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Kernels of fun at Bonduel Lions event

The line was constant as thousands of people took part in the 68th annual Bonduel Lions Corn Roast on Aug. 7 at Village Park. There were over 7,000 cobs of corn for people to enjoy along with plenty of other food. Folks were entertained by the band New Generation, along with some Little League baseball games.

 

What's Happening Aug. 14-23

FRIDAY, AUG. 14

ANIWA: Central Wisconsin 4x4 and Military Vehicle Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Motorama Auto Museum and event grounds, 181705 Stradale Lane. Food, swap meet, auction. Admission $10, kids free. Registration 8-9 a.m., Awards 5 p.m.

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

Clintonville racers on top in 2 speedway races

It was a big night for Clintonville racers Aug. 8 at the Shawano Speedway as two of the divisions saw winners from Shawano’s southern neighbor.

Broncos wrap up top seed for Dairyland playoffs

The Bonduel Broncos will head into the Dairyland League baseball playoffs as the top seed after wrapping up the regular season Aug. 9 with a 16-9 win over Navarino on the Rangers’ home field.

Bonduel will now host a team to be determined in the first round of the league playoffs, which get underway with games at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16. First-round pairings were not available at press time.

Bonduel 16, Navarino 9

BABA playoffs kick off Aug. 16

The postseason is around the corner for 16 Badger Amateur Baseball Association teams in all four divisions.

First-round games are set for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16, and division semifinal match-ups were not available at press time.

First-place teams in the East, West, North and South-Central divisions will host the fourth-place finisher, while the third-place team will travel to face the second-place team.

Packers hold annual family night

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd crosses over on the field during the annual family night held Aug. 7 at Lambeau Field. Lloyd and his teammates worked out on the field for over two hours, with one of the biggest highlights being quarterback Jordan Love chucking the ball over 50 yards to wide receiver Matthew Golden for a touchdown.

 

Lawrence James Romuald

Lawrence James Romuald, 78, passed away Aug. 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, faith, friendship and devotion to family.

Born to Arnold and Marie (Tombal) Romuald on Aug. 8, 1947, in Champion, he lived a life marked by hard work, generosity and a deep commitment to the people and communities he served.

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