Oconto County Reporter news feed

Man accused of trying to tip over person using wheelchair in Zippel Park

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 7:00pm

A judge also sentenced a Mountain man to prison for his seventh OWI conviction.

      

Oconto County now second highest per capita for COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 5:53pm

A week ago, the county was fifth-highest in the state since the start of the pandemic, but jumped higher after a second week of more than 300 cases.

      

Oconto Police arrest one, cite 2 for marijuana, 2 for disorderly conduct

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 8:00am

Officers issued five speeding citations, nine other citations, five expired registration warnings and six equipment warnings.

      

Gillett man gets 6 years in prison for abusing young son

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 3:24pm

The boy was injured three times during father's binge on drugs last fall.

      

Oconto Co. medical leaders implore residents to act to slow 'uncontrolled' spread of COVID-19

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 2:23pm

Oconto County has the highest number of COVID-19 cases per capita over the previous seven days, fourth highest since pandemic began.

      

Heading north this fall? Dog owners urged to be alert after series of poisonings

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:55am

At least nine dogs and wide range of wildlife have died after ingesting poison, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

      

Oconto barber, who learned by cutting his brother's hair, retires scissors after 65 years

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:56pm

Randy Monette, who worked at several locations in the community during his long career, might continue serving his very first "customer."

      

Theft of political signs, auto and bricks reported to Oconto County Sheriff's Office

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 8:00am

There were at least 18 accidents with deer and four other crashes Sept. 11-17.

      

COVID-19 spike prompts Diocese of Green Bay to reissue dispensation, excusing Catholics from attending Sunday Mass in person

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 5:23pm

Diocese leaders re-implemented a dispensation in Green Bay as the outbreak continues to spike.

      

Oconto, Gillett temporarily shift students to virtual learning

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 5:00pm

Many schools in northeast Wisconsin have halfted in-person classes because of the growing number of COVID-19 cases.

      

Oconto County COVID-19 cases climb 37% over last week

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 4:41pm

The Public Health Director reiterates need for people to take steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

      

Prevea Health offers free COVID-19 drive-up tests in Kewaunee, Marinette

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 3:27pm

People who have infection symptoms need to make an appointment in advance for the drive-up test. They do not need to be established Prevea patients.

      

Oconto Police arrest 4, cite 4 others on disorderly conduct in mid-September

Sun, 10/04/2020 - 2:58pm

Officers warn 19 motorists over traffic, equipment violations; refer 15 ordinance violations Sept. 14-20

      

Time to get creepy: 7 haunted attractions in Green Bay region still open

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 4:27pm

Whether it's clowns, ghosts, zombies or the woods after dark that give you nightmares, you're sure to scream at these haunted locations.

      

As the coronavirus pandemic hit, area food pantries scrambled to meet community needs. Now, they need your help.

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:25pm

More people need hunger relief during this pandemic. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is working to meet that need.

      

COVID-19 prompts Oconto school district to halt in-person classes starting Friday

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 3:09pm

Oconto schools to go online-only, joining distiricts in Ashwaubenon, De Pere, Denmark, Gillett, Howard-Suamico, Pulaski, Shawano and West De Pere.

      

Oconto Falls man sentenced to three years prison for battery to jail inmate

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 7:00pm

Suring woman gets year in jail for OWI-5th/6th offense and felony bail jumping.

      

Oconto Police cited driver for OWI after crash at railroad crossing

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 10:45am

Nine people cited for traffic violations, officers note 20 ordinance violations from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13.

      

COVID-19 cases appear to be climbing again in Oconto County

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 4:27pm

The county has the 10th highest number of cases per capita in Wisconsin.

      

Human remains found believed to be missing Marinette County woman

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:48am

More than 100 people took part in a foot search for Jeanette Fullerton Sunday, who was missing since August 9, 2017, according to the Marinette County Sheriff's Office.

      

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