If Oconto Falls’ recent pitching performances are any indication, Shawano will have its hands full in the opening round of the American Legion Class AA Region 3 tournament Thursday. Receiving the starting nod for Oconto Falls (14-10, 6-7 Fox River Valley North) will be Hunter Magnin, who has produced two of the team’s three shutouts in the last nine games. Magnin has accrued 19 strikeouts through his last 12 scoreless innings, including a seven-s

Shawano Police Department July 20 Police logged 17 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at the Wisconsin House, 216 E.

A bean dryer caught fire Monday afternoon in a livestock feed mill in Angelica, causing more than $1 million in damage and requiring the aid of 16 fire departments to put it out. Temperatures reached in excess of 300 degrees Fahrenheit while crews rotated in and out to battle the blaze at Nutrition Service Co. livestock feed mill at W249 Deer Drive, according to Pulaski Fire Chief Randy Wichlacz.

Shawano Police Department July 21 Police logged 44 incidents, including the following: Fleeing — A vehicle involved in a short pursuit in the city was later found after hitting a house at First and Circle streets.

Skip Anderson, 78, of Shawano, finished his earthly journey on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Skip was born July 28, 1935, in Shawano to the late George “Pat” Anderson and Edna (Sperberg) Anderson. On Dec. 27, 1958, he was united in marriage to Sharon Jones. He served in the military from 1959 to 1961 with a stay in Germany.

John D. Stears, 96, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. John was born on Jan. 28, 1918, to the late Trevor and Nellie (Woodruff) Stears in Cadillac, Michigan. He married Geraldine Stewart on March 21, 1964. John served in the U.S. military for 33 years, retiring from the U.S. Army Reserves on Jan. 28, 1978. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge in La Crosse, Ocala, Florida, and Mason Woods Lodge 368, Cecil.

Alvin W. Christ, 96, of Gresham, passed away July 21, 2014, in Shawano. He was born in Gresham on Sept. 26, 1917, to the late Arthur and Anna (Stuebs) Christ. In April of 1942, Alvin enlisted in the Army, where he served in Normandy, northern France and Central Europe, and was trained in bomb disposal. On Oct. 20, 1948, Alvin was united in marriage to Jeannette Hildebrandt.

Violet E. Tucker, 75, of Neopit passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, in Green Bay. Violet was born in Keshena on Feb. 21, 1939, to the late Mary Jane (Askenette) and Dennison James Sr. On Feb. 2, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert J. Tucker. Violet loved spending time with her family, especially at the “James Gang” lake lot.

Lorraine A. Grosskopf, 93, of Shawano, passed away Monday morning, July 21, 2014, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced later. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements. www.mickelsonfs.com