Oconto County Times Herald

Hearing set on Oconto Falls projects

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 1:02pm

The Oconto Falls City Council has scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 on an upgrade of the Senior Center and planning for downtown revitalization. The federal government would fund both projects.

The council voted unanimously July 14 in favor of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications under the state Department of Administration’s “CLOSE” program.

Work starts on next stretch of Panther Path

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:59pm

The Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is moving ahead with plans for the sixth annual Run for the Trails event, as construction gets underway on the next leg of a community walking trail.

About 1,500 feet is being added to the Panther Path along County Road I behind Oconto Falls High School, which eventually will be a paved recreational trail around the high school, ST Paper Stadium and Oconto Falls Elementary School.

Run for the Trails, a timed half-marathon, 10K run and 5K run/walk through the city, is scheduled for Sept. 26, with an 8 a.m. start for all three races.

Two charged with storage unit break-ins

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:55pm

A second woman has been charged in a series of storage unit break-ins that occurred around Oconto County in April and May.

Kari A. Cooper, 44, Oconto, faces 10 counts of burglary to a building or dwelling in connection with break-ins to storage units in the city of Gillett and the towns of Pensaukee, Underhill, Stiles, Oconto and Brazeau.

Public libraries slowly reopening

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:53pm

The six municipal libraries in Oconto County are open to the public again, although hours are more limited than they were before they were closed because of COVID-19 concerns.

The Suring Area Public Library is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, with up to five people at a time allowed inside from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Aug. 11. Curbside service and entry by appointment is available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and curbside service only takes place 9 a.m.-noon Friday.

College Notes

Published by admin on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 12:48pm

Marquette

Stephanie Prasser, Lakewood, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, in May. Prasser earned a Juris Doctor in Law.

Northern Michigan

Four Oconto County students satisfied their degree requirements at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan, in May.

Bridgett Gorman, Oconto Falls, earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

Brad Lavallie, Sobieski, earned an Associate of Science in general studies.

Oconto County Circuit Court

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:17pm

Proceedings of Aug. 6

Christopher Richard Terry, 32, Suring, pleaded no contest to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (fifth or sixth offense), in connection with an incident that occurred May 2. Judge Michael T. Judge scheduled sentencing for Oct. 8 and ordered a pre-sentence investigation.

Tips for making kids more comfortable with masks

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:13pm

Wearing a cloth mask, in addition to practicing physical distancing and frequent handwashing, plays a critical role in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, according to Prevea Health and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.

The providers offer the following guidance for parents and caregivers in helping children become more comfortable with wearing a mask.

Should all children wear a mask?

Oconto County Historical Society cancels 2020 cemetery walk

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:10pm

The Oconto County Historical Society has canceled its 11th annual cemetery walk, “If Tombstones Could Talk,” which had been scheduled for the evenings of Sept. 15-17.

The board cited ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic in a statement accompanying the announcement.

Next Oconto County fair ambassador may be female or male

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:09pm

The Oconto County Youth Fair Board has announced the return of the Fairest of the Fair/Fair Ambassador program for 2021.

The board is looking for Oconto County residents who are interested in serving as representatives for the 2021 fair. Several changes have been made to the format.

Through the competition, either a Fairest of the Fair or a Fair Ambassador (female or male representative), and an Attendant (first runner-up) will be named. These two individuals will represent the fair at a variety of events throughout the year.

Gillett receives federal help for sewer, water

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:07pm

Wisconsin State Director Frank Frassetto has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $462 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across rural Wisconsin.

The allocations include a $484,000 loan and $82,000 grant to the City of Gillett to provide additional financing for the water and sewer project funded in 2017 for $2.8 million, which will serve 1,386 users.