23 November 2022

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What was Lost – Oakfield’s Trail Marker Tree

What was Lost – Oakfield’s Trail Marker Tree


What was Lost – Oakfield’s Trail Marker Tree KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR It caught me off guard on the last day of school. Then Oakfield High School sophomore Sydney Warnes showed me a picture she had taken on a hike outside of the village with classmate and friend Alyssa Laning. They thought this tree in the Oakfield Ledge State Natural Area was bent by Native Americans. There are numerous

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Mayville Takes  Silver at State

Mayville Takes Silver at State


Mayville Takes Silver at State The Aquinas Blugolds ended the Cardinals’ season again at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Division 5 Championship game held last Thursday, Nov. 17, in Madison MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER EDITOR It was an eerily similar scene to last season: the Mayville Cardinals football team was taking on the Aquinas Blugolds at Camp Randall Stadium.

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When Fr. Burelbach  Returned to St. Kilian

When Fr. Burelbach Returned to St. Kilian


When Fr. Burelbach Returned to St. Kilian KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR There is a 1948 picture of a priest looking at the church he helped build – 38 years after he left its parish. His life revolved around beautiful landscapes, churches and the countryside – St. Andrew’s in Dodge County, St. Kilian in Fond du Lac County, St. Lawrence in Washington County and St. Coletta’s in Jefferson
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Eden Meat Market Building  Damaged in Nov. 3 Fire

Eden Meat Market Building Damaged in Nov. 3 Fire


Eden Meat Market Building Damaged in Nov. 3 Fire A grease fire caused significant damage to the Eden Main Street business A Thursday morning fire broke out at the Eden Meat Market in the Village of Eden on Nov. 3 with three employees treated for smoke inhalation and the building – at 115 W. Main Street – has been closed until further notice. There were no other reported injuries.

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Campbellsport Veteran  Takes Part in Honor Flight

Campbellsport Veteran Takes Part in Honor Flight


Campbellsport Veteran Takes Part in Honor Flight On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Campbellsport resident Don Vandrell, along with others, took part in the Old Glory Honor Flight. Vandrell wrote about his experience: “I had the privilege of participating in the unforgettable Old Glory Honor Flight number 59 from the Fox Valley. “Our flight consisted of 87 Vietnam veterans, one Korean War veteran

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One Punch

One Punch


One Punch KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR John Thomas “Tom” McCarty was born on Christmas Day 1912 to John and Katherine (Becker) McCarty. This story is a tribute to his service in World War II and his origins in the Ashford Township. Those Hoops Overseas Detailed memories of Tom McCarty (1912-1982) are fewer with time. His wife died in 1969, and both of his children are deceased. Most of

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Sheriff Conducts  Presentations as  Lomira Village  Considers  Policing Services

Sheriff Conducts Presentations as Lomira Village Considers Policing Services


Sheriff Conducts Presentations as Lomira Village Considers Policing Services Two public forums were held in October as the Lomira village board considers contracting for police services with Dodge County Sheriff’s Office BREANNA RICE JOURNALIST A pair of public forums were held before regular village board meetings in Lomira on Wednesday, Oct. 12 and 26, as village offi cials consider