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05/28/2020

Happy Birthday to this wonderful person!!

05/22/2020

Oconto Falls residents:

Dear Parents/Guardians:
Due to the uncertainty and ever-changing circumstances related to COVID 19, we are sad to announce that we will be canceling all summer park and rec activities which includes baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball and swimming lessons at the beach. This decision was not made lightly. We have talked with many people in and out of our community before this difficult decision was made. We hope that everyone will understand. Please explain to your child that their safety is very important to us and that is why we have canceled our summer programs.

I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable summer.

If you had already registered and paid your fees.

If you paid by check, your check will be returned to you by mail.

If you paid by cash, the City of Oconto Falls will issue you a reimbursement check.

If you have any concerns please contact Sheila Manns [email protected]

05/20/2020

City of Oconto, WI

City of Oconto, WI

The "Spring Clean Up" for the City of Oconto has been rescheduled for the week of July 13, 2020. City residents may bring recyclable items to the recycling center at no cost on July 15 and July 18. Hazardous waste materials will not be accepted & must go to a site that accepts those items. Vehicle tires 19” & smaller will be accepted with a maximum of 4 tires, anything above will be charged the standard rate. Proof of residency in the City will be required.

05/19/2020

Oconto Copper Fest

Oconto Copper Fest

To all Copperfest at the Park supporters:

A full committee meeting was held on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. A discussion was held regarding the cancellation of the Copperfest at the Park with a motion and 2nd to cancel, A vote of 10-0 was carried out in favor of the cancellation of events at Copperfest Park and parade which would have been on June 5-7.

After reviewing the CDC regulations for outdoor events and recommendations from the City of Oconto, County law enforcement officials, Oconto County Health Department and the uncertainty of the Covid-19 virus made the decision more difficult. We are looking at the safety of everyone that would have attended. We will get through this pandemic and look at having Copperfest at the Park in 2021.

Sincerely

Copperfest Committee

05/19/2020

Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc.

Great news! Everyone who purchased tickets for our cancelled March show, can exchange their tickets now! No need to wait until July 17th! Give our box office a call at 920-826-5852, our loverly volunteers would be more than happy to help you with the exchange!

05/19/2020

Leave It to Beaver Star Ken Osmond Dies at 76

Leave It to Beaver Star Ken Osmond Dies at 76

05/19/2020

Gillett School District

This weeks trivia question!
The winner this week will win a great selection of family movies and snacks!

The Gillett Elementary School Library is a fantastic space that is usually alive with student activity throughout the day. Plus, it has huge picture windows that open out to our community garden and our beautiful school woods. But, best of all, it is a home for lovers of books and literacy, and Mrs. Erdmann, our librarian, see to it that every student gets the book they want.🧑‍🏫

👉🏻So, trivia question: how many books are in the Gillett Elementary School Library (as of 2019)?

Post your answers by Wednesday at 12:00 noon. The closest without going over wins!

05/19/2020

City of Oconto, WI

City of Oconto, WI

Due to the large amount of precipitation that we have gotten and with more expected, the wastewater treatment plant is struggling to keep up. We are asking city residents to restrict water usage as much as possible at this time. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

05/18/2020

Little Suamico Fire Department

Little Suamico Fire Department

Current road closures due to water over the roadway.

Update as of 12:20 pm on May 18th:

- Lade Beach Rd at County S
- Geano Beach Rd at County S

Flood Safety:

The following common sense guidelines can help you from the dangers of flooding:

Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in cars than anywhere else. Do not drive around barriers.

Do not walk through flowing water. Currents can be deceptive. Six (6) inches of water can knock you off your feet.

Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. If your house is about to be flooded, turn off the power at the service box. Electrical current can travel through the water. Electrocution is the second (2nd) leading cause of death during floods.

Be alert to gas leaks. Turn off the gas to your house before it floods. If you smell gas, report it to a Village official or your gas company. Do not use candles, lanterns, or open flames if you smell gas or are unsure if your gas has been shut off.

Keep children away from the flood waters, ditches, culverts, and storm drains. Flood waters can carry unimaginable items that have dislodged themselves. Culverts may suck smaller people into them, rendering them helpless.

Clean everything that has been wet. Flood water will be contaminated with sewage and other chemicals which pose severe health threats.

Do not use gas engines, such as generators, or charcoal fires indoors during power outages. Carbon monoxide exhaust can pose serious health hazards.

05/18/2020

North Shore Bait Company

When is enough, enough????
If we're way above sea level why can't this bitch be drained????
Anyways although there's a good walleye chop going I don't think you'll be able to launch at the normal launches 🙄🙄

05/17/2020

Vital SIGNS & Custom Graphcs

Quarantined grads flying high! We are proud to help honor all the 2020 Graduates of both the cities of Oconto and Peshtigo. All seniors of both cities are being honored by having their photos, names and school logos shown proudly on the city street light posts. As you pass by these photos, please send a prayer for each and everyone of them for a bright future. .All banners will be cut apart and given to the seniors as a keepsake.

