Gillett News

An 8-year-old Oconto County boy is in the hospital this morning after being hit by a pick-up truck while riding his bicycle.

Felony counts punishable with prison terms are denoted with an " ." * Gary R. Young, 17, of Gillett, was charged April 17 with burglary-party to a crime , delivery of a schedule I, II or II non-narcotic-party to a crime , possession of THC-party to a crime and possession of drug paraphernalia-party to a crime.

The co-chairman of the state's Joint Finance Committee told area school administrators Friday they should consider referendums and even consolidation as possible solutions to their fiscal woes.

Adolph "Cookie" Block, 89, of Gillett died peacefully Friday morning, April 12 at Sharpe Care in Oconto Falls.

Visitation for Glen Chapin, 70, of Pulaski will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Green Bay on Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. until time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. Mike Garsow will officiate and following the service a gathering will be held at the Oneida Parish Hall, 2936 Freedom Rd., Oneida.