10 October 2013

Prep Roundup

Panthers defeated in New London The Oconto Falls High School football team lost to New London 28-14 Friday in New London. Tyler Kowalcyzyk scored a 12-yard touchdown to in the second quarter for Oconto Falls (0-6, 0-6 Bay) to tie the game at 7-7. New London (1-6, 1-5 Bay) then scored 21 straight points before quarterback Alex Johnson found Zachary Brye for a 29-yard touchdown to cut New London’s lead to 28-14 in the fourth quarter. Suring blown o
10 October 2013
Oconto Falls boy runners take 2nd at Waupaca
The Oconto Falls High School cross-country teams traveled to Waupaca for a 13-team invitational and a chance to run the course that will host the WIAA Division 2 Sectional later this month. The Panthers boys finished with a team score 63, beaten by invitational champion Little Chute (57) and finishing ahead of third-place team Colby/Abbotsford (98). “The Panthers’ boys team continues to run in a solid pack as a large group and continue to run tog
10 October 2013
Gillett wins second straight football game
The combination of Alex Zeitler to Dylan Roberts has been almost unstoppable. After hooking up for four touchdowns in a win the previous week, the dynamic duo from Gillett connected three times Friday night. The Tigers rode the tails of their red hot quarterback-wide receiver tandem to a 35-8 victory over Lena/St.
10 October 2013
Packers beat Lions 22-9
The Green Bay Packers got 16 points from Mason Crosby in a 22-9 win over the Detroit Lions in a key NFC North Division match-up Sunday at Lambeau Field. With two of the leagues’ most prolific offenses on the field, it was Crosby, the kicker who struggled a season ago but has been perfect this season, went five for five on field goals and helped the Packers maintain a lead throughout the game. “I’m real proud of Mason,” quarterback Aaron Rodgers s
10 October 2013
Keys to the Game: Packers at Ravens
Green Bay Packers Don’t Miss Matthews The Green Bay Packers will have to adjust quickly to life without Clay Matthews, who will miss multiple weeks with a broken thumb. Someone on the defense will need to step up and provide the pass rush. The absence could be an opportunity, as the Packers’ outside linebackers feel the pressure to perform with the spotlight trained fully on their performances.
10 October 2013
Packers rushing to victory
The Green Bay Packers have a running game. Not only that, it’s the kind of running game that is helping the Packers win games. Rookie running back Eddie Lacy’s performance Sunday — 23 carries for 99 yards — is exactly the reason the Packers committed to improving the running game and moving away from a pass-happy, one-dimensional offense. Following a 15-1 season in 2011, but a one-and-done playoff run, the Packers’ coaching staff identified the r
10 October 2013
CMH recognizes nursing achievements
Thirteen nurses from Community Memorial Hospital were honored for achieving advancements in the CMH Achieving Clinical Excellence program. The professional advancement program encourages continuing education, performance improvement and service to CMH and the community. “We have made some outstanding accomplishments,” said Kay Baranczyk, CMH chief nursing officer and director of hospital operations.
8 October 2013
Robert Kummerer
Robert “Bob” Kummerer, 83, of Tigerton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. Robert Albert Kummerer was born on April 3, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Frank and Mary (McGlaughlin) Kummerer. Following high school, he entered the U.S. Air Force and served for 22½ years, until retiring in 1970. He was united in marriage in July 1955 to Kathryn L. Martin in Danville, Ill.
8 October 2013
John A. Erickson
John A. Erickson, 59, Wittenberg, died on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1954, in Wausau, the son of the late Martin and Genevieve (Meverden) Erickson. John owned and operated Erickson Frame Repair, Wittenberg, and was also employed at the former Wittenberg Ford garage. He enjoyed flying remote control model airplanes that he built.
8 October 2013
Frederick Lemke
Frederick William Lemke, 83, of Gresham, passed away on Oct. 7, 2013, at his home. Fred was born in Gresham to Fred O. and Martha Lemke on June 20, 1930. He was married to Janice Stoehr of Gresham on April 21, 1954, until her death in 1980. Fred married Betty Schwerke on Dec. 26, 1992. In the early 1950s, he served in the United States Army in allied-occupied Germany.
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