05/16/2020

Oconto County Farmers Market

After much thought and consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel our farmers market for this year. With the uncertainty of these times, we just don’t feel we are able to provide the best farmers market experience possible. We appreciate everyone’s support and we look forward to planning our 2021 season to be a great success.

05/16/2020

Re-opening Oconto County: No mandate, just guidelines

Re-opening Oconto County: No mandate, just guidelines

The Public Health Officer reminds people she still has the right to take action if circumstances regarding the pandemic deteriorate.

05/15/2020

City of Oconto, WI

In response to concerns regarding Copperfest 2020, this letter was sent from the City to Gary Zahn and the Copperfest Committee this morning.

05/15/2020

Oconto County to announce reopening plans late today

Oconto County to announce reopening plans late today

Plan to be released expected to be not as restrictive as state order that was rescinded.

05/11/2020

Sheriff Responds To Reports Of Open Bars In The County

Sheriff Responds To Reports Of Open Bars In The County

SHAWANO, WI - With news of bars in Shawano County opening prior to the state ending the Safer At Home Order, S...

05/11/2020

Gillett School District

It’s contest time! ⭐️🎬
We’ve had a generous donation to spread some cheer.

To win the movie basket (pictured)answer the following question.

‼️How many lockers are there in the secondary school ? (not including phy Ed lockers)

The person who guesses closest without going over will win. If there is a tie, we will draw names to determine winner. Winner will be determined Tuesday 5/12/20 at Noon!

05/09/2020

Little Richard dead; Rock and roll legend was 87, reports say

Little Richard dead; Rock and roll legend was 87, reports say

Little Richard, considered to be the founding father of rock and roll, has died, according to published reports. He was 87.

05/08/2020

Notice of the City of Oconto Falls
Open Book & Board of Review
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CITY OF OCONTO FALLS
COUNTY OF OCONTO
NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK FOR ASSESSMENT ROLL EXAMINATION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the Year 2020
assessment will be open for examination on Tuesday, the 9
th day of June, 2020 at the City Municipal
Building, 500 North Chestnut Ave from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. If property owners have questions
regarding the valuation of their real estate or personal property and are unable to attend Open Book
examination date, you are encouraged to contact R & R Assessing, 307 N Chestnut Avenue, Oconto
Falls, Wisconsin (920-846-4250) prior to this date to discuss any concerns.
NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review (from here on referred to as BOR or board) for the City
of Oconto Falls shall meet on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the City Municipal
Building, 500 North Chestnut Ave to hear objections from property owners who follow requirements
pursuant to s.70.47(7), Wis. Stats.
Please be advised of the following requirements:
• Sec.70.47(7)(aa), Wis.Stats., provides that the BOR may deny a hearing to a property owner who does
not allow the assessor to complete an exterior view.
• After the first BOR meeting and before the BOR’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to
appear before the BOR may contact, or provide information to, a member of the BOR about that
person’s objection except at a BOR session.
• No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or contest the amount of any
assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the BOR or at least 48 hours before the
objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub.(3) (a), that person provides to the BOR clerk a
notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub.(6m) and if so which member will be
removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.
• When appearing before the BOR, the person must specify in writing, his or her estimate of the land
value and improvements that he or she is objecting and the person must specify the information that he
or she used to arrive at that estimate.
• No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or object to a valuation; if the
assessor or objector made the valuation using the income method; unless the person supplies the assessor
with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under state law
(sec.73.03(2a), Wis.Stats.), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county must provide by
ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses provided to the assessor under
this paragraph and provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties
imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided
under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection
and copying under state law (sec.19.35(1), Wis.Stats.).
Respectfully submitted, City of Oconto Falls Deputy Clerk Nancy M. Brye
Published as a Class I Notice

05/07/2020

Man allegedly cuts throat of a woman on Highway 45, 4-year-old child was a passenger

Man allegedly cuts throat of a woman on Highway 45, 4-year-old child was a passenger

TOWN OF WITTENBERG, Wis. (WFRV) – A Hortonville man is in custody for allegedly cutting the throat of a Wittenberg woman in a vehicle, with her daughter as a passenger. The Shawano County She…

05/06/2020

GREAT NEWS
May 6, 2020

Contact: Deb Konitzer, Oconto County Health Officer
Phone: 920-834-7000
Email: [email protected]

HEALTH OFFICER ORDER DATED APRIL 7, 2020 LIFED

OCONTO, WI (May 6, 2020)—Oconto County Health Officer Debra Konitzer announced today that the April 7, 2020 Health Officer Order is lifted effective 8:00 a.m. on May 8, 2020. This order included suspension of ATV/UTV use on county roads that are part of the Oconto County Trail System.

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, ATV/UTV will be allowed on county roads that are part of the Oconto County Trail System.

While using Oconto County trails, it is vital to practice social and physical distancing guidelines. This means keeping six feet between yourself and others, and to not gather with people who live outside of your household.

