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Oconto Falls · Oconto FallsFrank Waschbisch, 85, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2024, of natural causes at home with family present. He was born Feb. 12, 1939, on the family farm in the Town of Oconto Falls to Peter and Margaret (Gallagher) Wasch bisch. On June 30, 1962, he married Jeanne Guelig in Lena and together had five children. Frank farmed for many years while developing an interest in wildlife and exotic animals.See the Story
Frank Waschbisch
Oconto Falls · Oconto FallsChildren play in the water during a Sunset Concert Series performance at East Side Beach in Oconto Falls. The city is considering ways to maintain lifeguard service and other park amenities at the beach and around the city.File | NEW Media By: NEW Media StaffThe Oconto Falls Park and Recreation Committee is not giving up on East Side Beach. The city has been coping with a social media outcry since it passed the 2024 budget with a note that the…See the Story
City seeks public input for beach, parks improvements
Oconto Falls · Oconto FallsJohn Paige, 33, died suddenly Sunday morning, Jan. 21, 2024, at home. He was born Jan. 8, 1991, at Landstuhl Army Hospital in Germany. J.P. will be fondly remembered for his free spirit, kind heart, making others laugh and willingness to help others.See the Story
John Paige
Oconto Falls · Oconto FallsVerla Christopherson died suddenly Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2024, at home of natural causes. She was born Jan. 4, 1943, in the Town of Spruce to Adolph and Hellen (Krejcarek) Durocher. Verla grew up in the Lena area where she attended public schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1961. On Oct. 6, 1962, she married Alan Christopherson at St. John Catholic Church in Coleman.See the Story
Verla Christopherson
Basketball · Oconto FallsLena's 60-50 victory over Florence kept the team a perfect 16-0 overall this season. Gillett topped Northland Pines 53-40 in a non-conference game. Bonduel's 33-17 second-half comeback was just enough to pull out a 50-46 win.See the Story