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Gillett council briefed on summer market, NNO

The weekly summer community market in Gillett is really getting popular this year, the Gillett City Council was told July 11. “We have to have at least 30 vendors now every Thursday,” said Shannon Stoner, director of the Gillett Public Library. “They sell everything from homemade crafts to soaps to homemade signs. It’s really amazing how well that has grown.” The community market is held from 5-7 p.m.
Be extra cautious to help prevent heatstroke
Hot summer days have already claimed the lives of at least 10 children this year in the United States due to heatstroke, often caused by being left unattended in cars. Aspirus Health strongly advises all caregivers to never leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a moment. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 immediately. Heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children.
Public Record
Shawano County Sheriff’s Department July 14 No report received by press time. July 13 Deputies responded to 57 incidents, including intoxication on South Warrington Avenue in Cecil; assisting with a fire on Ford Lane in the Town of Red Springs; assisting with a fire on Angle Road in the Town of Belle Plaine; operating while intoxicated on County Road F in the Town of Washington; intoxication on state Highway 29 in the Town of Herman; found proper
BABA: 13th-inning home run wins it for Caroline
South Central Division Week 12, July 14 New London 7, Scandinavia 6 WP: Noah Hanson, complete game 5Ks LP: Sterling Lutz Scandinavia hitters RJ Rosenthal 3x5 2 2B Braden Hunkins 2x5 2 2B Cyle Zblewski 2x5 Logan Moe 2x4 BB New London hitters Evan Muskevitch 3x4 BB 4 runs Andrew Parker 2 2B BB Noah Hanson 4x5 2 2B Plover at WeyMont, postponed Winneconne – BYE Northern Division Week 11, July 14 Birnamwood 11, Antigo/Polar 3 WP: Mason Meverden (7-0)
Fire station dedication, open house dates set
The City of Oconto Falls has set the dates for the dedication and a public open house for the community’s new fire station. The dedication is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 7 at the new home of the Oconto Falls Fire Department, 431 Union Ave., at the south end of Memorial Field. The Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is planning to stage a ribbon cutting. During the July 9 city council meeting, City Administrator Peter Wills said Gov.
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings of July 11 • A July 24-25 jury trial was rescheduled to Dec. 19-20 for Stephanie S. Farvour, 38, Gillett, who faces two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony and misdemeanor disorderly conduct, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred May 16, 2022. Judge Jay Conley scheduled a final pre-trial conference for Dec.
Oconto County Sheriff’s Department
July 10 Deputies responded to 35 incidents, including threatening on Teto Lane in the Town of Oconto, a death investigation in the Town of Mountain, fraud on County Road B in the Town of Oconto Falls, attempted fraud on Pranica Lane in the Town of Little Suamico, one traffic stop, three traffic hazards, one traffic offense, two citizen assists, three miscellaneous traffic incidents, one welfare check; two open-line 911 calls; one ambulance call.
Fun in the Falls returns again
The Oconto Falls City Council gave its preliminary blessing July 9 to a second edition of the Fun in the Falls festival. Troy Fowler told the council the event is scheduled for Aug. 17 and is not affiliated with the group that staged the first revival last year.
Officer Hull promoted to full time
A part-time officer with the Gillett Police Department for more than a decade has been promoted to full-time status. Chief Shane Breitenbach told the Gillett City Council on July 11 that Officer Ashley Hull was promoted to fill the full-time officer vacancy, and she officially assumed the assignment July 15. She was one of several applicants who had been interviewed June 19. “Officer Hull has been a part-time officer with the Gillett Police Depar
Extended fall absentee voting hours OK’d
The Oconto Falls City Clerk’s Office has been granted permission to extend its office hours during the run-up to the Nov. 5 election to accommodate voters who want to submit an in-person absentee ballot. Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman asked the city council July 9 for the OK to keep the office open until 6 p.m.
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