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Wandering bear causes stir in city

A yearling bear foraging for food has been drawing a lot of local attention in Shawano over the past two days, while officials were considering Thursday afternoon whether to trap it or let it eventually wander off on its own. “Everybody’s been chasing it,” said Jim Horne, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conservation warden. The bear was even chased up a tree at one point. Horne was waiting to hear back from Animal Services at the U.S.
Proposed county pay changes posted online
Shawano County officials are trying to figure out how employee pay information was published along with minutes of a meeting on the county’s website. The Administrative Committee minutes for its May 12 meeting contained six pages with employee names, positions, current pay and proposed pay.
Baldwin calls for more bipartisan cooperation
The Democratic Party could keep control of the Senate after the midterm elections this fall, according to U.S. Sen.
Baldwin visits CRI in Shawano
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Late Oconto rally ousts Bonduel
Oconto used a three-run rally in the sixth inning to defeat Bonduel High School 4-2 Thursday in the WIAA Division 3 softball regional final in Oconto. Despite a torn muscle in her hand, Bonduel pitcher Jennifer Dowden toughed out the game. “It was basically up to her if she could play or not,” Bonduel coach Chris Reinke said. “The doctor gave her the go-ahead.
Prep Roundup
Hawks finish second in Bay The Shawano Community High School girls soccer team lost to West De Pere on penalty kicks after 100 scoreless minutes in De Pere. “It was back and forth all night with missed opportunities for both sides,” Shawano coach Robert Croschere said. Shawano finished second in the tournament and second in the conference, though that was determined before Thursday’s game. “The game didn’t mean anything in the standings as West D
7 Hawks advance to track sectionals
The Shawano Community High School track and field teams are sending seven athletes to the WIAA Division 1 sectionals next week. Kia Smurawa and Kristina Kurtz led the girls teams, with third-place finishes in the long jump and 200-meter dash, respectively, in Tuesday’s regional at Bay Port. Smurawa matched her personal record with a 16-foot-7 jump. “Pretty nice,” said Shawano coach Scott Smurawa, Kia’s father. “Pretty happy with her jumps.
Several area athletes win regional track championships
Area high school athletes won 18 championships at WIAA track and field regionals Tuesday. Gresham/Bowler’s Drew Payne won the triple jump and the 100 dash at the Division 3 regional in Rosholt. He also took second in the long jump. Teammates Austin Olsen (300 hurdles), Cody Montez (3,200 run) and Andrew Pleshek (high jump) also won events. Menominee Indian’s Ania Smith won the discus and shot put at the Division 3 regional in Suring.
Prep Softball Roundup
Hawks fall to Notre Dame rally The No. 3-seeded Shawano Community High School softball team lost a lead late against No. 2 Green Bay Notre Dame, losing the WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal 4-3 Tuesday at Riverview Park in Green Bay. The Hawks (8-14, 6-9 Bay) led 3-0 heading into the bottom of the sixth, but Notre Dame (7-9, 5-9 Fox River Classic) scored a run on a Shawano error.
Prep Roundup
Hawks improve to 2-0 in tourney The Shawano Community High School girls soccer team beat New London 2-1 on the road Tuesday to improve to 2-0 in the Bay Conference tournament. The Hawks (12-6, 8-2 Bay) took the lead on a Louisa Keenan goal 30 minutes into the match. Sarah Dickmann had the assist.
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