Oconto County Times Herald

Gillett mayor steps down in residency dispute

Published by admin on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 5:16pm

GILLETT — James Beaton says the Gillett City Council was unwilling to work with him after his life was thrown into upheaval, and as a result he felt he had to resign as mayor Thursday night during a closed meeting at City Hall.

Questions immediately arose about the legality of the process that resulted in Beaton’s removal.

“They don’t want me there,” Beaton said Friday regarding the six aldermen. “I could have dug my heels in, but how would that help anybody?”

Evers views north woods devastation

Published by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 7:27pm

RIVERVIEW — A team of volunteers cleared more than 12½ miles of roads and trails during their first three days of a 10-day project in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, putting a bit of a dent into the daunting task still ahead as the forest recovers from a devastating July storm.

Hundreds of miles of roadway and trails were blocked, and campgrounds had to be closed for weeks, after a macroburst leveled huge swaths of forest in the north woods, part of a storm system that led to a federal disaster proclamation affecting 18 counties and two tribes.

Community invited to Gillett Diamond Jubilee

Published by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 7:14pm

GILLETT — The year was 1944. FDR was president, and World War II was raging.

A loaf of bread cost 10 cents, and a gallon of gas was 15. Locally, 1944 marked a turning point for the village of Gillett; this was the year Gillett incorporated as a city.

The city adopted a mayor/aldermanic form of government with three wards – a governmental structure still in effect today, 75 years later.

Five years as HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital

Published by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 6:50pm

OCONTO FALLS — The life of St. Clare of Assisi mirrors that of her more well-known townsman, St. Francis, according to Chris Brabant, CEO of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls.

“They grew up in a privileged family; they had their lives set for them,” Brabant said. “They came from noble families, wealthy families, and St. Clare like St. Francis felt she had more to give to the world. She gave up all of her wealth and the ‘good life’ to follow the teachings of St. Francis to serve people, especially the poor and underprivileged and the sick.”

‘Live, Work, Play – Bay to Nicolet’

Published by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 6:41pm

OCONTO — After thinking and brainstorming for more than a year, the Oconto County Board last month passed a vision statement for county government, the second-to-last step in a yearlong process designed to define the county’s mission.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 6:38pm

Proceedings of Sept. 23

Paul J. Baugnet, 41, Oconto Falls, waived his right to a preliminary hearing and was bound over on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia to manufacture, compound, convert, produce or store methamphetamine, and maintaining drug trafficking place, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred April 5. Arraignment was scheduled for Oct. 17.

‘Cooking Mom’ coming to Lena Taste of Fall

Published by admin on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 10:45am

LENA — The fourth annual Taste of Fall is set for Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. at locations all around downtown Lena.

One of the main events will be Amy Hanten, TV personality and author of “The Cooking Mom” books, who will be doing a demonstration using fall foods. She will have a book available for purchase.

The North Country Kickers dancers will be stepping out and performing their new demo. There will be an amateur barbecue cook-off hosted by the Wooden Shoe, plus other food competitions. Anyone interested in competing should contact the Wooden Shoe.

Trial in 1976 murders probable next summer

Published by admin on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 4:08pm

MARINETTE — It will probably be almost a year after the arrest of a Lakewood man, charged with two 1976 murders in Marinette County, before his trial can be scheduled.

The slow course of justice provoked an outcry from a family member and a stern rebuke from the judge Friday.

Raymand L. Vannieuwenhoven, 82, was arrested March 14. Authorities said a test of his DNA matched evidence found on the body of Ellen Matheys, who was sexually assaulted and killed at the McClintock Park campground in July 1976. Her boyfriend, David Schuldes, was also shot and killed.

A night of laughs coming to Abrams theater

Published by admin on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 9:43am

ABRAMS — Comedy City will bring its hilarious group of improv performers to Abrams on Friday, Oct. 4, for a night of fun and laughter.

The De Pere troupe has performed improvisational theater for over 30 years. Nothing is scripted. By incorporating audience suggestions, the performers create a series of short scenes, songs, and sketches that keep the audience laughing.

Oconto speaker series tackles ‘League of their Own’

Published by admin on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 9:38am

OCONTO — “Play Ball – Baseball and the All-American Girls Baseball League” is the Oct. 3 program in the Oconto County Historical Society speaker series, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Beyer Home and Carriage Museum, 917 Park Ave., Oconto.