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Source of mysterious Highway 64 grass fire under investigation
ELTON — A grass fire that nearly started a building on fire last Saturday, May 18 was likely sparked by debris from an untended burning barrel at a property on Highway 64 near Stegall Rd., according to firefighters and a forest ranger familiar with the incident. Assistant fire chief Mike Holbrook and captain Brandon Helmer of the Wolf River Volunteer Fire Department both said the house on the property looked like a vacation home, so who started the fire in the burning barrel — and...
WPS works to restore power to customers in Oconto County
Following the severe thunderstorms that passed through Oconto County on Tuesday night, workers continue to restore power to those who lost electricity. Wisconsin Public Service reported it had 197 customers in Oconto County still without power as of 10 p.m. Wednesday The most affected customers were 52 in an area east of Boulder Lake...
Northern Wisconsin park reopens after years of advocacy by residents
When the U.S. government closed Green Lake Park in 2015 citing budget cuts, nearby residents lost access to a local park, the lake within it and a historically protected structure. In the Town of Mountain, in Oconto County, the park had been a staple for over 80 years, said Brenda...
STAA, Coleman and Oconto advance to Regional semifinals
The opening round of the WIAA Regional baseball playoffs began Thursday, with several area teams in action. Who advanced to the Regional semifinals and who’s officially on summer vacation? Read on to find out. Division 3 No. 5 Coleman 7 — No. 12 Tomahawk 4 ...
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