UW-Whitewater Kate Bahrke, a marketing major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from Oconto is a member of the Warhawk volleyball team, which capped a historic 2024 season by finishing as runner-up at the NCAA Division 3 Championship in Salem, Virginia. UW-Whitewater, which finished with a 31-4 record, knocked off two of the top three seeds in the championship round on its way to the title match.

A plea hearing for a Peshtigo man charged with exploiting and sexually assaulting teenaged girls in Oconto County was postponed Dec. 11 after his attorney said the defense was preparing a motion to dismiss on double jeopardy grounds. Zachary A.

A Suring man who was arrested in Texas after he allegedly fled the state to avoid trial on child sex abuse charges has been given two months to consider taking a plea offer. Michael James Bullock, 41, appeared before Oconto County Circuit Judge Michael Judge on Dec.

MarineMax will now be the authorized dealer for Cruisers Yachts in several key regions in the southern United States. MarineMax will represent Cruisers Yachts in the Florida Panhandle, west Florida, eastern Texas and Alabama in 11 locations.

The Shawano Area Community Foundation has announced $41,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Shawano and the surrounding area, awarded through its annual competitive grant cycle. “These organizations are having a meaningful impact, and we are proud to support their efforts to strengthen our community.” said Todd Swedberg, board member and grants committee chair of the Shawano Area Community Foundation.

Clark Lester Lightfoot, 15, of Lakewood, was called to rest in the Lord’s arms on the evening of Saturday Dec. 7, 2024, as the result of a single ATV accident. Clark was born March 27, 2009, in Minocqua, son to loving parents Seth and Naomi (DeWilde) Lightfoot. Clark attended Glenbrook Elementary School in Pulaski, followed by Pulaski Middle School and high school up until his freshman year.

Guenter Franz Gustav Woosmann, 86, of Gillett, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, with family by his side. Guenter was born on Aug. 31, 1938, to the late Erich and Berta (Meckelburg) Woosmann in Elbing, Germany. Guenter joined the German navy at 19 years old and served for six years.

Dec. 10 Bonduel 81, Kewaunee 60 Bonduel improved to 3-0 with an 81-60 win over Kewaunee. Quinn Wesenberg led Bonduel with 23 points, followed by Race Anvelink with 22 and Carter Moesch with 12. Wesenberg went 4-for-4 for free throws. Moesch had three 3-pointers. The Bears led 46-22 at halftime.

Dec. 10 Waupaca 6, Shawano/Bonduel 3 The Shawano/Bonduel boys hockey team hung close to Waupaca through most of the first two periods, but a flurry of three goals at the end of the second period and in the third period sealed a 6-3 win for the Comets. The teams were close in overall shots on goal, with Waupaca having 36 and Shawano/Bonduel at 31.