A partnership with local senior citizens has propelled a team of Oconto Falls High School students to the top of a national competition. The OFHS Partnership in Business team of Elizabeth Coopman, Candis Dequaine and Jessica Belongia recently earned a spot in the Top 15 at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif.

A Green Bay man, whose high-speed ride on a country road ended in tragedy, will spend one hour at the grave of the girl who died in the crash on the anniversary of her death, for 10 years. He will also spend three years in prison. A teenage girl died and two friends riding in the back seat were seriously hurt when Brandon Bosacki lost control of the car and crashed on Oak Orchard Road in Pensaukee in June 2012. The 21-year-old college student sai

A retired educator who often invited artists to her classroom remains devoted to the arts today as a co-sponsor of multiple shows to be presented at the Falls Area Performing Arts Center. Neva Hodge-Lemorande, of Oconto Falls, will co-sponsor four of the six shows in the 2013-14 Fine Arts Series, presented by the Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts. “I believe in bringing … more culture to our schools and to our children, opening avenues that will g

The Oconto Falls American Legion baseball team made a tough task more difficult with a rough start Sunday against Northern Division-leading Marinette. Oconto Falls lost 12-2 in five innings after giving up six runs in the first inning at Memorial Field. “We’re a team, especially when we’re playing a team as good as Marinette, we can’t afford to give up any mistakes,” Oconto Falls coach Chris Hillberg said.

The Shawano American Legion baseball team has fallen behind early in games recently, but the team is battling back, as it did in a 14-6 win over Menominee on Friday night at Memorial Park. Shawano (3-9) fell behind Menominee (4-5) 5-1 after the first 1 1/2 innings. After scoring runs in the second and fourth to cut Menominee’s lead to 5-3, Taylor Prey hit a two-run double to tie the game.

The 2013 racing season has most certainly reached its midpoint. That being the case, the race to the point titles are beginning to come into focus. The late model division this year was a bit of an unknown at the start of the year. Combining the old FASTRAK class and the former WISSOTA division into one class was questioned by some racers and fans alike.

The 2002 and 2003 back-to-back state champion Shawano American Legion baseball team will hold its 10-year reunion July 20. The team will face the current Legion team in a game at 4 p.m. at Memorial Park. Players and parents will be bringing pictures and memorabilia for everyone to enjoy. Fans are encouraged to attend. The team’s coach Jim Kamke also plans a practice at 6 p.m. Friday.

Delmar ‘Bud’ Schenk, 84, Bowler, died on Friday, July 12, 2013, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born July 7, 1929, in Wausau, the son of the late Eddie and Viola (Rosenow) Schenk. On April 18, 1953, Bud was united in marriage to Lila Kriegel at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tigerton. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2013. Bud was a U.S.

Thomas Lee Richards, 76, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 12, 1936, in Argonne, he was the son of the late George and Helen (House) Richards. In 1955 Tom enlisted with the United States Navy and served his country for four years aboard an aircraft carrier. On June 10, 1961, he was united in marriage to Betty Splitgerber at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.