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Knights give to Lakeland Industries following fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus Bishop Fox Council 2836 announced a charitable donation to Lakeland Industries on Dec. 17, underscoring the organization’s ongoing commitment to community support and local partnership.

Sally J. Hunt

Sally J. Hunt, 88, of Gillett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

Sally was born Oct. 6, 1937, to the late Chester and Carol (Mikkelson) Arveson. She attended Frostville School and graduated from Suring High School with the class of 1955. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for Morley-Murphy Company in Green Bay for 3.5 years.

Rodney G. Kust

Rodney Kust, 81, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Dec. 16, 2025, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, with his wife, Jackie (Stein) Kust, by his side.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at the Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home Freedom location, N3972 Columbia Ave., Freedom. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Witt-Birn girls win 10th game in a row

Monday, Dec. 22

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 70, Medford 30

Strong play by the Chargers put them firmly in control early on, and Wittenberg-Birnamwood went on to beat Medford 70-30.

“This was a great win before break,” coach Nick Mechelke said. “This was a top down team win tonight. It was a physical game, and we played through it.”

Marion boys defeat Gillett

Monday, Dec. 22

Marion 52, Gillett 41

Sawyer Kamba and Shane Blum each scored 12 points, and Elijah Scheef added 10 as Marion defeated Gillett 52-41.

The Mustangs led 28-14 at the half and held on for the win despite a 27-24 second half in favor of the Tigers.

Bradyn Wendorff led Gillett with 11 points.

Oconto Falls 88, Green Bay Southwest 55

Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend opens doors to the outdoors Jan. 17-18

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend from Jan. 17-18 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing.

Bowling

Lakeshore Masters

Lakeshore Lanes, Dec. 15

Team Standings

Farmall 224-48

Arndt Trucking 183-89

Remi’s 169.5-102.5

Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 169.5-102.5

Golden Sands 151.5-120.5

Rosie’s Railway 134-138

Pin Pricks 119-153

Launching Pad 110-62

Shawano Auto 109.5-162.5

Brothers 97.5-174.5

Lakeshore Lanes 91.5-180.5

Hawks hockey team carves out 4-2 win

In a battle of co-op boys hockey teams, Shawano/Bonduel defeated Chequamegon/Phillips/Butternut 4-2 on Dec. 20 at the Crawford Center in Shawano.

The Hawks opened the game three goals in the first period.

Michael Dillenberg scored at 9:08 with Teagan Harkey and Quinten Harkey assisting. Gavin Hundt scored unassisted at 13:53, and Cameron Schroeder had help from Waylon Snider when he scored at 16:58.

What's Happening: Nov. 7-16

FRIDAY, DEC. 26

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

SUNDAY, DEC. 28

GILLETT: Christmas Cantata “A Child is Born … All is Well,” 2 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St.

Will Packers’ defense be ready for Jackson, Henry?

Green Bay will host Baltimore on Saturday night, its second consecutive Saturday night game this season. It’s also the last home game of the regular season for the Packers.

Packers’ offense vs. Ravens’ defense

Green Bay’s offense has one giant question mark coming into this weekend’s game against the Ravens.

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