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Robert H. Koehler

Robert H. Koehler, 90, formerly of Andover, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at Mercer Manor, Aledo, Illinois. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moline, Illinois, with visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday prior to services at the church. Interment with military honors will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.
‘Godspell’ coming to Abrams in March
Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will showcase the Gospel of Matthew in a new way. The musical “Godspell” will be presented March 13-16 and March 20-23 at the Nancy Byng Community Theater in Abrams. This timeless tale of friendship and love is demonstrated by an eclectic group that teams up with Jesus. In this production, Jesus’ message of kindness, tolerance and love shines through.
Bowling
Lakeshore Masters Lakeshore Lanes, Feb. 10 Team Standings Farmall 290.5-109.5 Arndt Trucking 284.5-115.5 Remi’s 254.5-145.5 Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 250.5-149.5 Reinke Property Mgt.
Still time to sign up for Citizens Police Academy
Are you interested in getting some hands-on experience on what kind of training law enforcement does? Do you want to see what it takes to be an officer? Want to meet the deputies and officers who serve the communities in Shawano County? Shawano Citizens Police Academy is the place to do it. This is an interactive class where you get to see how officers train and see how they deal with different aspects of their jobs.
Ice Bears earn Eastern Shores all-conference honors
Several members of the Bay Area Ice Bears girls hockey team earned Eastern Shores all-conference honors. Julianne Bradford and Emily Bill were named to the first team and were also honored as scholar athletes. Faye Brunke and Addison Dahl were named to the first team. Ava McDonald was named to the second team. Honorable mention status was earned by Reese Spiering. Named as scholar athletes were Tiana Stindt, Briana Anundsen, Olympia Simons, Addis
Chargers, Wildcats notch wins
Feb. 18 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 62, Laona/Wabeno 28 The Chargers dominated the Rebels right out of the gate, leading 44-7 at halftime and 62-28 at the final buzzer. “Again, defense was the name of the game. We provided a lot of pressure in the first half, which allowed us to sub in everyone in and out,” coach Nick Mechelke said.
Witt-Birn wins easily over Northland Pines
Feb. 17 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 58, Northland Pines 17 Wittenberg-Birnamwood dispatched Northland Pines with ease, holding the Eagles to single digits in each half and winning 58-17. “We got off to a good start tonight, which allowed us to play everyone good minutes in the first half,” coach Nick Mechelke said. Melaina Granquist scored 30 points, more than all the Northland Pines players combined. Of those 30 points were five 3-pointers.
2 Panthers win sectional wrestling titles
Feb. 22 Division 2, Sectional B A pair of Oconto Falls wrestlers won their weight classes as sectionals and will join five other area wrestlers at the state meet this weekend. At the Division 2 Sectional B meet at Seymour, Isaiah Holtz captured first at 113 pounds.
Boys hockey seasons end for Hawks, Red Robins
Feb. 20 Lakeland 9, Shawano/Bonduel 2 Shawano/Bonduel could not find its rhythm in the Division 2 Sectional 2 WIAA regional finals playoff game against Lakeland. The Hawks lost 9-2 to end their season. The Thunderbirds were up 3-0 in the first period before Gavin Hundt scored for Shawano/Bonduel at 11:26.
Bears clinch conference title
Feb. 22 St. Thomas Aquinas Academy 74, Suring 54 Feb. 21 Bonduel 79, Amherst 39 Bonduel clinched the Central Wisconsin East Conference championship and improved to 13-0 in the conference with a 79-39 clubbing of Amherst. The Bears used a dominating 48-19 first half to cruise to the win. Quinn Wesenberg led Bonduel with 19 points. Sam Roberts added 13 and led the team with 17 rebounds.
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