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Let the games commence

Sacred Heart Catholic School wrapped up its 2025-26 Catholic Schools Week celebration Jan. 30 with the beloved Cardinal Games, an afternoon of spirited competition that highlighted the school’s commitment to fostering a family‑centered, faith‑filled community, including this tug-of-war. Students from every grade came together for friendly challenges.

College News

Coker University

Hannah Cournoyer, from Oconto Falls, was named to the president’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina.

The president’s list honors students who earn a GPA of 4.0 for at least 12 semester hours of course work taken on the ABC grading system.

Tigerton schools issue honor rolls

Honor roll for Tigerton Middle School and Tigerton High School for the first quarter of the 2025-26 have been announced.

Highest Honor Roll

Class of 2027: Presley Stewart-Rolfs.

Class of 2028: Renata Nordwig.

High Honor Roll

Class of 2026: Samuel Anheuser, Lily Bloecher, Tanner Dent, Grace Laatsch, Nora Papiernik.

Class of 2027: Ashley Awe, Myah Dent, Hailey Erdmann, Danika Tiller, Michael Weisnicht.

Put your thumb on some treats for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I decided to try to find a new recipe to celebrate it. There are so many different recipes for Valentine’s Day, from main dishes to desserts, but I ultimately decided to try a thumbprint cookie recipe.

Thumbprint cookies are delicious with a buttery, shortbread-like base, and sweet jam or jelly baked into the center.

What's Happening: Feb. 6-15

FRIDAY, FEB. 6

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

BOWLER: American Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Bowler High School 500 S. Almon St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

Downtown business claims a faith-based foundation

Honey Soul Collectives Co., located at 144 S. Main St. in downtown Shawano, opened its storefront business Sept. 27, 2025.

Small town business serves up big town food and drink

At Blazer’s Bar and Grill, located at N3189 County Road SS in rural Tigerton, owner Chelsea Wiszus and her staff have plenty of food and drink on hand — with hot, homemade daily specials offered to customers, offsetting cold winter days.

With a heart to serve, Wiszus has been in the restaurant industry ever since she was 15 years old, as her first job was waitressing at Prime Time in Marion.

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