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Lake Holcombe hits the target in first Nationals
In just their second year of existence, the Lake Holcombe archery program took part in the State competition, where they were told they did not qualify for Nationals in Louisville, Ky. A few days later, the news came that the team did qualify for the 3-D shoot at Nationals, May 9-11.
Changing up some events didn’t slow down Knights
The Cornell-Lake Holcombe track team was in action May 10, on the road at New Auburn, with a few personal bests. “We had a lot of great performances, but also a few downers,” said coach Sean Schmidt. Senior Trent Nitek took top honors for the boys, placing first in...
State teams honored at the Hornets’ home meet
Previous Cadott track coaches Ed Lenard (left) and Jim Sekel (right) were reunited May 10, for a meet at the Hornets track, where they, and members of the 1994 and 1997 State championship teams, were honored. Photo by Ginna Young. It was a special night May 10, for the Cadott...
Medford doubles up Wausau West baseball
WAUSAU – Medford scored five times in the sixth inning to bust open a tie game and went on to defeat Wausau West 8-4 in a nonconference baseball game Tuesday at West High School. Cohen Bryant and Tony Iaffaldano each had two hits, and Brennan Fictum knocked in a...
Man pleads guilty to obstruction
A Ladysmith man accused of resisting or obstructing an officer after his brother allegedly led a Rice Lake police officer on a high-speed chase through the city pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday in Barron County Circuit Court. Jacob J. Shimko, 38, appeared before Judge J.M. Bitney and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer. Two felony counts of bail jumping were dismissed but read into the record. Bitney ordered Shimko to pay court costs and he was given 60 days to pay or set up a payment plan. An arrest warrant had been ordered for Shimko as he had not appeared on May 8 as scheduled. It was never issued as the defendant appeared in court the next day.
MEDFORD SOFTBALL - Raiders end GNC play in three-way tie
Ava Hartl and Chelsea Gebauer hit solo homers but that wasn’t enough for the Medford Raiders to overcome a five-run third inning that propelled Mosinee to a 7-2 victory Tuesday in the teams’ Great Northern Conference finale for 2024. The Indians, who remain the state’s top-ranked Division 2...
Stanley-Boyd 2024 Battle of the Books Competition Winners
The “Reading Sisters” are the 3rd Grade Battle of the Books Competition Winners! After a nail-biting battle that resulted in many overtime questions, the Reading Sisters managed to sneak in with a win! From left: Lydia Ogle, Cora Lilla, and Brea Savina.
Trio of Aspirus Nurses Receive Nightingale Nominations for Nursing Excellence
(Medford and Stanley, WI)- Three nurses from the Northwest Wisconsin Division of Aspirus Health have been recognized for their outstanding service by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Nursing and Board of Visitors. The Nightingale Awards event took place in Oshkosh on Thursday, April 25 to honor the 2024...
MEDFORD 6, RIB LAKE 2 - Schmidtfranz homer breaks it open in Raiders’ win over Redmen
Grace Schmidtfranz was the unlikely star for the Medford Raiders, smacking a three-run homer to break open what had been a tight game and assure a 6-2 nonconference softball win over the visiting Rib Lake Redmen Monday afternoon. Schmidtfranz, who entered the game in centerfield in the third inning, finished...
RIB LAKE SOFTBALL - Rally from 9-0 hole sparks DH sweep; Rib Lake 1-1-1 at tourney
The first game carried late-inning drama, the second game did not and both games featured plenty of offense Thursday as the Rib Lake softball team clinched second place in the Marawood North with a doubleheader sweep of Chequamegon. On Senior Night in Rib Lake, sophomore Tahlia Scheithauer came up with...
Hornets finish in the top 10 schools at Nationals
Traveling to Lousiville, Ky., the Cadott archery program shot at National competition May 9-11, bringing home a ninth place finish for the high school team out of 252 schools, with a score of 3,407, and 87th out of 267 teams in the middle school division, scoring 3,176. Claiming top honors...
Some evening storms; otherwise great opportunity for northern lights viewing tonight!
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: After some late afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms diminished, dry conditions are in store for Saturday and most of Mother's Day (minus some late afternoon showers or t-storms).
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