We have Al Capone, John Dillinger and other bootlegging-era gangsters to thank for a federal gun law that also made it harder for shooters and hunters to protect our precious hearing.

That law is rapidly changing and could add a piece of equipment to our shooting bags and hunting rifles that will forever alter the ear-damaging gunshots heard at shooting ranges and deer woods.

Monday, Dec. 22

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 70, Medford 30

Strong play by the Chargers put them firmly in control early on, and Wittenberg-Birnamwood went on to beat Medford 70-30.

“This was a great win before break,” coach Nick Mechelke said. “This was a top down team win tonight. It was a physical game, and we played through it.”

Monday, Dec. 22

Marion 52, Gillett 41

Sawyer Kamba and Shane Blum each scored 12 points, and Elijah Scheef added 10 as Marion defeated Gillett 52-41.

The Mustangs led 28-14 at the half and held on for the win despite a 27-24 second half in favor of the Tigers.

Bradyn Wendorff led Gillett with 11 points.

Oconto Falls 88, Green Bay Southwest 55

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend from Jan. 17-18 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing.

Lakeshore Masters

Lakeshore Lanes, Dec. 15

Team Standings

Farmall 224-48

Arndt Trucking 183-89

Remi’s 169.5-102.5

Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 169.5-102.5

Golden Sands 151.5-120.5

Rosie’s Railway 134-138

Pin Pricks 119-153

Launching Pad 110-62

Shawano Auto 109.5-162.5

Brothers 97.5-174.5

Lakeshore Lanes 91.5-180.5

In a battle of co-op boys hockey teams, Shawano/Bonduel defeated Chequamegon/Phillips/Butternut 4-2 on Dec. 20 at the Crawford Center in Shawano.

The Hawks opened the game three goals in the first period.

Michael Dillenberg scored at 9:08 with Teagan Harkey and Quinten Harkey assisting. Gavin Hundt scored unassisted at 13:53, and Cameron Schroeder had help from Waylon Snider when he scored at 16:58.