Oconto County Times Herald

One killed, one injured in separate ATV/UTV crashes

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 11:31am

UNDERHILL — A man from the village of Lannon in Waukesha County died May 24 in an all-terrain vehicle crash near the Oconto-Menominee county line.

David Heinemeyer, 55, was driving the ATV along Michael Circle, a short road off County Road HH in the town of Underhill, around 3:30 p.m.

The Department of Natural Resources said the driver lost control while going through a right-angle curve, and the ATV rolled over on him, causing severe head and facial trauma.

Heinemeyer was not wearing a helmet, and the results of blood test are pending, officials said.

Gillett salutes the Class of 2020

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:36am

Photos by Warren Bluhm

Dollar General construction

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:32am

The exterior walls are up as construction continues on the new Dollar General store across from Lena Public Schools on Main Street. The store is expected to open later this year.

Warren Bluhm | NEW Media

Wildcat pride

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:31am

Installation is complete on new safety film on the windows and doors of Lena Public Schools. The protective film is almost invisible from inside the school.

Warren Bluhm | NEW Media

Brave new world

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:29am

A young family relaxes as Mother Goose grabs a bite to eat along the Splinter Causeway at Breakwater Park in Oconto on May 29.

Warren Bluhm | NEW Media

Carlson honored

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:28am

Gillett Superintendent Todd Carlson, left, is honored during the May 21 school board meeting by state Rep. Jeff Mursau, who presents a citation from the state Legislature recognizing the retiring educator’s long career serving schools in the Northwoods. Carlson is retiring after six years as administrator of the Gillett School District, from which he graduated high school in 1977. Carlson spent more than half of his career in Suring, rising from an internship to superintendent before becoming top administrator in Shawano in 2007 and Gillett in 2013.

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 9:44am

May 27

Deputies logged 43 incidents, including the following:

Property damage — reported in the 3000 block of County Road J, Pensaukee, 6:34 a.m.

Theft — reported in the 5000 block of County Road N, Oconto, 6:38 a.m.

Harassment — reported in the 10000 block of Randall Lane, Breed, 10:06 a.m.

Theft — reported in the 6000 block of County Road S, Little Suamico, 11:49 a.m.

Trespassing — reported in the 17000 block of Remus Woods Lane, Lakewood, 3:32 p.m.

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 9:42am

110 years ago • June 2, 1910 • Oconto Falls Herald

OCONTO FALLS: The railway bridge across the river in this village, which was commenced by C. & N.W. railway company last winter, will be completed this week. By Saturday the connections will be made with the tracks on the west side so that the trains can be loaded and unloaded at the sulfite mill, sawmill or planing mill.

ADRC, Alzheimer’s group offer educational series

Published by admin on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 9:39am

OCONTO FALLS — The Wolf River Aging & Disabilities Resource Center and Alzheimer’s Association continue their series of educational programs this month with “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research.”

Participants will learn the latest research on diet, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Listing features where to get locally produced food

Published by admin on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 5:25am

COLEMAN — Many farms in our area produce food products and sell them directly to consumers. As produce season is now starting with asparagus harvest, it is a great time to get to know local farms from whom you can purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat products, and other items such as honey and maple syrup.