Winneconne News

Dr. Donald H. McDonald, a Winneconne-area physician for nearly half a century died at Mercy Medical Center Saturday evening, October 31, 2009.

Esther E. Schneider, Neenah, age 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Care Partners assisted living in Winneconne.

For most of us, the word "secession" conjures up images of the Civil War, Southern belles, and the Confederate flag.

Oshkosh-Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Donald 'Don' Anton Schano, died peacefully in his home on Friday, October 23, 2009.

The switch to co-mingled, single stream recycling in the city of Oshkosh this month has already ramped up the amount of recyclables collected by 9 percent.

A little more than a year ago, Steve McNeil was hired to be Sturgeon Bay's new city administrator.

Whether it's heading out into the neighborhood or going to a special family event, Oshkosh offers plenty of opportunities to get decked out in your Halloween best: Cities' and villages' Halloween trick-or-treat hours: Oshkosh: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday Omro: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday Winneconne: 4 to 6 p.m. Ripon: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday Berlin: 3 to ...

The sentence handed down by Winnebago County Circuit Court Judge William Carver for a man who did not contest his guilt in the death of a 14-year-old Weston girl demonstrates that Wisconsin's alcohol culture permeates even among the most educated and highest strata of society, members of the judiciary.

Those involved in the Near East Neighborhood Revitalization Plan can agree on two things: The effort disintegrated rather quickly and the Oshkosh Police Department's community policing program works.

An open house will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Winneconne Municipal Center, 30 First St., to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the multi purpose center in the village's downtown.

Betty Jeane Jackson, age 83, of Omro, went to her eternal home Thursday morning, October 15, 2009, at her home in Webster Manor.

State Patrol inspectors plan to examine about 70 school buses and motor coaches taking students to and from the state marching band championships Saturday in Whitewater.

A series of public meetings is under way to gather information from Winneconne Community School District residents regarding a spring 2010 referendum to exceed state-mandated tax revenue limits.

Michael Banta, 68, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home.

Burglars stole a GPS system, a chainsaw, a bow and arrows and case, nine bottles of whiskey and cash from a garage at a North Second Street residence.

A screening of 'Mysteries of the Great Lakes' will be held at the Fin 'n' Feather in Winneconne Tuesday.

Two Winneconne High School students got carried away while carrying out a well-planned homecoming prank on rival Omro High School's turf and ended up with citations.

The following were divorce licenses issued in Winnebago County courthouse: Jodie Joy Berry and Ronald Dean Berry Jr., both of Oshkosh Wendell E. Foss and Lynda Lee Foss, both of Neenah Traci L. Gardner-Grier of Oshkosh and John F. Gardner-Grier of Neenah Thomas John Edward Patterson of Larsen and Gail Lone Patterson of Winneconne Lisa J. Rubio ...

Russel Kuehn, who is the chairman of the board of First National Bank in Berlin, has been elected chairman of Community Bankers of Wisconsin for 2009-2010. First National Bank, one of the oldest national banks in Wisconsin, traces its history to 1876.

Lawrence H. Sobiech, 81, of rural New Holstein, died Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2009 as the result of a farm accident.