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.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, in partnership with Shawano Community High School and ThedaCare, recently collaborated to provide students with hands-on health care career exploration opportunities as part of the high school’s career day.

Shawano Area United Way spent April hosting a series of Techquity WI device distribution events aimed at expanding digital access across its service area, working with partners SAM25, Safe Haven and the Shawano County Library.

They were also joined by staff from Capital Credit Union who talked to clients about financial literacy resources in the area.