Several pumps and concrete barriers have been ordered by the the Menominee County Highway Department to help alleviate flooding and hopefully re-open state Highway 47-55 in Keshena. The state Department of Transportation closed the main road through Keshena on Tuesday, a day after the Menominee Indian tribe and Menominee County issued an emergency disaster declaration due to flooding from the Wolf River. “With it being a safety concern with water

A big first-half lead and the quick hands of junior Sara Hokenstad helped the Shawano Community High School girls basketball team get its first win of the season Tuesday against visiting Marinette. After building a 33-17 lead in the first half, the Hawks (1-5, 1-3 Bay Conference) allowed Marinette to climb back in the game with a big fourth quarter. The Marines (0-6, 0-3 Bay) managed to pull to within two, 43-41, with 4 seconds left.

Jennifer Zaddack, 43, Green Bay, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, after a courageous battle with diabetes. Jenny was born on March 13, 1971, and became part of the Zaddack family on April 18, 1972.

Allan “Al” Schmidt, 82, of Green Bay, formerly of Kelly Lake and Oconto Falls, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, 2014, at Tender Hearts care facility in Howard. He was born June 27, 1932, in Gillett to Adolph and Martha (Zahn) Schmidt. Al grew up in Gillett where he attended public schools, graduating from high school with the Class of 1950. On Sept. 13, 1952, he married Margaret Closser at Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay.

Michael Joseph Cody, 71, of Stiles, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at St. Clare Hospital in Oconto Falls. Mike was born on Oct. 31, 1943, in Green Bay to the late Edward and Mildred (Robson) Cody. For many years, he enjoyed country dancing, bowling and golf.

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Proceeds from Dec. 11 An adjourned initial appearance was held for Seth M. Fidler, 20, Crivitz, on a felony charge of driving or operating a vehicle without owner’s consent from Dec. 1 in Oconto County. A $500 cash bond continues. A preliminary hearing is Dec. 23. An adjourned initial appearance was held for Gregory M. Anders, 55, Oconto, on felony charges of possession of child pornography (10 counts) from Nov. 13 in Oconto.

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Prevea Health in eastern Wisconsin will join Integrated Health Network of Wisconsin (IHN), a clinically integrated network of independent Wisconsin health care systems and the Medical College of Wisconsin. The organizations have signed a letter of intent and will work to finalize the agreement in the next several weeks. The addition of HSHS and Prevea Health will increase Integrated Health Network’s growi

A hardwood flooring manufacturer, North American Finishing, has closed in Suring due to a lack of funds, it was reported at the Dec. 9 Suring Village Board meeting. North American Finishing was created in 2010 by Tim Flaherty to produce customized hardwood flooring.