Oconto County will replace its video conferencing equipment in two courtrooms, allowing people to appear at hearings via TV monitors from courtrooms or prison systems outside the county. The County Board on Thursday agreed to contract with Camera Corner Connecting Point, Green Bay, for the purchase and installation of video conferencing equipment.

The Gillett School District is asking residents to contact their legislators to voice opposition to Gov.

There are times when we have the opportunity to recognize some great people who have reached significant milestones in their careers while traveling the path around the Falls. Such was the case at a recent School Board meeting when we honored those individuals who have worked 15 or 25 years with the district. We hope we will continue to have their services for years to come. Continuity with a team can be critical to success.

There’s a pair of black socks that’s nearly 54 years old in my dresser drawer. They’re the socks that came with the rented tux I wore when Marilyn and I got married in 1961. I’ve worn those socks just five other times—at the weddings of our five kids. Maybe if I’m lucky enough to be around for any of my grandkids’ weddings, I’ll wear them again. Who knows? I’m not basically a superstitious guy.

Students at Lena School learned the real-world consequences of distracted driving Thursday through the “It Can Wait” movement, which warns of the dangers of texting while driving. “The message is very simple. No text message is worth risking your life or someone else’s,” said Robyn Gruner, director of external affairs for AT&T, which along with AAA, the Wisconsin State Patrol and State Sen.

Suring High School received a No. 4 seed in the WIAA Division 5 boys basketball tournament brackets released Sunday. The Eagles will play No. 5 St. Thomas Aquinas at 7 p.m. March 3 at Suring High School. The Marinette & Oconto Conference rivals split their regular season games this year, with Suring posting a 45-38 road win Feb. 13 and losing 56-49 Jan.

Three Oconto Falls High School wrestlers stamped their tickets to the WIAA Division 2 state finals after capturing two sectional titles and a second-place finish Saturday at OFHS. Senior Dewey Krueger (152 pounds) will return for his fourth appearance at state, while senior Sam Konitzer (126) and sophomore Nate Trepanier (145) will each make his first trip to the Kohl Center on Thursday. Krueger pinned two of his three sectional opponents, includ

Oconto Falls High School coach Mike Kaczmarek Jr. could not be more pleased with senior Kayla Virtues’ performance Thursday in the Panthers’ 27-22 victory over Shawano. It was the perfect night for the senior to make a statement as fans honored her and leading scorer Liz Manns on Senior Night. Virtues made a decisive layup to break a 22-22 tie with 32 seconds remaining in the game. “I was really happy for her,” Kaczmarek said.

Oconto Falls High School will face Wittenberg-Birnamwood at 7 p.m. March 3 in the opening round of the WIAA Division 3 boys basketball regionals. The tournament pairings were announced Sunday. Oconto Falls (4-16, 1-14 Bay Conference), a No. 3 seed, will play at home against No.