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Oconto Falls 14th at state cross-country meet

The Oconto Falls High School boys cross-country team’s seniors capped their careers with a third trip to state, and Gillett freshman Lauren Herzog had the area’s best showing Saturday at the WIAA State Cross-Country Championships at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. The OFHS boys team finished with a team score of 330, good for 14th in Division 2. Senior Mike Friedman finished 41st. “I was feeling good the first mile,” Friedman said.
Gillett’s playoff run stops in Almond
Almond-Bancroft High School’s high-pressure defense and a prolific running game were too much for Gillett to handle as the Tigers lost 46-19 in a WIAA Division 7 Level 2 football playoff game Friday. Playing at home, the Eagles took Gillett running back Monte Noffke out of the equation early in the game, holding the senior to 25 yards on six carries in the first half and 83 yards — about half his average — on 21 carries in the game. “He had a big
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Shawano Police Department Nov.
Physician assistant returns to hometown
Sara Messner (Mitchell) is very familiar with the doctor’s office at ThedaCare Physicians-Clintonville. “It’s the clinic I always had care at,” said Messner, 26, a Clintonville native. She is thrilled to return to her hometown as a physician assistant to provide the same quality of care she remembers receiving while growing up. “I enjoy being able to see multiple generations of a family,” said Messner.
Musician to headline sacred harp program Sunday
Musician Shari Sarazin promises to deliver relaxing and spiritual melodies when she performs a sacred harp and song ministry program at 1 p.m.
Road salt prices strain local budgets
Some Wisconsin counties are paying as much as 14 percent more for road salt this year due to increased demand driven by last year’s record snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. The winter budget outlook is a little better in Shawano County, where highway department officials say prices have gone up about 8 percent.
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Shawano Police Department Oct. 30 Police logged 13 incidents, including the following: Disorderly — Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at the Longhorn Saloon, 1181 S. Main St. Theft — Shawano City-County Library, 128 S. Sawyer St., reported an attempted theft. Fraud — Police investigated a fraud complaint at CoVantage Credit Union, 911 E.
Q&A with Lucas Christenson
Lucas Christenson Age: 38 Family: Married to Kimberly last year. He has three children of his own, Tayler, Trevor, London; and two stepsons, Andre and Dominick. Occupation: Overseeing the parts department at American Marine and Motorsports. Why have you done so little campaigning? Why no yard signs? The lack of signs does not mean I am not campaigning. I tried to use as little funds as possible. People work hard for their money.
Q&A with Randy Wright
Randy Wright Age: 58 Family: Wife Mary, four grown children and 10 grandchildren. Experience: Sheriff 2006 to present; Shawano police officer 1981-2006; Shawano County deputy 1976 to 1981.
Q&A with Adam Bieber
Adam Bieber Age: 36 Family: Wife Amy and three sons, Will, West and Wyatt Education: Pensacola Christian College, Lakeland Christian College, and Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College. Bieber has an Associate Degree in Police Science. Experience: Village of Coleman, Village of Lena, Marinette County Forestry Department, and Shawano Police Department.
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