Oconto County's new administrator starts April 22. Here are 5 things to know about him. Richard Heath will take over from Erik Pritzl, who resigned effective Feb. 7 after just over two years in ...

OCONTO - Richard Heath says he is glad he will become Oconto County's new administrator starting April 22. "There were other counties where I was asked to apply," Heath said.

Oconto County tourism had a record year in 2023, contributing $140 million to the local economy, according to new data from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

At an informational meeting Sept. 15 in Oconto Falls, many of the 100 people who attended were clearly against NextEra Energy’s operating a 150-megawatt facility on CCC Road, just west of County C.

Oconto County municipalities at a glance City of Gillett: Was Assembly District 36, now Assembly District 6; Was Senate District 12, now Senate District 2 ...

Hire a local guide to find a sweet spot. A land of lakes Oconto county has no less than 378 lakes within its borders. The 418-acre Chute Pond, south of Mountain, is a flowage on the Oconto River.

Oconto County had $89.6 million worth of new construction this year, compared to $81.7 million in 2023. This is the third straight yet the county mill rate has dropped in double figures.

Oconto County saw 32.98 inches of precipitation compared to a normal 33.81 inches. The wettest month was in May when nearly 6.5 inches of rain fell.

TOWNSEND, Wis. (WBAY) - A family in Oconto County is now fighting to save a memorial waterfall they constructed on their property along the shoreline of Reservoir Pond.

Oconto County is home to nearly 1,000 miles of trails, and local ATV and snowmobile clubs keep the trails maintained all year long. The extensive trail network extends through the county and beyond.

County officials say they aren’t sure what type of financial help they may need from the state until they finish surveying all the damage. Below is a list issued by Oconto County on Friday at 9: ...

OCONTO - Richard Heath says he is glad he will become Oconto County's new administrator starting April 22. "There were other counties where I was asked to apply," Heath said.