To the editor: We thought that you could verify facts with two sources of information that said the same thing. Hearing something on the Walter Cronkite CBS Evening News and then reading it in the local newspaper was proof this was the truth. Today, it is far more difficult to distinguish the truth from lies. No matter how savvy we think we are, we can be tricked.

Dec. 16 Wausaukee 86, Bowler 69 Bowler sat in a 20-point deficit at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference despite a 41-38 second half. The Panthers lost 86-69 in non-conference action. West De Pere 82, Pulaski 79

Dec. 16 Shiocton 41, Gresham 36 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 50, D.C. Everest 32

UW-Whitewater Lucas te Plate from Shawano, who is studying accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was selected to serve on the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC). Te Plate is the College of Business and Economics representative. The committee is made up of student representatives from across campus that allocate fees to student organizations and campus departments.

The ecumenical choir at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett will present its annual Christmas cantata during the weekends before and after Christmas Day. “Gloria … the Wonders of His Love” will be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 27 and 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St., Gillett. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be accepted.

The Honorable Larry L. Jeske, 84, Gillett, died Sunday morning, Dec. 15, 2024, with his son by his side. The only child of Victor and Emma (Padinger) Jeske was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Wausau. A man of great intellect and dedication, Larry graduated from Shawano High School before earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his law degree from Marquette University.

Since the Jordan Love era in Green Bay started, the biggest story surrounding the Packers has been the team having the youngest offense in the NFL. While Green Bay still does employ the youngest offense in the NFL at just over an average of 25 years old, it has been the young players on the other side of the ball who have really made the difference this season. Over the past two seasons, Green Bay has moved on from veterans like Rasul Douglas, De

Playing college football for the UCLA Bruins, defensive tackle Kenny Clark was named a third-team All-American as a junior in 2015, when he also earned his second all-conference selection in the Pac-12. He was selected by the Packers in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft, with the 27th overall pick. On being Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee? It’s awesome. It’s an honor to receive that award and be a nominee.

TIME AND DATE: 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec.