Richard Awonohopay, 69, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in Keshena. Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

AgVentures LLC, a Shawano-based provider of farming supplies and services throughout the region, could soon be under new ownership. A purchase in the works by United Cooperative would expand the Beaver Dam buyer’s presence in Shawano County and further consolidate the farm services industry. Some farmers are unsure what to expect from the AgVentures takeover. Russel Brock, a farmer in Gillett and a leader of the Oconto County Farm Bureau, said al

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Shawano sweeps Green Bay East Senior setter Annelies Young had 25 assists and five digs to lead Shawano past Green Bay East on Thursday night, 25-15, 25-18, 25-18. “I am extremely proud of these ladies tonight,” Hawks head coach Jessica Cumberland said. “They really pulled it together.

After the Bonduel High School girls volleyball team opened up a 7-point lead on host Gillett in the second game of its nonconference match Thursday night, the Tigers fought back. Tough serving by Jessica Anderson created problems for the bigger hitters for the Bears, who continued to attack despite shaky passing, which led to sets farther off the net. Once Gillett tied the game at 21-21, Bonduel (13-11) found its rhythm.

FOOTBALL Bears fall to Iola-Scandinavia Preston Robaidek scored the only touchdown of the game for Bonduel on a 39-yard reception from senior quarterback Trevor Pedersen in the third quarter of the 35-7 defeat. Blake Stoss carried the ball 23 times for 80 yards. For Iola-Scandinavia, Cameron Grunewald rushed 20 times for 122 yards and three rushing touchdowns, and passed for 142 yards and another score.

An overhaul of the Junior Fair Building on the Shawano County Fairgrounds has been zero-funded in the county’s capital spending plans for next year. The Shawano Area Agricultural Society had requested $125,000 in county funding and offered to raise another $45,000 to upgrade the facility used by 4-H club members and families throughout the annual county fair. Society officials had hoped to complete renovations to the 50-year-old structure before

Clintonville Mayor Judith Magee this week agreed to resign, effective Jan.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Bonduel sweeps Pacelli at home Bonduel survived three close games at the hands of visiting Pacelli on Tuesday night, 27-25, 25-19, 25-21. Hayley Pues tallied 13 kills and 13 aces, while Danee Collier and Kailee Pedersen each had 16 digs for Bonduel (12-11, 2-3 Central Wisconsin Conference-8). Hayley Sorenson blocked three hits, and Brynn Reinke had 13 assists. Wildcats take care of Port Edwards After dropping the first set, Gresh

Shawano Community High School senior Julia Beck shot a 102 during the Bay Conference meet Tuesday to help the Hawks finish third and earned herself a spot on the all-conference first team. Brianna Zook finished just one stroke behind Beck at Wandering Springs Golf Course in Greenleaf, and Gabby Krueger shot a 106.