Oconto County Times Herald

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 4:06pm

Proceedings of Dec. 22

• Bond was set at $10,000 cash for James T. Carriveau, 64, Oconto, after he was charged with felony bail jumping and accused of violating the terms of his bail on Dec. 16. He was already facing charges of intimidating a domestic violence victim and misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and resisting or obstructing an officer, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred Aug. 6. His initial appearance on the new charge was adjourned until Feb. 16.

Proceedings of Dec. 21

Nominations sought for community service award

Published by admin on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 4:04pm

NEW Credit Union is seeking applications for the Harold P. Heckendorf Community Service Award, given out in honor of the longtime member of the board of directors at the credit union.

The award is open to anyone who has displayed exemplary community service and volunteerism. There is no age limit. The recipient will receive a commemorative plaque, a cash award of $250 and a matching donation to the charity of their choice.

Lakewood library looks to hire general contractor

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 10:01am

Lakes Country Public Library’s initiative to renovate and expand is entering a new phase, with the library board asking architect Jeff Musson to find a general contractor for the project.

“To qualify for two large grants, we need a more solid estimate on the cost,” said Kathleen Marsh, building expansion committee fundraising chairwoman.

In regard to fundraising, Marsh told the board that the library has received several Required Minimum Distribution contributions, a method of donating that can lower income tax due.

Oconto Falls to inspect downtown properties

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 10:00am

The Oconto Falls City Council has given the go-ahead for the city administrator and zoning inspector to inspect downtown buildings and begin more strenuous enforcement for safety and zoning code violations.

The Dec. 13 vote followed concerns voiced by aldermen and the city’s Main Street Committee about the need to address ongoing violations, including residential homes in downtown storefronts. The city attorney recommended inspecting all downtown buildings and enforcing the existing ordinance, City Administrator Peter Wills said.

Oconto Falls officials visit fire stations

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:59am

Oconto Falls city officials were scheduled to visit Suamico and Greenville on Dec. 20 to tour recently completed fire stations and get an understanding of what is possible for the city’s new facility.

Fire Chief Tim Magnin told the Oconto Falls City Council on Dec. 13 that they want to focus on the most practical uses for their $7 million grant from the state Department of Administration Neighborhood Investment Fund, one of several programs created to distribute federal American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to the State of Wisconsin.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:57am

Proceedings of Dec. 16

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:54am

Dec. 18

Spectrum launches gigabit broadband, other services in Oconto County

Published by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:53am

Spectrum has announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to nearly 1,500 homes and small businesses in parts of Oconto County.

Gillett superintendent on medical leave

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 4:22pm

The superintendent of Gillett Public Schools is stepping aside from his duties while he battles a serious health issue.

Superintendent Todd Hencsik posted a Facebook message Dec. 13 revealing that he has been diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a form of bone marrow cancer, and will be undergoing a stem cell transplant.

“This procedure and the subsequent recovery will take approximately one year, but I will be cancer-free afterward,” Hencsik said. His leave of absence was scheduled to start Dec. 15.

Sonkowsky pleads not guilty to child sex charges

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 2:46pm

An Oconto man charged in federal court with engaging in sexually explicit conduct with a minor and recording it pleaded not guilty Dec. 15 to the charge.

An indictment alleged that Rocky J. Sonkowsky, 32, used the minor for sex between May 25 and June 25, 2021.

On Wednesday, Magistrate James Sickel set Sonkowsky’s case for trial on Feb. 22. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Humble told Sickel that the government’s case would take three days to try.