1 July 2015

Triathlon returns to Leopolis for 30th year

The small community of Leopolis, population 87, expects to host about 200 athletes Saturday for the 30th annual Leopolis Iron-Man Contest. Sponsored by the Leopolis Booster Club, the triathlon began with 22 people in 1986 and grew to a record 208 athletes in 2007. Booster club member Carol Peterson cites the event’s family friendly atmosphere as one of the reasons for its success. “Some people who have relatives in the area and are on vacation, j
1 July 2015
Buckled-in drivers rewarded for use of seat belts
Some motorists who visited Walmart on Wednesday left the parking lot with a little extra money in their pocket. Ten drivers who had the foresight to buckle up were each awarded $10 in cash and a “Buckle Up to Save Lives” T-shirt. Shawano police and Shawano County sheriff’s deputies joined Dr.
1 July 2015
Racetrack sold at auction for $345,000
An out-of-state buyer Wednesday purchased the US Air Motorsports Raceway at auction for $345,000 — a price lower than many observers had expected. The successful bidder was not immediately identified, although auctioneers described the buyer as a racing industry insider who operates racetracks elsewhere. The sale is not expected to affect any upcoming events at the Shawano County attraction known for go-kart races, motorcycle races and similar ev
1 July 2015
Wrestling meet will be held at night on Witt-Birn football field
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School will hold its inaugural “Grapple on the Gridiron” tournament Aug. 15 under the lights at the school football field, 400 W. Grand Ave., Wittenberg. Weigh-ins are from 4-5:30 p.m., with wrestling starting at 6:30 p.m. The round-robin tournament is open to all wrestlers ages 5 and older. Registration is limited to 300. Glow-in-the-dark medals will be awarded. Dennis Hall will be the master of ceremonies.
1 July 2015
Dekker the latest Wisconsin player in the big-time
With a chance to bring in some homegrown talent in last week’s NBA draft, the Milwaukee Bucks passed on Sam Dekker, selecting instead Rashad Vaughn of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas with their first pick, the 17th selection overall. Dekker, the pride of Sheboygan Lutheran High School, was scooped up on the very next pick by the Houston Rockets. Wisconsin center Frank Kaminsky – taken at No.
30 June 2015
Ed’s Shed, Ed’s honor
If it were up to Ed Erickson, he wouldn’t be this year’s grand marshal of the Gillett Fourth of July parade. And that’s exactly why it wasn’t up to Ed this year. “As soon as we had our first Fourth of July committee meeting, they all said, ‘You’re the grand marshal,’” Erickson said.
30 June 2015
When push comes to shove, pull!
The Gillett Fourth of July Celebration has been overhauled with even more horsepower this year, with highlights including a mini tractor pull, a horse pull and a growing car show. “There should be something for everyone this year,” said Noel Nienstedt, chairman of the Fourth of July Committee. The Lena Mini & Modified Tractor Pullers Association will run the mini tractor pull at Zippel Park.
30 June 2015
Ag teacher inducted into FFA Hall of Fame
Jim Marcks, a former Luxemburg-Casco agriculture teacher, was inducted into the Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame at the 86th annual Wisconsin FFA convention June 17 in Madison. Marcks passed away in 2003 at the age of 73. Accepting the award on Marcks’ behalf were his children: Donna Curley, of Milton, Cathy Lytie, of Green Bay, Sue Colle, of Luxemburg, Barb Giachino, of Luxemburg, Joan Koehne, of Abrams, Ann Goubeaux, of Green Bay, and Brian Marcks, o
30 June 2015
Oconto County Sheriff’s Department
June 23 Deputies logged 29 incidents, including the following: Agency Assist - Authorities assisted the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office with the K-9 unit at Marinette Marine. Accident - Authorities investigated a report of a 3-year-old boy who rolled a four-wheeler on County Road S in Little Suamico.
30 June 2015
County to receive 6-digit power line payment in 2019
Oconto County and the town of Morgan each will receive a one-time $336,555 impact payment when the North Appleton-Morgan power line goes into service in 2019, the American Transmission Co.
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