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NFL player shares smiles and advice at Abrams Elementary

Alec Ingold has accomplished what very few people in northeast Wisconsin have — being a fullback in the National Football League.

Ingold paid a visit April 9 to Abrams Elementary School to let students know that they can have their dreams come true, too, as long as they have a good attitude and work hard. A smile also goes a long way, he said.

Marion/Tigerton dominate at Cats Invite

Thursday, April 9

GB Cats Invite

Marion/Tigerton’s boys and girls track team won a six-team meet in Bowler, with Gresham/Bowler teams placing second.

The Marion/Tigerton boys scored 182 points, followed by Gresham/Bowler with 83, Menominee Nation in fourth with 67 and Wolf River Lutheran in Shawano in fifth with 56.

Oconto Falls updating electric distribution systems

Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities will replace its outdated electric distribution system with modern facilities that have three time its present capacity.

“It’s aging and is ready to be replaced,” Beth Rank, interim manager, said April 9.

The Public Service Commission approved the project the same day.

Defense: Victim will prove Ingold innocent of murder

One of the attorneys for Michael Ingold, a Shawano man accused of killing his girlfriend, Sheila Laudon, in June 2022, made his opening statement April 10, and he noted that Laudon’s story is going to be front and center through various witnesses.

Albert Moustakis said that medical experts, neighbors and others would vindicate his client and lead to a not-guilty verdict by the jury by the time the trial ends on April 30.

Man, 25, charged in UTV fatal crash

A 25-year-old Little Suamicao man is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle as a result of a crash that killed a 48-year-old man also from Little Suamico.

Elijah Schanau faces up to 25 years in prison, a fine of $100,000 or both as a result of the April 5 crash.

Panel urged not to forget about library needs

Last month, Shawano County supervisors approved a maximum of $121 million that could be borrowed to build a new courthouse, jail housing pod and jail auxiliary services.

While the construction of a new public library was not part of the building plan, some supervisors urged their colleagues not to forget about the needs of the library, housed at 128 S. Sawyer St.

Bears softball team shuts out Warhawks

Thursday, April 9

Bonduel 18, Weyauwega-Fremont 0

Bonduel shut out Weyauwega-Fremont 18-0, after scoring 15 runs in the first inning of what turned out to be a three-inning game.

Mary Margelofsky hit 2-for-2 with a double and three RBIs. Allison Zernicke was also 2-for-2, collecting a double and one RBI.

Jayla Reinke, Marlie Hartmann and Juliana Jacobs each had two RBIs.

Boozy bar provides comfortable atmosphere in Bonduel

The recently opened Glenn Lounge and Grill in Bonduel is well on its way to fulfill the concept of a boozy bar.

The concept that is sweeping the country aims to create a comfortable atmosphere for customers to gather and share quality drinks and good times.

The Glenn Lounge and Grill is owned by Nikki and Jeff Bougie. Originally from Bonduel, they now live in the Hofa Park area.

Chargers crush Wolves on baseball diamond

Thursday, April 9

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 22, Manawa 1

Wittenberg-Birnamwood batters pounded out 16 hits, and Manawa committed six errors as the Chargers crushed the Wolves 22-1.

The Chargers scored three times in the first inning, broke the game open with nine runs in the second, and added four in the third and six in the fourth. Manawa’s only run came in the top of the fifth inning.

Shawano soccer team wins season opener

Thursday, April 9

Pulaski 0, Cedarburg 0

In their first game of the season, the Pulaski girls varsity soccer team took a trip to Cedarburg to play the No. 8 ranked team in Division 2.

Alina Harnowski had the only shot on goal for the Red Raiders, and goalkeeper Tatum Wentland had four saves in her first-ever start.

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