The Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers competed at the Mt. Vernon/Plankinton Tournament on Saturday, December 21, and four of the seven wrestlers who went finished in the top six.

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The Gregory Gorillas earned their first win of the season in impressive fashion Tuesday night, defeating the Chamberlain Cubs 74-46. Gregory controlled the game from the opening tip, showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive intensity.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/17/24 Old Pioneer, 248½-111½; Six Balls, 247-113; Angry Birds, 227-- 133; Tee Riffic Creations, 218-142; Buches Bowlers, 174-186; Carlock Babes, 149½-210½; The Outsiders, 117-243; HTG: Six Balls, 707; HTS: Six Balls, 1978; HIG: Couy Hollenbeck, 226; Goldie Warnkvist, 196; HIS: Couy Hollenbeck, 662; Goldie Warnkvist, 501. Splits picked up: Misty Claussen, 3-10; Aaron Debus, 3-10.

When the weather outside is frightful, a hot bath or a cozy chair next to the fireplace are fail-proof strategies to combat the winter chill. Pair that with a soothing winter beverage, and Jack Frost doesn’t stand a chance. In addition to the perennial favorites, hot chocolate and hot cider, here are some ideas to try for something more grown up.

Are you still looking for some last-minute Christmas ideas? Last week’s blizzard might have cut short your shopping days or perhaps, inflation has made household money tight. Christmas, however, doesn’t have to mean stretching your budget or wasting money on gifts that will be broken or discarded before the end of the year.