Gillett High School and Gillett GOAL Academy (charter school) will celebrate graduation at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25, in the T. S. Lindow Memorial Gymnasium. Commencement speakers will be Lisa Schmidt, valedictorian, Nicole Rotter, salutatorian, and Brianna Lemirande, class president. The class motto is “Success is a journey, not a destination,” by Ben Sweetland.

The Oconto Falls High School FBLA Chapter on May 5 held its annual end of the year banquet to recognize members for their achievements and to induct officers for 2014-2015. As part of the induction process, current officers lit candles and handed them to the officers who would take their positions. Each candle was a different color, symbolizing the unique characteristics and responsibilities of each officer position.

Ronald Christensen, CEO and administrator at Woodland Village, Suring, is a recipient of the Faith That Works award, given by the Diocese of Green Bay. Sponsored by The Compass, this award is given to leaders of the community and organizations who have a strong faith and utilize that faith in the everyday tasks of life. On April 11, Christensen was honored by Bishop David Ricken at the St.

Gillett baseball team remains winless Gillett High School lost 8-2 to Crivitz on May 8 despite a 2-for-2 performance by Eric Fischer and two runs scored by Bryce Cibulka. Third baseman Derek Zahn was 1-for-4 for the Tigers (0-9, 0-7 Marinette & Oconto Conference). The Wolverines improved to 4-6, 4-5 M&O. STAA claims top spot at invitational Nines were wild as St.

Oconto Falls High School senior Meghan Vandenack captured first place in the pole vault at the Peshtigo Invitational with a height of 8 feet, 6 inches Thursday. Meanwhile, junior Mike Friedman notched two top-three finishes at the invitational as the OFHS boys finished fourth.

The Oconto Falls High School battery of senior catcher Madelyn Kussow and freshman pitcher McKenna Kussow put a charge into the Panthers en route to a 7-1 victory over Luxemburg-Casco on Thursday in Oconto Falls. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Panthers (3-7, 3-7 Bay). Madelyn Kussow propelled the Panthers to a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first inning with a two-run home run to score leadoff hitter Liz Manns. McKenna Kussow pr

May 8 Deputies logged three incidents, including the following: Burglary - Authorities investigated a report of an apartment break-in in Lakewood.

Proceedings from May 8 Samantha L. Smith, 18, Oconto, pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of possession with the intent to deliver drugs as a party to a crime May 30 in Oconto and three counts of bail jumping. A $10,000 cash bond continues. A pretrial conference is July 10. An adjourned initial appearance was held for River Pendleton, 18, Gillett, on charges of aggravated battery April 29 in the town of Gillett.

On April 28, a 13-year-old male student at Washington Middle School was referred to Oconto County Health and Human Services after a disagreement with a teacher escalated. On May 1, authorities responded to a report of an individual attempting to break into a residence on North Main Street and found a resident of the home trying to gain entry after being accidentally locked out. On May 3, Jeremiah Jagodzinski, of Cecil, was cited for operating und