The Lena Lions Club honored Samara Katelyn Van Ark, daughter of Lee Van Ark and Carrie Smith, as the student of the month for November. Van Ark is a senior at Lena High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. Van Ark is an active member of the cross country, basketball and track teams.

The Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum in Lakewood has concluded a successful 2021 season after going dark last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. There was only one school tour, as 17 Suring fourth graders and their teacher enjoyed living like lumberjacks May 17. The museum recorded regular numbers, hosting well over 100 Saturday visitors from all over Wisconsin and 10 other states. “Lucy Loved Lakewood,” featuring Lakewood historian Tom Thi

The Salvation Army of Shawano County is in need of volunteers to ring bells during the Red Kettle Campaign, which runs through Christmas Eve. The bell ringing stations are located at Charlie’s County Market, Qualheim’s True Value and at each Walmart entry. Ringing takes place on Fridays and Saturdays during the season from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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First quarter HIGH HONOR ROLL Eighth grade: Natalie Bystol, Lauren Harkey, Joe Kleinschmidt, James Lange, Josh Lange, Brody Madison, Jenna Moede Seventh grade: Alivia Acker, Grady Bartz, Mallory Braun, Taylor Beversdorf, Sofia Koenig, Fernanda Moz Cruz, Gabriella Passehl Sixth grade: Mason Fosheim, Quin Harkey, Teagan Harkey, Nya Huntington, Nolan Kleinschmidt, Grady Krone, Brooklyn Krueger, Riley Krueger, Ray Retzlaff HONOR ROLL Eighth grade: Ky

First quarter HIGH HONOR ROLL Eighth grade: Angel Ermis, Ginger Gerndt, Parker Haak, Gwendalin Konop, Cassius Matelski, HaileyBo Pecanas, Chloe Schroeder, Tia Schwartzkopf, Allyson Seibert, Morgan Suring Seventh grade: Taylor Booth-Stoffregen, Aleena Broetzman, Britta Burrack, Colin Frank, Jayden Frank, Liam Matelski, Paige Pommerich, Lexis Remic, Maleigha Seefeldt, Natalie Seibert, Grant Thomson, Erin Wichman Sixth grade: Lacey Brenneman, Gracie