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In defense of live bait, it’s still hard to beat the lowly worm

I owe worms an apology. In fact, I’m sorry I ever made fun of live bait in general. But if nightcrawlers, crickets, minnows, grasshoppers and waxworms understand my fishing history, maybe they will forgive me. My wife might have been more pleased than me at my Fourth of July weekend catch of a 19-inch smallmouth bass on a Northwoods lake—not because it was my best bass ever, but because of my bait choice.
Leopolis man’s gift helps bolster Shawano Pathways
Shawano Pathways could be getting a sizable donation from the estate of a Leopolis man if members’ fundraising skills are up to the task. Pathways received $5,000 recently from the Harold E. Pevonka Trust.
Country primitive on display at The Cabin
It’s a new business for northeast Wisconsin, but it’s old hat for Barb Leiterman. Leiterman recently opened The Cabin at Lone Pine Farm, a shop with home accessories and decor in the county primitive style, north of Cecil. She had previously run a similar shop in Appleton called The Cinnamon Heart before moving to Oconto County permanently. “I sold the shop, and then we moved up here,” Leiterman said.
Benefit reflects DeLorme’s commitment to fitness
Rocky DeLorme insisted, before passing away from cancer May 27, that any benefit for him include an aspect of health. The standout Shawano Community High School wrestler, who went on to become a mixed martial arts fighter, was into physical fitness his entire life. In keeping with his wishes, the Rocky DeLorme Memorial Benefit on July 20 will begin at 10 a.m.
Legion Baseball Roundup
Bonduel falls to Shiocton Bonduel lost to Shiocton 3-2 in the first round of the New London tournament Thursday. Bonduel took a short-lived 1-0 lead in the fourth, but Shiocton tied the game on a balk by Bonduel pitcher Connor Rosin in the bottom of the inning. Shiocton (5-3) took a 3-1 lead in the fifth inning. Rosin allowed three runs on four hits and stuck out eight in seven innings of work for Bonduel (6-4). Hunter Vanderlinden had two of Bon
Public Record
Shawano Police Department July 10 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: Fraud — BMO Harris Bank, 206 N. Airport Drive, reported a counterfeit $100 bill. Disturbance — Police responded to a report of a fight in progress at Kuckuk Park, 500 Oak Drive. Vandalism — Police received another complaint of a window shot out of a vehicle related to the vandalism spree over the weekend. Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E.
Thomas L. Richards
Thomas L. Richards, 76, of the town of Belle Plaine, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Court News
Reckless endangerment A Marion man charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated also faces a felony charge of recklessly endangering safety for allegedly driving the wrong way during the incident. Kyle M.
2 charged in pawn shop break-ins
Two people have been charged in Shawano County with the burglary of one pawn shop in Shawano and attempted burglary of another. Jacob J. Magee, 18, of Coleman, and Robert J.
Medical center breaks ground
ThedaCare skipped the usual golden shovels at the groundbreaking Thursday for the new ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. Instead, the area’s biggest health care provider used child power to move the first mounds of dirt on what Shawano Medical Center CEO Dorothy Erdmann described as “one-stop shopping” for medical needs. The facility will replace Shawano Medical Center, which has served the community for 82 years. “When you think of how we deliver
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