For those in the Wittenberg community looking for custom goods, look no further than Express Boutique and Accessories. The new boutique, located at 503 S. Webb St., will provide custom-made clothing and accessories for men, women and children. The grand opening is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 25. “Originally, I started my boutique just online in 2020 during COVID,” said owner Kay Koehler, of Wausau.

Outstanding volunteers are again being recognized and honored for their work through Shawano’s Celebration of Giving, presented by the Shawano Area Community Foundation (SACF) and NEW Media. This will be the 12th year the Celebration of Giving recognizes the spirit of volunteerism in Shawano County. Area residents are asked to nominate individuals and/or groups who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to the community.

UW-Green Bay The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of undergraduate students receiving semester honors for fall 2022 semester academic achievement. Birnamwood: Annaliese Gagnon, semester honors; Elizabeth Rustick, semester highest honors; Deakyn Suess, semester high honors; Brooke Thiex, semester high honors Bowler: Skye Breitrick, semester highest honors; Madison Klemann, semester honors Eland: Jordana Schmidt, semester

Oconto County Travis Martin Winter and Mariah Renee Van Ark, of the Town of Pensaukee, Jan. 24, 2023. Virgil Franklin Max Mayo and Polly Bernadette Schuster, both of Oconto Falls, Jan. 20, 2023. Scott Michael Christiansen and Kristine Lea Grandaw, both of Porterfield, Feb. 17, 2023. Dylan Troy Krueger and Abbie Mae Ermis, both of the Town of Underhill, Feb.

GILLETT HIGH SCHOOL First semester HIGHEST HONORS Seniors: Blake Goodreau, Phillip Heroux, Virgil Herzog, Carleigh Kaczmarek, Elsa Limberg, Isabella Matczak, Alexander Peterson, Evan Peterson, Vincent Vassallo Juniors: Hailey Allender-Pautz, Bradin Bjelland, Hailey Elsner, Garrett Klein, Benjamin Matczak, Caitlin Quade Sophomores: Alexander Davis, Jesse DeBauch, Scott Heroux, Grace Simpson, Jack Sturm Freshmen: Sophie Limberg, Bennett Regal, Elea

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 Wabeno President Karen Prueter reports that the unit had a very busy 2022. The Unit assisted Post 44 legionnaires at many events, including socials, gunless poultry shoots, ribs cookoff, and Valentine cookie day at Wabeno Elementary School. Prueter also recognized Karen Czysweski’s many years as treasurer. Karen retired and was succeeded by Lorry Runge.