Oconto Falls News

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Oconto County's population continues to grow and now is within range of 40,000. The 2008 population estimates show the total was 37,529 compared to the 2000 census total of 35,634. In 1990, the figure was just 30,226. However, since the 2000 census, some cities and villages have shown a decline thru 2007.

Clay Letter and Troy Rottier combined for a no-hitter as host Seymour shut out Pulaski 10-0 in a nonconference American Legion baseball game on Tuesday night.

Robert 'Bobby' D. Frank, 60, Sobieski, died Friday morning, July 3, 2009, at home with his family present.

Chairperson, Leland T. Rymer called the June meeting of the board to order at 9:00 a.m. 30 County Board members were present; 1 absent .

Matt Gleason was 3-for-3 and drove in two runs to lead host Green Bay Southwest over Menasha 7-3 in a nonconference American Legion baseball game Thursday at VandenPlas Field.

A huge fireworks display will cap off a big night of racing Friday at Luxemburg Speedway, presented by Pepsi-Cola Bottling.

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Donald E. Hickey, 79, Oconto Falls, died suddenly Monday afternoon June 22, 2009, at home of natural causes.

Randy Birr of Oconto Falls admitted he was a little intimidated about the prospect of heading back to school after 28 years of working in a paper mill.

Richard J. Moeller, 47, Lena, was found Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2009, following a boating accident which happened Saturday, May 30, 2009, while fishing with his 7 year old daughter, Rachel, on Montana Lake.

Longtime Luxemburg resident Len Seidl attended Monday's Luxemburg-Casco School Board meeting to pick up where he left off last fall before departing for his winter residence in Florida.

Marion's Doug Blashe drove to a win in the late model division in the Langlade County Fairgrounds Friday night as the weather got more cooperative for the new 2009 season Nick Anvelink was second in the seven-car event and Terry Anvelink was third.

The Village of North Fond du Lac is seeking state approval for a $1.85 million well and water main project that would supply the village's water needs for the next 15 years.

LUXEMBURG - Joe LeBotte tossed a no-hitter to lead Kewaunee County over Wrightstown 5-0 in an American Legion baseball game on Monday.

OCONTO FALLS - The Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts will present six performances on its 2009-10 fine arts series season.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 12:05 PM by Bob Meyer The 80th annual Wisconsin State FFA Convention is underway in Madison.

Lukas Stewart was the winning pitcher and hit a solo home run as the Green Bay Shockers defeated Oconto Falls 16-4 on Tuesday night in an American Legion baseball game.

The Bellin Run is this Saturday, and racers are getting warmed up for the 10K! Bailey Wolf, 11, of Oconto Falls is using the Bellin to get her ready for regional and national competitions.A Wolf won the Cellcom 5K last month.

The Sheboygan Area School District Community Recreation Department is offering two four-week sessions of 'Summer Play Date' for children ages 3 and 4 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Oconto Falls Area Senior and Community Center invites the volunteers, vendors and all residents to an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7. The building has been renovated the last three years with donations of more than $55,000 and thousands of hours of volunteered labor.