David P. Schneider, 67, New London, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Theda Clark Hospital.

Proceedings from Nov. 25 An initial appearance was held for Nathan M. Belongia, 20, Oconto, on a felony charge of bail jumping and a misdemeanor charge, which allegedly occurred Nov. 18 in Stiles. The court set a $1,500 cash bond. A continued initial appearance is Dec. 14. Proceedings from Nov. 24 A preliminary hearing was held for Steven L.

Nov. 23 Deputies logged 28 incidents including the following: Accident - Authorities assisted with a one-vehicle rollover on County Road A, east of County J in Oconto. Burglary - Authorities investigated a report of a burglary that may have occurred in the spring.

The wheel tax enacted by the Gillett City Council in January has raised $10,000 for the city’s street repairs, but some town of Gillett residents question why they are being charged the $20 fee. The city has been collecting the wheel tax since July, charging $20 to owners of vehicles registered in the city, including cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks. But town of Gillett residents, like Julie Rost, also see the $20 charge on their registration re

City of Gillett residents will be subject to yet another rate increase, this time for water usage. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin proposes a 21 percent rate increase.

The $2.02 million budget reviewed by the city of Oconto Falls on Monday night includes pay raises for workers, new youth baseball equipment and a UTV for the park and recreation department, and a small decrease in property tax bills for 2016. New construction, including The Cottages at MeadowLands and Bellin Health Oconto Falls in 2015, increased the total equalized property value in the city by 7 percent, compared with just half a percent in 201

With only a couple of weeks of practice in, the first game for the Gillett High School boys basketball team was going to be a feeling out process. That’s especially true with a new coach in Todd Carlson. “I don’t know the players very well yet and they don’t know me very well yet, and we’ve got a long ways to go,” Carlson said. “I think this is a bunch that’s going to work to get there.

Gillett/Suring wrestling head coach Mitch Szwet is focused on changing one aspect of his team this year — its mentality. With four returning WIAA Division 3 sectional qualifiers, including state-qualifier senior Alex Zeitler, the Tigers are ready to compete with Coleman for the Marinette & Oconto Conference title, a season after taking second place. “Instead of being OK with hanging in there with the big schools, go out there and expect to wi

Shawano Police Department Nov. 29 Police logged 15 incidents, including the following: Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 200 block of Pearl Avenue. Theft — A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle at Walmart, 1244 E. Green Bay St. Accident — Police responded to a car versus deer crash in the 1300 block of East Green Bay Street. Shoplifting — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, 1244 E.