3 September 2013

Gillett hires superintendent from Shawano

Two top administrators of the Shawano School District have been hired in Gillett. On Thursday, the Gillett School Board approved the administrative contracts of Gillett native Todd Carlson, Shawano superintendent for the past six years, and Steve Linssen, associate principal of Shawano Community High School. Carlson was hired as superintendent to replace Kyle Ransom, who resigned in June. Linssen was hired as secondary school principal to replace
3 September 2013
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from Aug. 28 Mary A. Holzberger, 53, Lena, entered not guilty pleas to theft of movable property, theft from a business setting and fraudulent writings, which allegedly occurred between Aug. 24, 2007, and Sept. 4, 2008, in the town of Lena. A teleconference and status conference are Dec. 5. A $5,000 signature bond continues. ^ Proceedings from Aug. 27 A status conference is Sept. 6 for Katrina M. Huempfner, 25, Green Bay.
3 September 2013
Oconto County Sheriff's Department
At 1:30 a.m. Aug. 28, a car driven by a Green Bay woman swerved to avoid striking a deer on County Road W east of Bear Paw Road, town of Mountain, entered a ditch and struck a small tree. The driver was not injured. Her car sustained moderate damage. At 6:16 p.m. Aug.
3 September 2013
Huisman brings student-centered focus to Suring
Prior to the start of the school year, Steve Huisman, principal at Suring School, answered a few questions about his new position. Q Why did you want to be principal of Suring School? A Personally, becoming Suring’s principal is a great professional development opportunity for me. Even better, the move is a return to northern Wisconsin—a great place to raise a family. The people of this area have the culture and values of a hard work ethic.
2 September 2013
Michael R. Abler
Michael R. Abler, 53, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at his home. He was born on March 6, 1960, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Arthur Abler and Martina (Halbach) Abler, Wittenberg. On Feb. 17, 1979, Mike was united in marriage to Wanda Brenecke in Chilton. She survives. Mike and Wanda owned and operated Northwoods Sporting and Nursery in Birnamwood. Mike loved to work on cars and race cars, to hunt and to spend time with his friends.
30 August 2013
Prep Roundup
Manawa wins Marion Invitational Manawa High School was a perfect 5-0 at the Marion Volleyball Invitational Friday in Marion. Tigerton was second with a record of 3-2. Wisconsin Valley Lutheran also went 3-2 to finish third.
30 August 2013
Monfils 6th at Terror invite
Teagan Monfils finished sixth with a time of 16 minutes, 32 seconds, and the Shawano Community High School girls cross-country team finished 10th at the Terror Invitational at Pierce Park in Appleton. Shawano had a team score of 287. Kimberly (38) took first. The SCHS boys team finished eighth with a team score of 214. Jake Klister led the team, finishing 17th overall with a time of 18 minutes. Boys: 1. Kimberly (38), 2. Oshkosh West (46), 3.
30 August 2013
Speedway season comes down to one more night
Championship Night at the Shawano Speedway during the Shawano County Fair is always a fun event. The carnival-like atmosphere is something special. Many fans make a once-a-year trek to the track on fair night as well. With one night remaining, Abrams racer “Rocket” Ron Berna has a chance to make history. Berna currently has a nine-point lead over defending track champion Nick Anvelink.
30 August 2013
Hawks get younger, taller on volleyball court
With the exit of a large and talented group of seniors, the young Shawano Community High School girls volleyball team is going to rely on height and defense this year. “I didn’t know what to expect,” Shawano coach Jean Wolf said. “I graduated a lot of seniors.
30 August 2013
Shawano loses to Mosinee, 42-0
Through two games, the Shawano Community High School football team has yet to find the end zone and has been on the losing end of two ugly scores. But first-year coach Al Tomow said his team continues to play hard, even if it doesn’t show on the scoreboard. “I’m proud of my team, that they don’t quit. That they play hard for each other and for our staff,” Tomow said. “We knew what we signed up for.
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