Oconto County Times Herald

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Mon, 11/21/2022 - 10:14am

Nov. 17

Gillett salutes local veterans

Published by admin on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 4:44pm

With words and gestures echoed in communities across the nation, the Gillett School District on Nov. 11 honored veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, active and retired, living and dead.

Students and community members, including about 50 veterans, packed the school gymnasium as the various classes gave presentations, sang songs and read poems in commemoration of the day of peace and good will, originally known as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

Planning begins on new Oconto Falls middle school

Published by admin on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 4:36pm

Now that taxpayers’ approval has been secured, the Oconto Falls School District has set in motion a plan to build and open a new middle school by August 2025.

After a larger referendum question failed in April, a $37.6 million capital referendum, with a new middle school as a centerpiece, was approved by 58.7% of district voters on Nov. 8. The final tally was 3,168-2,231.

Coffee with a Vet in Gillett is well-attended

Published by admin on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 4:33pm

The Gillett Public Library hosted Coffee with a Vet on Nov. 10 ahead of Veterans Day.

Gillett residents and businesses came together to show their gratitude and support to those who have served their country. Amid patriotic piano music, sweets, and conversation, the community and veterans shared memories and a cup of coffee.

New View Industries in Gillett distributed cards for veterans and thanked them for their service. Cookies and Co Sweet Shop in Gillett donated freshly baked cookies. The Cracked Cup, also in Gillett, provided coffee and mini-muffins.

Gillett school leaders breathe ‘sigh of relief’

Published by admin on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 4:32pm

Gillett Superintendent Todd Hencsik started his report to the school board Nov. 10 thanking board members, the administration team, district staff and parents for a collective team effort in passing a referendum question two days earlier.

“It completely was a sigh of relief Tuesday as the results started coming in,” Hencsik said. “I just want to thank you for all of your work and your help in going around and spreading the message of the why behind the referendum. It worked.”

Abrams man held on child sex assault charges

Published by admin on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 4:31pm

An Abrams man was being held in the Oconto County Jail on charges he sexually assaulted a girl numerous times over a period of years.

Michael James Kriescher, 43, was charged in Oconto County Circuit Court on Nov. 9 with repeated sexual assault of the same child, first-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 13 and a third related charge. Judge Jay N. Conley set bail at $50,000 cash and adjourned Kriescher’s initial appearance until Nov. 17.

Oconto County Circuit Court proceedings

Published by admin on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 4:29pm

Proceedings of Nov. 10

• Cecil A. Seivers, 59, Oconto Falls, pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor battery, in connection with an incident that occurred May 15, 2021. A felony charge was amended in a plea agreement. Judge Jay N. Conley imposed and stayed a six-month county jail term and placed Seivers on 18 months probation beginning with 10 days in jail.

Oconto County Sheriff's Department dispatch logs

Published by admin on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 4:27pm

Nov. 13

School referenda pass for Oconto Falls, Gillett, Pulaski

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 8:06am

The Oconto Falls School District can dive into the planning and design phase of its bid to replace aging Washington Middle School.

A $37.4 million capital referendum, with a new middle school as a centerpiece, was approved by 58.7% of district voters. The final tally was 3,168-2,231.

The school board worked for about five years to set the stage for the new school, including paying off old debt earlier and purchasing property across the street from Oconto Falls High School and Oconto Falls Elementary School, enabling a potential campus-like setting.

Gillett officials discuss Zippel Park’s future

Published by admin on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 7:50am

Gillett city and business leaders have begun talks about upgrades to the buildings and grounds at Zippel Park.

The park on North McKenzie Street is the biggest public green space in the city and site of the Oconto County Youth Fair for decades.

During the Nov. 3 meeting of the Gillett City Council, Mayor Josh McCarthy said a roundtable discussion was held recently to talk about how to use Zippel Park more efficiently, along with possibilities for added facilities.