Ripon College The Ripon College Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo performed April 21. Angela Mosconi, of Gillett, performed in the jazz ensemble.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL Third quarter HIGH HONORS Cora Flaig, Jacoby Grignon, Evelyn Ross, Megan Reyes, Libby Wojnowiak, Lily Gee, Claire Dudek, Isabella Martens HONORS Cora Pieper, Andreya Weber, Alyosius Frechette, Logan Frechette, Andrea Walby, Addyson Kust, Evan Pieper, Mechaela Jaros OCONTO FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Third quarter HIGHEST HONORS Seniors: Amber Haines, Molly Haines, Matthew Kesler, Alexander Notz, Emily Riebe, Gina Sconzert, Seth

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Marbleseed announced 165 Wisconsin farmers have been awarded funds through the 2023 Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program. Shawano County recipients include the following: • Barbara Mendoza, FRESH Project • Chong Va Lo • Colleen and Joseph Rudesill, Rudy’s Garden • Scott Rosenberg, Full Circle Community Farm • Troy Porter, Porter’s Patch Recipient

Under the leadership of President Troy Edwards, the Shawano Optimist Club has earned Honor Club recognition for the 2021-22 year. Honor Club criteria represent the basic level of service any Optimist Club should strive to provide every year. “The Honor Club concept promotes service to children, service to community and service to ourselves through personal growth and development,” Edwards said.

Northwoods Quilters’ Club of the tri-county area had its monthly meeting on April 10 at 6 p.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 1947 Riverside Ave., Marinette.

American Legion Sylvan Post 44 spoke to students regarding the Great Depression. The Wabeno High School junior classes are currently learning about the Great Depression.