Oconto News

The 3rd Annual "Fun for a Cause" Charity Golf Outing for the Oconto Hospital Foundation will be held at the Oconto Golf Club on August 1. All proceeds will go to fund Oconto's own hospital.

The Oconto County Commission on Aging has nutrition sites for noon lunches throughout the county at six locations.

Richard J. Moeller, 47, of Lena, was found Wednesday afternoon, June 24, following a boating accident which happened Saturday, May 30 while he was fishing with his seven year old daughter, Rachel on Montana Lake.

Two major events stimulated the Oconto area last weekend. The Walleye League fishing tournament at the Oconto Harbor's Breakwater Park attracted near record number of anglers.

Robert C. Stodola, 61, Grand Marsh, died June 26, 2009, at the family farm. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wis.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is taking the unusual step of keeping applications open through August - but only for students in 11 local counties.

Nominations are being accepted for the 10th annual Manufacturing Awards of Distinction.

A 50-year-old Oconto man was killed Sunday afternoon when his motorcycle crashed on a curve on Marinette County W in the town of Stephenson.

Nolan Bornowski, a senior and member of the Preble National Honor Society, has been named one of 53 state winners in the NHS scholarship from the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

A recent audit of the village government structure suggested several new positions should be created: A director of community development who is a certified planner.

Oconto Area Humane Society Golf Benefit will be held July 11 at the Oconto Golf Club.

Allouez A resident chased and caught one of four young males who were seen breaking into vehicles early June 9 in the 600 block of West Briar Lane, the Brown County Sheriff's Department said.

Women looking for a new career in landscaping or horticulture are invited to attend a free workshop Wednesday at the Green Bay campus of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

Retired businessman and Oconto school board member, Bill Adkins, made a presentation before the Oconto City Council last Tuesday, with the theme "Selling Oconto". His remarks included use of slides and he emphasized areas in which the city and local school board can promote themselves.

The Oconto Hospital Auxiliary will honor veterans with a ceremony at 7 p.m. June 28 at the Bond Community Center.

Three 18 year old Marinette girls, Christi J. Branaham and Cherie Branaham, of 907 Madison Ave., Apt.

The Village Board changed the conditions for a future Class B beer and liquor license for AM Investments LLC, which plans to build an Anduzzi's Sports Club on Lineville Road.

One of the most anticipated summer events, the Bellin Run, was held today in Green Bay.

Northeastern Wisconsin has plenty of tourist attractions. Visitors should be able to find something to their liking this summer.

Area Breakfast on the Farm events continue Sunday in Oconto, Manitowoc and Outagamie counties.