Community 12 June 2025

Tigerton students named to honor roll

Officials at Tigerton Middle/High School have announced the students named to the 2024-25 second semester honor roll. Highest Honor Roll Seniors: Kyle Brady. Freshmen: Renata Nordwig. High Honor Roll Seniors: Sienna Breaker. Juniors: Tanner Dent, Logan Drews. Sophomores: Ashley Awe, Myah Dent, Hailey Erdmann, Presley Stewart-Rolfs, Danika Tiller. Freshmen: Mya Smith, Brett Tiller. Eighth grade: Landon Drews, Zaeva Stemper. Seventh grade: Allison
12 June 2025
Purple martins get spotlight at Oconto event
The Wisconsin Purple Martin Association and Bird City Oconto will be holding the 15th annual Martinfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 at Oconto City Park, 5202 County Road N, Oconto. This free family event will feature a presentation about, live capture and banding of purple martins living in the martin houses at the park.
Community 12 June 2025
Wittenberg Middle School students named to honor rolls
Wittenberg Elementary and Middle School officials have announced the honor rolls for the 2024-25 third trimester. High Honor Roll Eighth grade: David Dillon, Robert Dombeck, Aakyah Fuhrman, Grace Hegewald, Matilda Hegewald, Phoenix Horacek, Kiya Kersten, Luke Olson, Addison Ostrowski, Rebekah Pockat, Monty Salveson, Adriana Schmidt, Madelyn Stegall. Seventh grade: Flynn Bushman, Arianna Centeno, Jose Cervantes, Bryson Depies, Maiyah Granquist, Av
Community 12 June 2025
Birnamwood Middle School honor roll noted
Students named to the Birnamwood Elementary and Middle School honor rolls for the 2024-25 third trimester have been announced. A Honor Roll Sixth grade: Melaina Gottschalk, Carter Rew, Kayla Szews. Seventh grade: Rylee Bauch, Jaxson Carlson, Cassidy Inderdahl, Nathan Martinez May, Gracy Rew, Brinley White. Eighth grade: Grace Fischer, Kassie Fischer, Tenley Fischer, Sawyer Kropf, Olivia Szews, Clara Traut, Emma Tuskowski, Ashlyn Uttecht. B Honor
10 June 2025
County clerk makes brief comments about retirement
Shawano County Clerk Kara Skarlupka has been contemplating retirement “for a while” and chose July 11 as her last day on the job at the courthouse. “After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to retire at this time,” she said. “I want to emphasize that this decision is in no way a reflection on Shawano County.
Obituaries 10 June 2025
Evelyn Esther Wronka
Evelyn Esther Wronka, 98, of Shawano, passed away on Monday May 26, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Evelyn was born on June 28, 1926, in Rosholt, to the late Leo and Helen (Buza) Jazdzewski. She was raised on a farm along with her eight siblings. Evelyn worked at American Motors during the war effort and recognized herself as one of the Rosie Riveters. She was united in marriage to Stanley Wronka in 1948.
Obituaries 10 June 2025
Michael Kallas
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Michael Kallas. Mike passed unexpectedly on June 8, 2025, at the age of 62. Mike was born Sept. 9, 1962, in Bay View (Milwaukee) to Larry and Betty (Lewandowski) Kallas.
Sports 10 June 2025
Local athletes earn player of the year honors in golf, baseball, softball
Lena’s Mason Belongia is the golfer of the year for 2025 in the Marinette & Oconto Conference. Joining him on the all-conference first team were teammates Copper Demmith and Mason Spice. Tanner Behnke and Vance Turecek were named to the second team. Lena was also the conference champion. In baseball, senior Tyler Shallow was the conference player of the year.
10 June 2025
June is Men’s Health Month: Catching Health Issues Early Starts with a Visit
Men’s Health Month is a reminder that small, consistent steps can lead to lasting improvements in well-being. One of the best things you can do for your health and happiness is to have a close connection with a primary care provider you know and trust and stay up to date with regular wellness visits. “In our busy lives, men who feel healthy might not realize how much time has gone by since their last medical care,” said Dr.
Sports 10 June 2025
Lena golfer takes 13th, Pulaski golfer is 17th at state
Lena’s Mason Belongia, who qualified for the state golf meet as an individual, finished the two-day event in a three-way tie for 13th place among Division 3 golfers. The WIAA boys championship was held June 9-10 at University Ridge Golf Course in Verona, near Madison. On the par-72 course, Belongia finished the first day with an 82, 10 strokes over pa and tied for 13th.
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