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Art Gandt

Art Gandt was born in the Gillett Hospital on June 26, 1923, son of the late Otto and Bertha (Kasten) Gandt. He loved to remind people that the building is still standing to this day. Many will remember Art for his longtime career as a funeral director. He started as an apprentice at the Kuehl Funeral Home in Gillett, and after obtaining his funeral director’s license, he practiced in Merrill for four years.
Oconto County Sheriff’s Department
Aug. 27 Deputies logged 19 incidents, including the following: Suspicious - Authorities investigated a report of a male in military gear running down East Frontage Road in Little Suamico carrying a rifle and wearing a back pack. Theft - The theft of a bag of money was reported by Abrams Shell. Accident - Authorities investigated a two-car accident on County Road B and Main Street in Oconto Falls. Aug.
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from Aug. 26 A waiver preliminary hearing was held for Viola R. Gerdeen, 38, Gillett, on a felony charge of maintaining a drug trafficking place and two misdemeanor charges Aug. 5 in the town of Gillett. A $5,000 signature bond continues. An arraignment is Sept. 16. A plea hearing was held for Jeffrey D. Williquette, 17, Little Suamico, on 10 charges of possession of child pornography by person under 18 on July 1 in Little Suamico.
West Nile positive bird reported in county
A dead crow found in Oconto County on Aug. 18 tested positive for West Nile virus, according to Oconto County Public Health. This is the first bird that tested positive for West Nile virus in Oconto County in 2014. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Oconto Falls Police Department
A man lying on the grass at Caldwell Avenue and North Washington Street was taken into custody on a warrant violation Aug. 15. A 33-year-old female from Oconto Falls was arrested for disorderly conduct Aug. 15 following a domestic disturbance involving a 36-year-old male from Oconto Falls. A Schwinn bike valued at $25 was reported missing Aug. 16 from North Main Street. Peterson Ford, 300 N.
Pump failures frustrate staff
The city of Oconto Falls will try to recoup $3,000 in fees paid to a Green Bay company that installed and repaired pumps at the waste water treatment plant. The Oconto Falls City Council on Aug.
Casper aims to ‘touch lives’
Kelly Casper, Suring School superintendent since July 1, shared her thoughts regarding her educational philosophy and the challenges that lie ahead. Q What personal and professional strengths do you bring to the position? A “’To teach is to touch lives’ has been my motto my entire life. For the past 20 years, I have spent time focusing on the needs of children as a teacher, coach, department chair, elementary principal and MS/HS principal.
Credit union accepts ALS challenge
The N.E.W. Credit Union board of directors and employees completed the ice bucket challenge Aug. 25.
School leaders adapt to teaching changes
Tuesday marked the start of a new school year for local school districts, with a crop of new teachers entering the classrooms.
County should reinstate Doll-Yogerst
To the editor: Throughout our society we are encouraged to eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis. In the past year I discovered an exercise class that was available during the fall and winter months. The Strong Bones program was introduced by Oconto County University of Wisconsin-Extension Family Living Agent Donna Doll-Yogerst. Strong Bones is a low-impact progressive weight training, flexibility and balance program.
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