Besides getting screened annually beginning at age 45, eating a diet rich in fiber is a helpful step in avoiding colorectal cancer.

Oconto Falls Indoor Meet

March 24

The Oconto Falls boys and girls track teams won their home indoor meet, facing off against four other teams.

The Panther boys scored 86.5 points, followed by Crivitz 64.5, Suring 27, and Oconto and Algoma with 17 each.

The girls led with 79 points, followed by Crivitz 51, Suring 48, Oconto 21 and Algoma 10.

Cameron AD Wagner, affectionately known as Cam or Hambone, of Lena, passed away March 19, 2026, at the age of 13. Though his time with us was short – he was born April 28, 2012 – Cam lived a full and compassionate life, touching the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Mildred “Midge” Leslie, 95, of Mattoon, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Rosemary Manor in Mattoon.

Midge was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of William Sr. and Genevieve (Skeel) Leslie.

Midge worked as an X-ray technician in Chicago. She enjoyed the outdoors, biking and canoeing. Midge enjoyed traveling and going to Door County. She liked to watch tennis, softball and westerns.

There will be at least one new face on the Oconto Falls School Board following the April 7 election.

Incumbent Emilie Trudell is seeking another term, while Misty Gilbertson and Brandon Martzke seek to earn a spot. Two people will be elected to serve three-year terms.

All candidates were sent questionnaires about themselves and the issues. Gilbertson did not respond to inquiries.