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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.

Golf season gets underway

Thursday, April 9

Bay Conference Mini-Meet #1

Shawano golfers opened their season by placing sixth out of seven teams at Westridge Golf Course in Neenah.

The Hawks tallied a 193. Winneconne won with 151.

Seniors Duane Gristeau-Blanche and T.J. Smith led Shawano, each with a 45. Junior Brayden Mead scored 49, and sophomore Collin Dieck had a 54.

Pulaski boys lacrosse team loses 18-2

Thursday, April 9

Kimberly 18, Pulaski 2

Pulaski’s boys lost 18-2 to Kimberly in a Bay Valley Conference matchup.

So far this season, Everett Just leads the Red Raiders with four goals, and Reid Bauer has two.

Humane society to host slumber ‘pawty’

What’s it like to live in a pet shelter?

Volunteers with the Shawano County Humane Society are joining others from around the country April 18 for a Shelter Slumber Pawty to raise awareness for the shelter.

For 24 hours, they will experience shelter life firsthand and raise funds for animals in need. Every donation helps provide food, medical care and a second chance for homeless pets.

No Mow May now permanent in Shawano

A program set up four years ago to help with pollinators is now a permanent part of the city of Shawano after the Shawano Common Council voted April 8 to hold No Mow May indefinitely.

Council approves $30K in bids for sidewalks

The city of Shawano has about 41 miles of sidewalk, and there’s only so much that can be fixed in a single year. This year, however, the city will be able to make improvements in more areas than usual.

Giving bowls some color

Lorena Bricco, of Clintonville, gets some help painting a bowl from Nova Bricco, 3, during a workshop April 7 at Shawano Community High School. The Briccos and others in the community worked to paint a variety of ceramic bowls for Shawano Area Matthew 25 to sell for its Empty Bowls fundraiser. The event, held in fall, helps to fund operations at SAM’s House, an emergency homeless shelter in Shawano.

 

More work taking place on state Highway 29

A $10.7 million contract has been set to improve state Highway 29, between County Road M and South Highline Road, in the towns of Richmond, Belle Plaine, Waukechon and Hartland, as well as the city of Shawano.

Work is scheduled to begin April 13.

Pulaski teacher named Kohl Teacher Fellow

Kaitlin Skarban, of Sobieski, a teacher at Pulaski High School, was among recipients of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2026 Teacher Fellowship award.

Skarban was recognized for her exceptional leadership, dedication to students and commitment to educational excellence.

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