When I was first asked to write about what I am thankful for, I will admit that it was difficult to choose one specific thing. Many people who know me will acknowledge the fact that I tend to be a sentimentalist. I, however, believe that it is my love and passion for history and the arts that has affected this.

Hello, everyone. My name is Rev. Uriah Williams, and I am the new executive director for the Shawano Area United Way, Inc. which serves Shawano County and the Menominee Reservation.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on the essence of gratitude, and the first thought that surfaces is a quote that has always lingered in my mind: “When you have your health, you have 1,000 dreams. When you don’t, you have one.” This simple yet profound statement encapsulates the core of why we should give thanks, especially for our health.

UW-Whitewater A total of 1,465 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were recipients of scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. Local students include: Bonduel: Bella Delzer, who is studying accounting, won the Joseph Domitrz Scholarship and Chancellor Scholars. Shawano: Maddy Heling, who is studying entrepreneurship, won the Chancellor Scholars. Shawano: Lucas te Plate, who is studying accounting, won the Warhawk Accounting Adva

My great-grandson we nicknamed CEO got his first haircut last week during a family trip to Disney World. He will be a year old in December and is one of the most adorable toddlers on earth. Lest you think I am biased on a generational basis, he is my bonus great-grandson, so genetics don’t factor into the equation.