1 July 2014

Gillett boys basketball coach resigns

William Greenwood II has resigned as the varsity boys basketball coach at Gillett Secondary School to pursue a career in the private sector. Greenwood coached the Tigers varsity for one season, tallying a 7-17 record after replacing Matt Polomis. “He put a lot of time and effort into the program to help build a positive experience for the players and bring excitement to the basketball program,” Gillett School District Superintendent Todd Carlson
1 July 2014
Former OFHS standout tackles new sport
Brynn Larsen has always been competitive. After a three-sport career at Oconto Falls High School and playing softball at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, Larsen was in search of her next challenge. “I love basketball, softball, volleyball, all those sports, but I just can’t play them as good as I used to when I was younger and in shape,” Larsen said.
1 July 2014
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from June 27 Jamie L. Delebreau, 20, Rhinelander, pleaded not guilty to 13 drug-related charges from May 30, 2013, in Oconto. A $25,000 cash bond continues. A pretrial conference is Aug. 13. Jason A. Delebreau, 23, Rhinelander, pleaded not guilty to 13 drug-related charges from May 30, 2013, in Oconto. A $25,000 cash bond continues. A pretrial conference is Aug. 13. Proceedings from June 25 Kelly P.
1 July 2014
Oconto Falls Police Department
Shoplifting was reported June 13 at the Community Memorial Hospital gift shop, 855 S. Main St. A bird house valued a $40 was missing. A guest at Coachlight Inn, 248 N. Main St., reported receiving harassing telephone messages on June 14. A male and female on Elm Street were cited for harassment June 15, after their neighbor reported a disturbance. A hit-and-run occurred at 2:46 a.m.
1 July 2014
Oconto County Sheriff’s Department
June 26 Deputies logged 24 incidents, including the following: Lewd and lascivious - Authorities investigated a call about a male wearing no clothing on Michigan Avenue in Oconto by the school fence. Suspicious - Authorities investigated a Chevy van with two women and a man going house to house on Fireside Road in Oconto Falls trying to sell meat. Alarm - Authorities assisted with an alarm call at a Little Suamico home. Theft - Authorities invest
1 July 2014
Wittenberg standoff suspect ruled competent
A Gillett man charged with taking a hostage during a standoff with sheriff’s deputies in Wittenberg was found competent last week to stand trial. Travis W. Keiler, 29, was arrested April 22 after a two-hour standoff. He faces a felony count of taking hostages while using a dangerous weapon. A preliminary hearing in the case was delayed for a competency evaluation.
1 July 2014
Schools qualify for transportation aid
The Gillett and Suring school districts will receive more money in transportation aid, thanks to the Department of Public Instruction’s efforts to help districts with above-average student transportation costs. According to a press release from the DPI, $5 million will be distributed to 128 districts that qualify for the first year of the high cost transportation categorical aid.
1 July 2014
Gillett board OKs maintenance projects
The Gillett School Board on June 19 approved funding for three projects. Spaulding Floorworks of Oconto Falls will replace the carpeting in the high school principal’s office and floor tiles on the steps near the weight room for a cost of $9,478.50. The money, taken from the 2013-2014 budget, will also cover extra carpet squares to keep on hand.
1 July 2014
County E roadwork to begin Monday
A $2.2 million project to improve safety at the intersection of U.S. Highway 141 and County Road E in the town of Abrams will begin Monday, July 7, and finish by mid-October, according to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The goal of the project is to reduce the amount and severity of crashes at the intersection. The project has four components. The curve of Highway 141 will be reconstructed.
1 July 2014
Fresh water is important to animal health
As you may have noticed, our weather pattern is dramatically different than six months ago. The ambient (outside) temperatures have increased.
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