Most Americans support banning members of Congress and their families from trading stocks in individual companies.

So says a 2023 University of Maryland study that surveyed about 3,000 registered voters.

Lawmakers in Washington are privy to information the general public may not be and can use it to make advantageous stock trades.

The Oconto Falls High School 2026 Prom was held April 11 at the Vandervest Harley-Davidson of Green Bay, Olde 41. Members of the court are, front row, from left, Ali Kramer, Evelyn Savage, Soriyah Clark, King Levi Mommaerts, Queen Viviana Moua, Arianna Brown, Isabelle Casper and Norah Jahnke.

Green Bay Bishop David Ricken recently announced the 2026 priest assignments throughout the diocese.

Locally, a handful of charges will be affected come the end of June.

The Rev. Hanz Christian Borbor concludes his appointment as administrator of St. Anthony Parish, Neopit, and St. Michael Parish, Keshena, as of June 30 and at the same time concludes his faculties for the diocese as of June 30.

Wolf River Habitat for Humanity broke ground in April for a new affordable home on Jesse Court in Shawano.

Volunteers, employees, board members and Habitat’s newest partner family of Nicole Waupochick and her children joined in the ceremony.

The AbbyBank Foundation Inc. recently awarded a total of $5,000 to three organizations serving communities throughout Shawano County. These grants support projects that enhance community gathering spaces, expand child care availability for working families and create more flexible learning environments for students.

Funding was awarded to:

Close to 1,200 eighth grade students from Shawano, Waupaca, Oconto and Outagamie counties recently had a special opportunity to delve into the world of work at the annual Eighth Grade Career Exploration career fair.

The event, held April 21 at Clintonville High School, brought together 52 businesses and organizations from various sectors, offering students a firsthand look at potential career paths.