Sacred Heart Catholic School celebrates the academic achievements of its middle school students for the fourth quarter. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, responsibility and perseverance in their studies, living out the mission to uphold high academic standards and grow in the gifts God has given them.

Students in grades 5-8 are recognized for academic excellence based on the following standards:

Wisconsin had 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending June 14, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Rain was welcomed across most of the state, although there were scattered reports of storm damage.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 2% very short, 14% short, 74% adequate and 10% surplus.

Monmouth College

Leah Allan of Oconto has been named to the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the spring 2026 semester. The students on this list achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 3.0 academic credits during the semester.

South Dakota State

A major reconstruction of state Highway 22 — West Main Street and North McKenzie Avenue — in Gillett is continuing and will affect three upcoming events in the city before the project is completed later this year.

The road is currently closed from Finnegan Lake Road near Gillett Secondary School to its intersection with state Highway 32 on the city’s north side.

New Generation provided the music for the polka Mass for Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s community picnic June 14 at Franklin Park in Shawano. The annual picnic was moved this year from the church parking lot to the city park and included food trucks instead of church members grilling and selling food.

• Deon L. Duke, 48, Cecil, had his probation revoked March 13 from a 2024 felony conviction for criminal damage to property. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him June 8 to one year in county jail.

• Joshua J. Bessert, 51, Eland, pleaded no contest June 8 to failure to report to county jail. Judge William Kussel Jr. levied fines and court costs and sentenced him to six months in county jail.