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SOFTBALL Gresham 12 Marion 4 Gresham Community School notched its first victory in two years after defeating host Marion (0-1, 0-1 Central Wisconsin Conference-10) Monday. Taylor Hoffman earned the victory for Gresham (1-0, 1-0 CWC-10). The Wildcats were led by Kamille Davids and Mackenzie Hoffman, who both batted 3 for 5.
SCHS pole vaulters shine at Watertown meet
The Shawano Community High School boys track team finished sixth and the girls seventh Saturday at the Watertown Indoor Relays. Watertown won the boys meet, and Slinger captured the girls title. Daniel Boivin had the best individual performance for the Hawks boys, finishing first in the pole vault at 13 feet, 6 inches.
Packers re-sign Raji, Guion
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed defensive tackles Letroy Guion and B.J. Raji. General Manager Ted Thompson announced the signings Tuesday. Details of the contracts were not available. Guion started all 16 games and both postseason contests for the Packers last season. He registered career highs with 62 tackles and 3½ sacks during the 2014 regular season while recording 12 tackles and a half-sack in the postseason.
Oconto County Sheriff’s Department
March 26 Deputies logged 41 incidents, including the following: Tree Down - Authorities investigated a report of a tree partially across Dale Creek Road and Sunny Slope Road in Oconto Falls. Accident - Authorities investigated a report of a vehicle hitting a house on Berry Lake Road in Gillett. Traffic Miscellaneous - Authorities investigated a report of a man stumbling around a vehicle parked on the side of Gohr Road in Krakow.
Melotte’s Meats to close Friday
In the tiny community of Brookside, in the town of Pensaukee in Oconto County, a small butcher shop is preparing to close its doors after years of providing fresh cuts of meat and butchering services to Oconto County residents and other customers. Melotte’s Meats, at the crossroads of Brookside Road and County Road J, will close April 3, and the equipment and buildings will be offered up for auction May 2. Owner Jerry Melotte said he has to sell
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from March 26 An arraignment/plea hearing was held for Justin M. Alsteen, 33, Little Suamico. He pleaded not guilty to all counts: two counts felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of THC (second offense) and three misdemeanor charges, all allegedly occurring Jan. 25 in Little Suamico. A $2,000 cash bond continues. A pretrial conference is scheduled April 17. An arraignment was held for Chris A.
Redesign of shooting range on hold
The Machickanee Forest Shooting Range, closed for nearly a year, is on the verge of rebirth. Oconto County has received preliminary notice it will receive a $175,000 grant that will allow the county to reorient the range to the northeast and incorporate other safety measures. The grant, which will cover 75 percent of the project’s total cost, is expected to be confirmed in late spring or summer, according to Robert Skalitzky, director of the Ocon
Falls selects superintendent search specialist
The search is on for new leadership in the Oconto Falls School District following Superintendent Dave Polashek’s recent announcement that he is retiring at the end of this school year. The School Board met in special session March 24 to hear proposals from three consultants interested in aiding the district in its quest for a new superintendent. After hearing the proposals and meeting briefly in executive session, the board chose School Exec Conn
2-candidate race for Suring village president
Two candidates are running for president of the village of Suring.
Supervisors seek second term
Incumbents Dennis Race and Fred Witt and challenger Mary Marks are candidates for Spruce town supervisor. Here are their election profiles. Dennis J. Race Age: 69, Spruce resident for 10 years Education: Green Bay East High School Employment: Semi-retired, drive part-time for Countrystyle Propane; formerly semi driver for Frigo Cheese Corporation Lena; semi driver (gas tanker) for Holiday Station Stores, Abrams; U.S.
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