 Oconto County Sheriff's Department Squad Car Damaged. |
Oconto County Hard Hit By High WatersIssue Date: May 18, 2022 No Injuries Due to Flooding
Flash floods from spring runoff and heavy rains throughout the night of Thursday, May 12 caused some major damage to roads in parts of Oconto County, particularly the mid-central area including the towns of Lena, Brazeau, Spruce, Oconto, Maple Valley and more. Roads were closed, many of them washed out, and at least three school districts cancelled classes on Friday due to hazardous driving conditions.
By Monday, May 16 most of the roads had been re-opened. The County Emergency Managemen...
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 In Recognition of Fallen Police Officer Joseph T. Gaber
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Working to Recognize Fallen Marinette Co. Sheriff's Deputy Issue Date: May 18, 2022 Niagara Police Officer Mike Chapman recently discovered details regarding a local law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty. A young man named Joseph T. Gaber worked for the Marinette County Sheriff's Department, and resided in the Village (now City) of Niagara. Joseph was not a typical officer; he was a motorcycle officer who proudly served his community. He was on his third year with the Sheriff's Department when tragedy struck. Officer Chapman noted another tragedy was finding that Officer Gaber was never recognized on the...
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Peshtigo Schools Recognize Sanders, Heritsch Retirements Issue Date: May 18, 2022 The Peshtigo School Board meeting on Wednesday, May 11 began with congratulations and recognizing of District Retirees, Marty Sanders as Middle/ High School Reading Teacher and English 8 and Lynn Heritsch as High School English Teacher.
Superintendent Patrick Rau congratulated the two retirees, presenting them with years of service certificates, followed by words from Middle High School Principal, Chad Sodini, saying, "I could talk about these ladies all day long, they are absolutely fantastic educators. Martie has been in our district ...
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State Will Support Shipyard Building New of Navy Frigates Issue Date: May 18, 2022 Gov. Tony Evers joined by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) at an event celebrating the opening of Fincantieri Marinette Marine's newest facility, announced the Evers Administration will be supporting the shipyard's expansion with up to $12 million in state tax credits through the WEDC.
"Wisconsin continues to be a global leader in manufacturing, and that's in no small part thanks to the work and continuous efforts of Fincantieri Marinette Marine to develop some of the most innovative and advanced shi...
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Firefighters Rescue Three Jet Ski Passengers From Peshtigo RiverIssue Date: May 18, 2022 Swift and effective action by City and Town of Peshtigo Fire Department personnel and quick reactions of a jet ski operator prevented a near tragedy in the raging waters of the Peshtigo River just above the dam on Saturday, May ---. The male driver of the jet ski and two female passengers were returned safely to shore by volunteer rescue workers. The jet ski went over the dam and was later found downstream.
The three were sharing a ride on the flowage above the dam at about --- p.m. when strong currents caught the jet ski and sent it ou...
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