In addition to social and physical distancing, Oconto County Public Health encourages you to take the following steps when using the county’s trails:
• Stay home if you’re not feeling well.
• Return to your place of residence if you become ill.
• Practice good hygiene by washing and sanitizing hands often.
• Bring enough food and other supplies with you for the extent of your stay.
• Limit your stops at gas stations and grocery stores while in the county.

05/05/2020

Gillett Community & Events

Gillett Community & Events

WUMPA Truck Pullers Gillett pull for July 3rd, 2020 has been canceled.

05/03/2020

Oconto County Circuit Court: Convenience store owner, girlfriend charged with using food stamps to buy drinks to sell

Oconto County Circuit Court: Convenience store owner, girlfriend charged with using food stamps to buy drinks to sell

Welfare fraud charges also filed against Shawano woman; Oconto man faces fifth OWI offense.

05/01/2020

Coronavirus cases surface at Pulaski nursing home as employees say facility botched response

Coronavirus cases surface at Pulaski nursing home as employees say facility botched response

Employees say the facility didn't protect residents and pressured caregivers to work knowing they had symptoms or tested positive.

05/01/2020

Oconto Police Department

Thank you so much to everyone that came out today! Also thank you to the daycare kids for your artwork! We hope you enjoyed this beautiful day!! Congrats to our Red family, Cody & Lindsey, we can’t wait to meet your baby boy! 💙

05/01/2020

ATV/UTV trails in Marinette County open Friday, May 1

ATV/UTV trails in Marinette County open Friday, May 1

MARINETTE COUNTY (WLUK) -- For those looking for some outdoor-activity, that may involve a little dust and dirt, Marinette County's ATV trails are opening Friday, but officials say riders still need to keep COVID-19 concerns in mind. At Cozzy's Polaris just outside of Marinette, employee Dennis Swic...

04/30/2020

Two more coronavirus cases in Oconto Co. confirmed

Two more coronavirus cases in Oconto Co. confirmed

Statewide, there are 6,854 positive cases, about 9 percent of all test results received to date.

04/30/2020

Fincantieri Wins $795M Contract for Navy Frigate Program - USNI News

Fincantieri Wins $795M Contract for Navy Frigate Program - USNI News

The Navy awarded a $795-million contract to Fincantieri to begin building a new class of guided-missile frigates, in the first new major shipbuilding program the service has started in more than a decade, the Navy announced today. Fincantieri beat out what was originally four other competitors, who....

04/30/2020

Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm

It is with deep regret the Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm Committee along with the Alsteen Family has decided to cancel the 2020 Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm event due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. We would like to thank you for your continued support of the Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm.

Please save Sunday, June 13, 2021, for the 2021 Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm, which will be held at Alsteen Farms, LLC, 9399 Belgian Rd, Lena, WI 54139.

As we navigate through these uncertain times, please continue to keep farmers and all frontline workers in your thoughts and prayers. Continue to support our local dairy farmers and agriculture industry by purchasing the wholesome products they produce: milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and ice cream!

04/27/2020

What a start to the day, An early morning rainbow 5:45am 4/27/20

04/27/2020

Oconto Police Department

After much Safety and much consideration we decided to hand out the candy and bracelets to kids. Every precaution necessary was taken. We will be in front of the Police Department on Friday, May 1st from 12-2pm or while supplies last. Please if you don’t feel it is safe don’t come. We are trying our best to get everyone out of the house with something we feel has been done safely. We will also have officers keeping people at a distance from one another. We hope to see you there.

04/24/2020

Two sex offenders returning to Oconto County after release from prison

Two sex offenders returning to Oconto County after release from prison

One is a former Lena resident following completion of a 20-year prison term.

04/23/2020

IMPORTANT

April 22, 2020

Contact: Deb Konitzer, Oconto County Health Officer
Phone: 920-834-7000
Email: [email protected]

OCONTO COUNTY OWNED BOAT LANDINGS TO OPEN
OCONTO, WI (April 22, 2020)—Oconto County Health Officer Debra Konitzer issued Health Officer Order #3 today, April 22, 2020. This is a revision of the April 8, 2020 Health Officer Order. Order #3 opens Oconto County owned boat landings with restrictions and takes effect on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.

“The COVID-19 public health emergency has required sacrifices from all of us and continues to be a challenging situation to adjust to,” stated Debra Konitzer, Oconto County Health Officer. “We share people’s concerns about COVID-19, and we also understand that outdoor activities like fishing are encouraged. It is important to enjoy fishing opportunities in waters close to home and to limit travel.”

The boat landings will open, however all public facilities that encourage social gathering of any number of people will be closed. The order states that boat landing users are expected to maintain social distancing guidelines of keeping six feet between themselves and others. Users are also expected to not gather with people who live outside of their household.

“Those using the boat landings are expected to take all precautions to avoid spreading COVID-19 and other diseases,” stated Konitzer. “We need people to follow the social distancing guidelines listed in the order. Frequent hand washing, or use of hand sanitizer, and wearing a cloth face mask are also important steps in stopping the spread.”

If these requirements are not met, the launches may be closed again. Failure to comply could result in a fine or criminal prosecution.