Thursday, Feb. 5

Lena 57, Gillett 45

Lena captured its second Marinette & Oconto Conference win of the season when the Wildcats beat Gillett 57-45.

But, Gillett remains above Lena in the standings, having lost eight games compared to Lena’s nine.

Dash Comins led Lena with 17 points. Luke Koslowsky scored 15.

Thursday, Feb. 5

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 64, Amherst 23

The Falcons were no match for Wittenberg-Birnamwood as the Chargers kept their hosts in single digits in the first half en route to a dominating 64-23 CWC-East victory.

The Chargers led 44-8 at the break and held steady for a 20-15 second half advantage.

No high school sport in Wisconsin has undergone as many changes in recent years as wrestling, so it’s understandable if some fans are not aware of major changes to the WIAA state wrestling tournament series that will take effect this season.

Lakeshore Masters

Lakeshore Masters

Lakeshore Lanes, Jan. 26

Team Standings

Farmall 290.5-77.5

Arndt Trucking 248-120

Remi’s 219.5-148.5

Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 233.5-134.5

Rosie’s Railway 198.5-169.5

Golden Sands 198.5-169.5

Launching Pad 165-203

Pin Pricks 151-217

Brothers 138.5-228.5

Shawano Auto 138.5-220.5

Our beloved son, Andrew James “Andy” Zierden, 42, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.

He was born Aug. 8, 1983, in Shawano to Betsy Marie (Schmidt) Zernicke and James Zierden. Andy’s stepfather, Thomas Zernicke, became a part of his life in 2007. He also grew up alongside his loving and very involved sister, Jessica Weiland.

Douglas J. Hartleben, 87, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2026, at the Willows Home in Iola.

Mention the word “Novitiate” in Shawano and Menominee counties, and most people know exactly what you’re talking about, although even locals may be hazy on some of its historic details.

The mansion at W9653 Butternut Road in the Town of Herman has been vacant for decades, but the current owners now have plans to turn it into a hotel and event center.

A five-year operational referendum is the Gillett School District’s last hope to return its finances to a healthy outlook and prevent closing its doors.

A once-vibrant church along state Highway 29 near Tilleda will soon be the home of a new retail store.

The former Bethany Baptist Church was purchased by Benishek Properties with the new owners planning to open The Vintage Church Mouse, a vintage and antiques store.