14 August 2024

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Theresa Public Works Committee  Ponders Hwy 175 Project Options

Theresa Public Works Committee Ponders Hwy 175 Project Options


Theresa Public Works Committee Ponders Hwy 175 Project Options LEAH HENCKEL INTERN The Village of Theresa Public Works Committee met on Monday, August 5, to discuss bridge aesthetics options presented to them by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the Hwy 175 project that will occur in 2027. The deck of the bridge that crossed the Rock River will be replaced in halves by the

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‘On Location – Voices and Perspectives on  War and Peace from Israeli,  West Bank and Gaza Residents’

‘On Location – Voices and Perspectives on War and Peace from Israeli, West Bank and Gaza Residents’


‘On Location – Voices and Perspectives on War and Peace from Israeli, West Bank and Gaza Residents’ Rev. Forrest Wells recently returned from the Middle East where he participated in interviewing 14 people from various and confl icting perspectives. On Sunday, Aug. 18, he will unpack some of the history of the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict when he speaks at both the Campbellsport and Mayville

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Fading Industries, Faded Memories

Fading Industries, Faded Memories


Fading Industries, Faded Memories ROB BOWE CONTRIBUTOR As I write this, the last of this year’s pea crop has just finished. Rumor has it wasn’t a real good year for peas. Too wet. Thinking about the pea pack took me back to summer memories of the 1950s and 1960s. At that time, there were no less than 12 canning factories in the land between the marshes and adjoining areas. Just about

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Springfield Community Church Helps Area Families with School Supplies

Springfield Community Church Helps Area Families with School Supplies


Springfield Community Church Helps Area Families with School Supplies BEN PRIESGEN JOURNALIST On August 7, Springfield Community Church kicked off the school year early with their “Christmas in July” backpack drive where the church distributed 93 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to Lomira School District students ensuring that local students are well-equipped for the upcoming

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07 August 2024

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13th Annual Mr. E Memorial Run

13th Annual Mr. E Memorial Run


13th Annual Mr. E Memorial Run KARI KARNITZ JOURNALIST The heat did not deter runners and walkers of all ages from gathering at Fireman’s Field in Mayville on Friday, August 2, for the 13th Annual Mr. E Memorial Run/Walk. The run was held in honor of William “Brent” Ellington, a long time Mayville teacher and coach. The event drew over 60 pre-registrants and proceeds from the event go

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Theresa Village  Board Approved 122% Water Rate  Increase

Theresa Village Board Approved 122% Water Rate Increase


Theresa Village Board Approved 122% Water Rate Increase LEAH HENCKEL INTERN Frustrated residents filled the meeting room, overflowing into the hallway at the Theresa Village Hall during the Special Board meeting on Monday, July 29. Tension was high as, one by one, residents came to the podium during public comment to voice their concerns and questions about the proposed water rate increase

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Doggone Plants

Doggone Plants


Doggone Plants CAROL SHIRK CERTIFIED MASTER GARDENER As a follow-up on a recent article, plants named after dogs is the topic for today. Botanists must be cat lovers because they lack creativity in naming plants after our canine friends. Some of the plants have quite unpleasant characteristics, making them unsuitable for the home gardener. Hound’s tongue (Cynoglossum officinale), mad-dog