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Authorities seek missing child sex assault suspect
Oconto County authorities are searching for a Suring man after he allegedly removed a GPS device he was ordered to wear and disappeared a month before he is scheduled to stand trial for child sex assault. A three-day jury trial is scheduled to begin July 31 in the case of...
Oconto County Sheriff's Office seeks wanted man
OCONTO — The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a suspect who recently absconded from his bond. The subject is Michael J. Bullock, 41. Bullock is currently out on $40,000 bond for repeated sexual assault of a child and other related crimes which were pending trial. He was last seen in the Suring area on the morning of July 1; his whereabouts are currently unknown and it is unknown if he has access to a vehicle. The subject is a white male, 5-foot-10, 240 pounds. He has blonde hair and green eyes. Do not attempt to apprehend the subject on your own, contact the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office with any information. The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office does not condone vigilantism. Any threatening, intimidation or harassment of the subject will not be tolerated.
Ready for the 4th: Damaged campers hauled from campground after tornado damage
After an EF-1 tornado moved through an Oconto County campground in late June, cleanup continued Wednesday ahead of Independence Day, and crews hauled away the final damaged campers set for removal.
Registered sex offender to be released in Oconto County, community meeting set for Wednesday
A 71-year-old man who is a registered sex offender will be released from prison and live in the Town of Riverview as of July 15, according to the Oconto County Sheriff's Office. A community notification meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Crooked Lake Community...
Oconto County deputies looking for man charged with child sexual assault who absconded from bond
SURING, Wis. (WFRV) – An Oconto County man who is currently out on a $40,000 bond for repeated sexual assault of a child is currently sought after by local authorities after he allegedly absconded from his bond. A release from the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office states that deputies are...
Showcasing local artists - NWTC seeks to purchase new works through call for art
MARINETTE/OCONTO COUNTY – Local artists have the opportunity to see their work displayed around the campuses of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) as the college has once again opened its call for art — a process which has allowed the college to acquire nearly 400 pieces in its permanent collection over the years.
4-H member from Krakow wins $1,000 scholarship
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation awarded Amber Seitz, of Krakow, a $1,000 Oscar G. and Mary M. Woelfel Memorial Scholarship. Seitz has been active in her 4-H Club in Oconto County for 10 years. Her projects are focused on livestock and agriculture, showing swine, sheep and dairy cows at the county fair and state fair. She has held several leadership positions including Oconto County 4-H Leader’s Association secretary and president of her 4-H club.
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