Oconto Falls officials are working with state and county agencies toward redevelopment of the long-vacant former Hardee’s restaurant and a former gas station on state Highway 22 near the northwest city limits. City Administrator Peter Wills gave an update on the effort during the city council’s June 11 monthly meeting. “I’m not looking for action right now, mainly trying to bring you up to speed,” Wills said.

No one would describe “Whiskey Sour” by J.A. Konrath as a pleasant read, but it was hard to put down. As the first book in Konrath’s Jack Daniels series, it creates a true picture of the life of a Chicago violent crimes cop. Police Lt. Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels has worked hard to achieve her rank but acknowledges that every step has taken a toll on her personal life.

The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association will hold its 2024 All-Star Games later this month at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Two area boys and four girls are among those students chosen to participate. The Girls All-Star Games will be held June 26, while the Boys All-Star Games will be held June 27. Gillett’s Aydin Franti and Ben Matczak are on the boys roster.

Early rain scrapped the Eland at Hatley Badger Amateur Baseball Association game over the weekend.

June 16 Waupaca 14, Cecil 3 Cecil could not match the power of Waupaca as they lost 14-3 in Dairyland League baseball action. Waupaca Lakemen opened the scoring in the second after Ryan Dayton singled, scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Walker Smith doubled and Alex Pankratz tripled, each scoring one run.

• A jury on May 7 found Julie L. Schlichting, 50, Shawano, guilty of possession of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. On June 10, Judge Katherine Sloma withheld sentence and placed her on three years of probation with conditions including 120 days in county jail. • Shawn D. Clark, 45, Aniwa, pleaded no contest June 13 to a sex registry violation.

Proceedings of June 14 • Javier Lashun Dixon, 31, Sobieski, pleaded no contest to pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of bail jumping, in connection with an incident that occurred Sept. 20, 2023, as well as two counts of misdemeanor disorderly conduct in connection with incidents that occurred June 15 and June 20, 2023. Related felony charges were dismissed in a plea agreement.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department June 16 Deputies responded to 23 incidents, including found property at Shawano County Jail, 405 N.