Shawano

Hawks sweep wrestling triangular

Published by admin on Sat, 12/09/2023 - 1:18pm

In what was expected to be a great night of triangular wrestling action Dec. 7, the Shawano Hawks traveled to Ashwaubenon to take on the Bonduel Bears and Ashwaubenon Jaguars. Coming away with one win would’ve been gratifying enough, but the Hawks wanted to do one better as they went 2-0 on the night picking up a 60-9 win over the Bears and winning 52-25 against the Jaguars.

“The team wrestled well tonight,” coach Mike Homan said. “I was proud of how each person on the team battled in each position. Nobody gave up, and they worked hard in each match.”

Meyers share story of ‘Faithfulness Fulfilled’

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 4:04pm

Becoming an author grew from the sorrow and grief that James Meyer of Shawano experienced when his parents died within 18 months of each other.

His journey of writing and publishing “God Knew: Revelations of God’s Grace in Unexpected Ways” in 2015 brought him comfort from his sorrow and provided a way to offer solace, guidance and support to others who were also mourning the loss of loved ones.

A Harris Poll indicates that 36% of Americans don’t feel like celebrating the holidays due to grief or loss.

Local real estate agent awarded for achievement

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 2:06pm

EXIT Realty’s corporate head office recently recognized the achievement of its champions during a awards ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. The ceremony was a highlight of the company’s annual convention presided over by EXIT Realty Corp. International founder and Chairman Steve Morris, and Co-Chair Tami Bonnell.

Hawks girl wrestlers win debut tournament

Published by admin on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 8:14pm

If the opening tournament for the Shawano girls wrestling team is anything like the Dec. 2 event in Kimberly, the 2023-24 season will be full of great matches to watch.

The Hawks scored 262 points en route to a first-place victory against more than two dozen other schools.

“The Hawks were led by strong performances by Gwyn Hermann at the 100-pound weight class and by Macey Nelson in the 138-pound weight class,” Shawano coach Mike Homan said. “Both girls wrestled great this weekend and pinned multiple wrestlers on their way to the finals matches.”

Survey: Community supports $70M max referendum

Published by admin on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 11:42am

Recent results from a survey sent out to Shawano School District residents show the maximum amount of referendum money they’d support is around $70 million, which is putting district officials into an interesting situation.

The anticipated cost of building a new middle school adjacent to Olga Brener Intermediate School is $53.7 million, including the demolition of the existing Shawano Community Middle School. If the survey results hold, that means there would not be a lot of wiggle room for maintenance and expansion at the other schools.

Hawks girls basketball team cruises past Truckers

Published by admin on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 1:14pm

In the back end of a boys and girls doubleheader Nov. 25, the Shawano Hawks girls basketball team couldn’t have asked for a much better result as they made quick work of the Clintonville Truckers. All it took was a 25-2 run in the first half to bust the game open; the Hawks held a 40-8 lead at the half before cruising to the 65-19 victory.

Sipple’s big game not enough as Shawano boys basketball team falls to Clintonville

Published by admin on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 1:12pm

Coming off an impressive 63-49 victory over Lakeland earlier in the week, the Shawano boys basketball team was back on the court Nov. 25 for what was a boys and girls doubleheader against Clintonville.

Looking to start 2-0 on the young season, the Hawks got off to the worst possible start as they trailed by as much as 16 points in the first half before mounting a comeback.

WHY I GIVE THANKS: Celebrate relationships that enrich our lives

Published by admin on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 10:54am

The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect on gratitude, appreciating the things that enrich our lives. At the heart of the celebrations lie the acknowledgment of the people, places and experiences that shape our journey. For me, gratitude thrives within the vibrant community of Shawano, a place I’m proud to call home.

Holiday stroll, Santa parade coming up

Published by admin on Fri, 11/17/2023 - 5:04pm

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for many, and Shawano’s downtown is amplifying the holiday cheer with plenty of shopping and festive activities for families to enjoy.

First on the holiday lineup is Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25, with local merchants carrying on a nationwide promotion that recognizes the importance of mom-and-pop shops to the economy. Downtown businesses will be offering specials from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wisconsin’s best-kept secrets exposed in book

Published by admin on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 12:39pm

Lambeau Field didn’t make the list for “Secret Wisconsin: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure,” but that’s to be expected, because it’s hardly a secret.