Wittenberg Enterprise & Birnamwood News

Spring Hearing questions involving Shawano, Oconto counties pass

Published by admin on Tue, 04/20/2021 - 12:26pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released the results from the 2021 Spring Hearing on April 19.

A pair of questions regarding Shawano and Oconto counties, plus a citizen resolution for Oconto County, all passed.

Spring Hearing results now available

Spring Hearing results now available

Published by admin on Tue, 04/20/2021 - 12:24pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced April 19 that the 2021 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available.

Due to COVID-19, the in-person public meetings known as the Spring Hearings were canceled, but the public was still able to participate online April 12-15. More than 12,600 people provided input. Statewide hearing results and the questions are available online at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/wcc/springhearing.

Witt-Birn track and field team ready to get season started

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 3:33pm

The Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School track and field team is eager to get back to competing after having its 2020 season wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.

The last time the Chargers competed in 2019, several individuals qualified for sectionals. While the team has a couple of those athletes back, coach Mike Balliett is more concerned about how the athletes respond after a lost season.

Recreation Scoreboard (April 23)

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:41pm

Updated: April 19, 3:50 p.m.

BOWLING

Resch Lanes — Thursday Men’s League

Team W L

Resch Lanes 113 76

Legacy Seed Pro 105 84

Melody Mill 101 88

Gutt ‘er Done 95 94

Cherek Transport 94 95

Gullivers 89 100

Legacy Seed 81 108

RJ Auto Repair 78 111

High team scratch games (top 3): Legacy Seed Pro 1,052, Melody Mill 1,031, Gullivers 990.

Nick Anvelink is king in speedway’s opener

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:12am

After a tumultuous 2020, the thunder returned to the Legendary Half Mile with the Dirt Kings traveling series joining the Late Model field April 17. Another welcomed sight was a nearly packed grandstand as fans were eager to return to some normalcy. With 111 cars checking in, the night was sure to be action packed at Shawano Speedway.

WIAA Board of Control ratifies 11-player football realignment

Published by admin on Sun, 04/18/2021 - 1:54pm

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control approved the 11-player football conference realignment solution and admission requirements for baseball and softball tournament series contests this spring at its April 16 meeting.

Back on the track

Published by admin on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 9:56pm

Auto racing fans watch Wyatt Block (2JR) and Jerry Wilinski (9) battle for position during an IMCA Modified heat race on April 17 at Shawano Speedway. Check back to www.newmedia-wi.com for more coverage from opening night at the speedway.

Video highlights

Week one recap

Morgan Rode | NEW Media

Stephanie Hauser named WIAA’s next executive director

Published by admin on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 2:16pm

Stephanie Hauser has been named the next executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced April 16 by the WIAA Board of Control.

“We are excited to announce Stephanie Hauser as the next executive director,” Board of Control President Eric Russell said. “Stephanie brings great experience, plans and excitement to the position, and we are proud to have her represent the membership.”

Alvarez joins minority coaching mentorship program

Published by admin on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 2:12pm

Wisconsin’s Director of Athletics and Hall of Fame football coach Barry Alvarez announced his retirement earlier this month, but that certainly doesn’t mean his involvement with collegiate athletics will end.

Alvarez has partnered with the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches to participate in a new mentorship program called the Coalition Academy.

The Coalition Academy will connect 12 coaches with influential administrators like Alvarez to help “advance the next generation of minority head coaches.”

Witt-Birn softball team hoping to follow seniors to big season

Published by admin on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 1:02pm

While many spring sports teams in the area lack a ton of varsity experience, the Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School softball team has an abundance of talented upperclassmen to turn to as the season starts up.

Coach Charity Fraaza had six players land on a Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division team in 2019, and half of those players are back on the roster this spring.

Senior Abi Fraaza landed on the all-conference first team in her sophomore season. She’ll serve as the team’s shortstop this spring.