Shawano

Emily Stepanek tabbed new Shawano girls soccer coach

Published by admin on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 12:30pm

 

Emily Stepanek was hired as the new varsity girls soccer coach at Shawano Community High School.

The announcement was made in a press release Aug. 5. Stepanek will take over for Bob Croschere.

“I enjoyed playing the game myself and look forward to not only being a part of this great program, but to also be able to challenge both myself and the girls to reach new heights in the girls soccer program,” said Stepanek.

She played soccer at St. Norbert College, helping the team to its first ever NCAA Tournament berth in 2014.

Maple Lane Health Services closing its doors

Published by admin on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 1:34pm

North Shore Healthcare has announced its plan to close Maple Lane Health Services, one of four skilled nursing facilities it manages in Shawano.

The closure process will be conducted over the next several months, consistent with state and federal regulations. With the support of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the facility is working closely with all residents and their loved ones on relocation care plans to assist in transitioning to new homes that best serve their needs.

Family restaurant opens on Green Bay Street

Published by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 4:05pm

Alex Morales first got into the food industry by working at a restaurant called Cruise In in Kaukauna when he was 14.

Now, he’s opening up his own restaurant with the same name in Shawano, planning to bring fresh, homestyle cooking to local residents without the need to cook at home.

“This is where I started,” Morales said, referring to the style of food he serves.

Bay Conference to avoid nonconference play this fall

Published by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 12:15pm

Updated: July 31, 12:15 a.m.

The Bay Conference voted Thursday to only play conference events this fall.

The decision to play only conference games was a 7-0 vote from conference athletic directors.

The conference also announced that all multi-team events, like quads, tournaments and invitationals, would be canceled this fall, with girls golf and cross-country events being possible exceptions.

Oconto Falls’ Bell, Shawano’s Habeck named to all-star rosters

Published by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 4:58pm

Oconto Falls’ Haley Bell and Shawano’s Gracyn Habeck were each named to Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association senior all-star rosters for Divisions 2 and 3.

Despite not playing games in the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic, the WFSCA still decided to release all-star rosters. The all-star games, which are usually played in the middle of June, also did not take place.

Habeck was coming off a junior season in which she landed on the Bay Conference first team.

Shawano schools pushing for face-to-face learning

Published by admin on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 7:53pm

The Shawano School Board took its first look at a plan to reopen school doors to students again after having to shut down the buildings three months early via state order due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Although the pandemic has not subsided, districts around the state are planning to be in school in some form or fashion beginning Sept. 1, the earliest that state law allows public schools to start.

Shawano grinds out win over Antigo in summer finale

Published by admin on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 7:07pm

It wasn’t a pretty start for Shawano, but the team stuck together and was able to rally to an 8-7 win over Antigo on Saturday in Shawano.

Antigo held a 6-1 lead after three and a half innings and looked to be on its way to spoiling Shawano’s season finale and senior day. Instead, Shawano started chipping away, eventually scoring the winning run on a pinch-hit RBI double by Wyatt Brandt in the sixth inning in a two-strike count.

Baseball Highlights (July 23)

Published by admin on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:03pm

Updated: July 23, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL

Shawano 17

Ashwaubenon 10

Shawano earned a high-scoring road win over Ashwaubenon on Thursday. Shawano tallied 14 hits and walked 12 times.

Andrew Popp posted two hits and three RBIs for Shawano, while Ashton Henning had two hits and two RBIs. Jacob Landon led the team with three hits, with Brandan Bushy and Braedyn Kowalkowski each chipping in a pair of hits.

Tribe, state seek info on missing Menominee cases

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 4:40pm

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and the state of Wisconsin came together Wednesday to plead for information related to some of the tribe’s missing person cases.

Police agencies in Keshena and Shawano have reported putting in a lot of a manhours searching for Katelyn Kelley, a 22-year-old Menominee woman who has been missing for over a month. Tribal and state officials told media and members of the community about the anguish that the family is going through, waiting and hoping for her safe return.

Baseball Highlights (July 20-21)

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:31am

Updated: July 22, 10:30 a.m.

BASEBALL

Clintonville 9

Waupaca 3

Clintonville picked up a road win over Waupaca on Tuesday.

Jared Cartwright earned the win on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings. Sean Finger worked the final inning.

Brady Kasson, Klay Finger and Klay Barkow each had two hits for Clintonville, while Dylan Danforth stole five bases and scored three times.

Crivitz 5

Bonduel 2