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Campbellsport Public  Library Opens Story Walk

Campbellsport Public Library Opens Story Walk


Campbellsport Public Library Opens Story Walk CLARICE CASE EDITOR On Saturday morning, May 4, the Campbellsport Public Library held a ribbon cutting for their new story walk outside behind the library. “The idea to create a story walk came from visiting other communities in the area with my children,” explained Director Alison Capoyianes. “My children love walking the paths and

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County Task Force on UW-Extension  Issues Group’s Results

County Task Force on UW-Extension Issues Group’s Results


County Task Force on UW-Extension Issues Group’s Results Josh Schoemann, Washington County executive, commissioned a task force earlier this year to address the role of UW Extension programing in the county and review how best to meet the changing needs of our local community. The task force was chaired by Washington County Supervisor Carroll Merry and included representatives from the ag

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Accident

Accident


Mayville High School Stages Mock Accident Educating Students on the Dangers of Reckless Driving KARI KARNITZ JOURNALIST Mayville EMS, in collaboration with the Mayville School District, Mayville Fire Department, and Mayville Police Department, staged a mock car accident on Wednesday, May 1, in front of the Mayville Jr./Sr. High School. Emergency responders came together to simulate a realistic

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Lomira F.B.L.A. Members  Qualify for Nationals

Lomira F.B.L.A. Members Qualify for Nationals


Lomira F.B.L.A. Members Qualify for Nationals BEN PRIESGEN JOURNALIST Lomira Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members competed at the annual FBLA State Leadership Conference held in Green Bay, April 8-9, 2024. Emily Dreikosen placed second in Organizational Leadership where competitors demonstrated their knowledge around competencies in the leadership of an organization.

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‘Right In Our Own  Backyard’

‘Right In Our Own Backyard’


‘Right In Our Own Backyard’ 27th Annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival is taking place this Mother’s Day weekend CLARICE CASE EDITOR “It’s not just ducks and geese,” says Jeff Bahls, Horicon Marsh Bird Club President, who has been attending the festival for over 25 years. With the 27th Annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival happening this Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-13, Bahls
01 May 2024

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Two Old Bills

Two Old Bills


Two Old Bills KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR Neighbors and friends shared stories about what it was like to be in Schlaefer’s Hardware store in Campbellsport. The story would eventually intertwine two old men, both respected. Bill Schlaefer (1896-1987) William Schlaefer had an impressive store in Campbellsport, located east of what was the Health Hut. He was a veteran of World War I. According

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Kewaskum Holds  Groundbreaking for  New Municipal Complex

Kewaskum Holds Groundbreaking for New Municipal Complex


Kewaskum Holds Groundbreaking for New Municipal Complex STATESMAN STAFF Members of the Kewaskum Village Board, village employees, volunteers and residents gathered on Friday, April 26, at the site of the municipal complex to celebrate the old buildings forthcoming demolition and the construction of a new nearly $10 million police department and village hall. Kewaskum Police Chief Tom

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Mayville’s Sixth Grade Camp Kicks Off on Earth Day

Mayville’s Sixth Grade Camp Kicks Off on Earth Day


Mayville’s Sixth Grade Camp Kicks Off on Earth Day J. BRADLEY WASHA CONTRIBUTOR Last week Monday, the annual tradition of Mayville Public School’s Sixth Grade Environmental Education Camp kicked off its 48th year on Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support forthe environment with roots to Wisconsin. This was a transitional year for camp, as last year

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