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Inspirational speaker visits Sacred Heart

Eighth grade students Ryan Kroenke, left, and Cody Rotramel participate in a challenge of peer encouragement during a presentation Jan. 14 by nationally recognized inspirational speaker Terrence Talley. Through powerful personal stories and uplifting messages, Talley invited students to confront real-life challenges — peer pressure, bullying, self-worth and the call to kindness — with courage, resilience and hope.

Witt-Birn wrestlers send parents home happy

An up-and-down season for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood wrestling team continued Jan. 20 with a pair of Central Wisconsin Conference dual meet wins over Pittsville and Rosholt.

The Panthers and Hornets headed to Wittenberg for the Chargers’ annual Parents’ Night.

These girls just want to have fun

Wrestling has become a popular sport for hundreds of high school girls across Wisconsin.

That’s especially apparent this season at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, as the team’s roster of almost 30 wrestlers includes 12 girls. Those 12 girls include junior Brooke Huffman, a two-time defending state champion who headed into the Chargers’ Central Wisconsin Conference meet with Pittsville and Rosholt Jan. 20 with a 108-0 record.

Anheuser, Brady lead Tigerton boys in win over Rosholt

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Tigerton 81, Rosholt 50

Sam Anheuser and James Brady each scored 22 points to lead Tigerton to an 81-50 win over Rosholt.

Cameron Carlson scored nine points.

The Tigers held a comfortable 42-18 lead at the half and continued to outscored Rosholt 39-32 after the break.

Reevis leads Eagles in all stats in win over Amherst

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Menominee Nation 63, Amherst 48

Urijah Reevis led the Eagles in points, rebounds, blocks, steals and assists in the Menominee Nation’s 63-48 CWC-East win over Amherst.

Reevis scored 21 points, pulled down eight rebounds, and had four blocks, five steals and seven assists.

Keira Nacotee scored 14 points, and Cecilia Grignon added nine.

Novy’s goal secures 1-0 win for Antigo

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Antigo 1, Lakeland Union 0

Ethan Novy’s goal at 1:43 in the third period was the only goal for Antigo in its Great Northern Conference matchup against Lakeland Union. It was all the Red Robins needed for the 1-0 win.

Richie Veriha assisted Novy on the score.

Antigo goalie Austin Martinson collected 38 saves, while Lakeland’s Cam Bernard had 15.

Bowling

Lakeshore Masters

Lakeshore Lanes, Jan. 12

Team Standings

Farmall 263.5-72.5

Arndt Trucking 228-108

Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 212.5-123.5

Remi’s 206.5-129.5

Rosie’s Railway 184.5-151.5

Golden Sands 181.5-154.5

Launching Pad 148-188

Pin Pricks 146-190

Shawano Auto 121.5-205.5

Lakeshore Lanes 117-5-218.5

Brothers 117.5-217.5

Shawano man gets 15 years for child porn

A Shawano man who previously pleaded guilty to production of child pornography was sentenced Jan. 19 in federal court to 15 years in prison.

According to court documents, Brandon Boogren, 29, used a cellphone on May 16, 2019, in Shawano to record several videos of a 2-year-old girl engaged in a sex act. Boogren can be heard on the video cajoling the girl to engage in the act.

Editorial: Wisconsin newspapers urge passage of legislation to protect free speech

State Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) have introduced Wisconsin Senate Bill 666/Assembly Bill 701, which would adopt the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), bringing long-overdue free speech protections for citizens and journalists in Wisconsin.

Charles William ‘Bill’ Grady

Charles William “Bill” Grady, 95, passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2026, at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls.

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