Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

March 8

Deputies responded to 31 incidents, including assault at the Shawano Shawano County Jail, 405 N. Main St.; one 911 call; three reckless driving incidents; two traffic hazards; two welfare checks; three crashes, two involving deer, one involving a cow.

March 7

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

March 8

Deputies responded to 71 incidents, including property damage on West Main Street in Lena; 18 traffic stops, seven traffic offenses, three citizen assists, two miscellaneous traffic incidents, one welfare check; two open-line 911 calls; three ambulance calls; one crash.

March 7

After three days of testimony and a little more than three hours of deliberation, an Oconto County jury on March 6 found an Oconto Falls man guilty of homicide by drunken driving.

Terrence Talley brought a story of shame March 4 to the Bonduel schools to children and adults alike, encouraging them to address it rather than keep it bottled inside.

During the day, he visited the three schools with different messages, ranging from talking about superheroes with the elementary school students to telling high schoolers that nobody has a perfect life.

At least one new face will join the Gillett School Board at the next swearing-in ceremony.

One incumbent and three challengers will compete for two seats in the April 7 election. The winners will serve three-year terms.

Jamie J. Heroux is the incumbent. Challengers are Nicole Blaskowski, Ben Korth and Elizabeth Telford.

What made you decide to run for this position?

The Oconto Falls Fire Department will host its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 21.

Dinner, desserts, refreshments and bucket raffles will be offered at the fire station at 431 Union Ave., Oconto Falls.

Prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for those 4 and younger.

Proceeds will be used to purchase additional training equipment.