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Teacher of the Year resigns

JoAnn Miller, who was named Wisconsin High School Teacher of the Year in 2012, has resigned as science teacher at Oconto Falls High School. Miller was also selected to represent Wisconsin in the national teacher of the year program, which included a teacher from each state and four U.S.
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from Sept. 5 A sentencing hearing was held for Tasha M. Carter, 24, Pulaski, on charges of battery to law enforcement officers, firefighters or commission wardens, which occurred Sept. 27, 2013, in Chase. She was sentenced to 13 months incarceration and three years extended supervision with the conditions of no contact with the victim or family and absolute sobriety.
High School Highlights
FOOTBALL Suring 30 Florence 14 Senior Creo VanBellinger rushed for 200 yards on 16 carries in Friday’s 30-14 victory as Suring picked up its first win of the season. With the Eagles (1-2, 1-0 Marinette & Oconto Conference) behind 6-0 in the second quarter, sophomore quarterback John Christensen connected with VanBellinger on a 9-yard scoring strike. Van Bellinger later exploded for a 95-yard touchdown run to tie the game entering halftime.
OFHS girls 13th at cross-country invite
Even though the place might not reflect it, the Oconto Falls High School girls cross-country runners ran a good race Friday at the Irish Invitational in Freedom. Coach Lon Ludemann was pleased with the progress of his young team, which finished 13th out of 15 Division 1 schools.
Oconto Falls remains winless
The Oconto Falls High School football team was unable to rebound from a tough first half Friday in a 35-8 loss to Marinette. Senior Jake Yatso, who rushed for 100 yards in the game, scored on a 25-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to avoid the shutout for the Panthers (0-3, 0-2 Bay Conference). “We have to stay positive.
Unbeaten Tigers win 3rd straight
With a key teammate sidelined, multiple players stepped up Friday as the Gillett Secondary School football team remained undefeated with a 27-8 victory at home over Laona/Wabeno. Senior halfback Monte Noffke, who scored seven touchdowns in the Tigers’ first two games, missed the game due to injury. “I thought our kids did a great job of rallying around each other and making up for the loss of (Noffke),” Tigers coach Rick Kamps said. Senior quarte
Two Tigers in top 10 at Freedom invite
The Gillett Secondary School doesn’t have enough cross-country runners to compete as boys and girls teams this season. However, the individuals are running well and impressing coach Bill DeJung. The runners were at the seventh annual Irish Invitational on Friday at the Irish Waters Golf Course in Freedom, and two Tigers placed in the top 10 in their divisions. “Very pleased with all six kids,” DeJung said.
Flu vaccines available this fall
Oconto County Public Health Department will offer several options for adults and children to receive their flu vaccine. Walk-in clinics will be held from 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Oct.
Log dating back to 1880s arrives at museum
A 130-year-old log rescued from Reservoir Pond in Townsend is now safely ensconced in its new home at the Holt & Balcom Logging Camp Museum in Lakewood. Donated by Debbie and Kyle Roeser, of Green Bay, the log has a U and a D clearly marked in two places, identifying it as an original log from the (Uri) Balcom and (Devillo) Holt Lumber Company.
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