1 July 2014

Gillett woman charged with armed robbery

A Gillett woman accused of robbing a Shawano grocery store at knifepoint Friday made a quick change as part of her attempted getaway, but was spotted dumping her clothes into the garbage, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday. Brenda S. Webster, 56, could face a maximum 40 years in prison and $100,000 fine if found guilty of armed robbery. Webster allegedly entered the Guerrero Grocery, 520 S. Main St., Shawano, shortly before 6 p.m.
1 July 2014
Tractor safety training to be offered
The University of Wisconsin-Extension of Marinette and Oconto counties will sponsor a tractor and machinery safety certification course for youth interested in working on their family farms or for hire on other farms. Four days of instruction gives students the mandated 24 hours of training. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 and 30, and Friday, July 25 and Aug. 1, at the Pound Town Hall, W.
1 July 2014
Gillett projects lower school taxes
The Gillett School District is projecting a 6.3 percent reduction in its 2014-15 budget, based on preliminary estimates presented to the School Board on June 19. Last year’s budget was $7.347 million, and the proposed budget is $6.912 million, a reduction of $435,000. Superintendent Todd Carlson said the reduction is the result of a number of changes, including staffing reductions and a change in health insurance.
1 July 2014
Second meth lab uncovered in county
Two people were arrested June 25 after investigators found evidence of a methamphetamine lab at a residence in Stiles. A 49-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were booked into the Oconto County Jail. Charges are pending. It is the Times Herald’s policy not to name suspects until they have been charged. According to a news release from the attorney general’s office, a search warrant executed June 25 at 5196 St.
1 July 2014
Historic letters find home in Gillett
To the editor: Chas McKenzie, of Gillett, was thinking of his friend Rodney Gillett when he decided to write a letter to him during his time in Nashville during the Civil War.
1 July 2014
Do you use your cell in the loo?
It’s hard to go anywhere these days without seeing someone on a cell phone. They’re talking, tweeting, texting, playing games, listening to music. In the street, in the store, in the car, in the theater, even in church. And … in the bathroom. I confess that I’m a lifelong “bathroom reader.” I don’t like to waste that time, so I read.
1 July 2014
Roofing included in referendum proposal
With temperatures kissing the 90-degree mark this weekend on the path around the Falls, it was time to break out a fan. Working outdoors in the heat generated perspiration. Taking a break indoors in front of a fan sounded like a good idea.
1 July 2014
Runge receives educator award
The Suring School District faculty has selected Kathy (Regal) Runge as the recipient of the 2013-2014 Educator of Excellence Award presented by Nicolet Oconto Retired Teachers Association. A graduate of Suring School, Runge taught all of her 25 years in her home district. She graduated from St.
30 June 2014
Rothe vanquishes the competition
Tim Rothe has now accomplished something that few in racing have ever done, especially in recent years.
30 June 2014
BABA Roundup
Eastern Division Clintonville 9, Menominee 0 Pat Van Daalwyk earned the win while Alan O’Kimosh took the loss. Dean Muthig was 3 for 5. Jared Westphal was 2 for 4, and Jake VanAllen was 2 for 3. Lowell Chevalier was 2 for 3 for Menominee. Neopit 18, Gresham 2 Wil Corn and Alex Peters combined on a one-hitter as the Chiefs beat the Gophers in seven innings. Jordan Corn was 4 for 4 for Neopit. Dustin Peters was 3 for 3 with a double.
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