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Watching bird feeders is a learning experience

Our winter birds are enjoying the bounty of our feeders and, likewise, we are enjoying watching them on these cold and often gray winter days. We have upped our game this winter and joined Project FeederWatch. Now not only do we identify the species of birds we are seeing, but also record their numbers.

Westrich becomes all-time leading scorer for Bonduel boys

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Bonduel 79, Wausau East 49

Bonduel improved to 10-0 on the season with its 79-49 rout over Wausau East.

Senior Ryan Westrich scored 22 points and became the all-time scoring leader for Bonduel’s boys basketball program. He now has 1,339 points.

Quinn Wesenberg led the Bears against Wausau East with 27 points. Carter Moesch contributed 11 points in the win.

Marion/Tigerton rolls over Rosholt

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Marion/Tigerton 53, Rosholt 24

Marion/Tigerton improved to 7-4 overall with a with a 53-24 win over Rosholt in a nonconference game in Rosholt.

Menominee Nation 58, Manawa 32

The Eagles rolled over the Wolves 58-32 and improved to 3-3 in the CWC-East and 10-4 overall.

New London 58, Shawano 50

Three area boys hockey teams come up short

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Sheboygan 6, Bay Area 3

Bay Area skaters had a flurry of 46 shots on goal against Sheboygan but ended up on the short end of a 6-3 final score.

Already down 4-0 late in the second period, the Storm finally connected on a goal from Cash Ebeling with Brody Hronek assisting.

The Red Raiders scored again in the second period and then in the third to take a 6-1 lead.

Race schedule announced for 2026

Opening night for the 2026 racing season at the Shawano Speedway is tentatively set for April 11, race officials announced.

Dirt King late models will be featured April 18 and Aug. 29.

Other special events include spectators eliminators June 27, salute to veterans July 4, Hall of Fame on July 11, Racing 4 a Reason on July 25, corn roast Aug. 15 and championship night Sept. 5.

Bowling

Lakeshore Masters

Lakeshore Lanes, Jan. 5

Team Standings

Farmall 249.5-7061.5

Arndt Trucking 216-104

Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 199.5-120.5

Remi’s 196.5-123.5

Golden Sands 175.5-144.5

Rosie’s Railway 171.5-148.5

Launching Pad 145-175

Pin Pricks 140-180

Lakeshore Lanes 115-5-204.5

Brothers 113.5-205.5

Shawano Auto 111.5-199.5

Nancy K. Bursa

Nancy Kathryn Bursa, 81, of Coleman, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Nancy was born June 24, 1944, in Park Falls,to Robert and Antoinette (Price) Toney, and was raised in Milwaukee.

Austin Finlay Newcomb

Austin Newcomb, a kind and gentle man with a deep love for music, family and the outdoors, passed away Dec. 16, 2025, at the age of 92.

John Nischke

John Nischke, 85, of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Shawano.

John was born in Green Bay on Dec. 31, 1940, son of the late Herbert and Alice (Wilson) Nischke. John graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 1959.

Defense helps keep Chargers undefeated

Two state-ranked teams, a combined a record of 23-1 and first place in the conference on the line added up to an intriguing girls basketball matchup Jan. 13 in Bonduel.

The intrigue didn’t last very long, however, as Wittenberg-Birnamwood held Bonduel to 12 points in the first half and cruised to a 58-35 win over the Bears.

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