of the NFL draft. The Packers selected Fresno State wide receiver Davante Adams at No.

Wildcats take Rosholt 9 innings The Gresham Community High School baseball team nearly handed Rosholt its first Central Wisconsin Conference-10 loss, going nine innings before losing 8-7. “We played the game of our lives,” Gresham coach Troy Kuhn said.