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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lena keeps perfect record intact

Saturday, Jan. 20 Gillett Gillett topped Northland Pines 53-40 in a non-conference game. The victory improved Gillett’s overall record to 7-8. Lena It was a non-conference win, but Lena’s 60-50 victory over Florence kept the team a perfect 16-0 overall this season. Eva Brooks led the Wildcats with 20 points. Madilyn Thomson poured in 14, and Whitney Potter added another 13. Lena led 26-22 at the break and won the second half 34-28. Friday, Jan.
Public Record
Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 21 Deputies responded to 25 incidents, including operating without a license on East Green Bay Street in Bonduel; property damage on Kolpack Road in Bowler; three 911 calls; one traffic hazard; four crashes. Jan.
Who killed Grumpy Gill and why?
“Home is Where the Body Is” by Jody Holford is subtitled a “Wannabe Sleuth” mystery because several of the characters consider themselves good sleuths, but books and TV can’t compare to real life. Annie has agreed to move from Portland, Oregon, to the gated community of Rainbow Falls, Washington, to house-sit while her parents take a yearlong trip around the world.
Fight winter blues with adventure books and predator hunting
When I was in high school and college, I thought the only real learning occurred in a classroom. It was probably years after graduating from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a coveted BA in liberal arts (English/creative writing) that I realized most learning doesn’t involve school buildings, classrooms or teachers. I think I learn something new every day. But if I want to make sure of it, I pick up a book or magazine and read.
49ers prove to be Packers playoff kryptonite again
Green Bay once again ran into its kryptonite in the postseason, as the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Packers 24-21 in the NFC Divisional Round in San Francisco on Jan. 20. This loss for Green Bay marks the second straight time the playoffs have ended at the hands of the 49ers and the third time in the last four playoff appearances. Packers quarterback Jordan Love was given the opportunity to steal the victory though.
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings of Jan. 17 • Amanda J. Borkovec, 35, Pound, was placed on two years of probation with conditions after Judge Michael T. Judge imposed and stayed a prison sentence for possession of methamphetamine, in connection with an incident that occurred Jan. 27, 2023. Judge gave her credit for 69 days served in the county jail. • After a preliminary hearing, Brent A.
Court News
• Shawn A. Bork, 39, Shawano, pleaded no contest Oct. 24 to fleeing an officer in his vehicle, possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, six counts of felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor charges of knowingly violating a domestic abuse injunction, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him to five years in prison followed by four years of extended supervision with conditions. • Richard J.
Felzkowski bill would help young children with reading
A bill making its way through the Wisconsin Legislature would help make it easier to get books in the hands of young children. Assembly Bill 741 would task the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to establish a grant program where nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 to reimburse them for no more than 50% of the cost of books provided in partnership with a national reading program that mails age-appropriate books for free to children fr
Service Business of the Year: Unity Hospice cares for patients, families, employees
Alisa Gerke is humbled by the selection of Unity Hospice as the Service Business of the Year by the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce. “It’s way cool,” said Gerke, Unity’s executive director, using her favorite adage. “It’s very humbling to be honored for our mission and our values by the community. For us, our work comes at one of life’s most vulnerable times.
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