And It Came To Pass By Darlene Stern The phrase “and it came to pass” is used frequently in scripture, especially in the traditional translations of the Bible. Sometimes it describes a time when the oppressors of God’s people had wrought enough harm. You see it when the Israelites come out of Egypt after 400 years. What had begun as a refuge for God’s people during a time of famine

Talking To Kids About Drugs And Alcohol It is crucial for parents to have open and honest conversations about drug and alcohol use. Parents play a vital role in keeping their children safe and drug free. Parents are the biggest influence in their child’s life. Children who learn about the risks and dangers of drugs and alcohol at home are less likely to use themselves. However, nobody

HONOR ROLLS The following students are on the Trimester 2 Honor Roll for Kewaskum High School: 4.0 Highest Honor Roll Seniors Lucas W. Becker Andrew Beine Ryan D. Boldt Taylor L. Brzezinski Hunter D. Brzozowski Crystal Y. Buschmann Isaiah K. Cochran Ashley L. Gerlach Matthew J. Gliniecki Morgan L. Goeden William J. Jens Samuel D. Kelln Megan L. Krolski Cole A. Merkes Faith I. Mertzig

Signs Of The Times By Anne Trautner Signs announcing that businesses were closed were posted this past week on many doors in Kewaskum. The signs were posted in response to the announcement that Gov. Tony Evers made on Friday, March 20, that “nonessential” businesses such as tattoo parlors and hair salons were to close in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Restaurants were told

Safer At Home Order Issued Across State Gov. Tony Everson Tuesday, March 24, directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue a Safer at Home order that prohibits all nonessential travel, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, and will remain in effect until 8 a.m. Friday, April

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Community Notification The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to WI Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection. The individual

Schools Serve Drive Through Meals By Anne Trautner A line of cars wrapped around the block as families waited to be served free breakfast and lunch meals from Kewaskum Elementary School on Monday, March 24. The district is offering drive-up, grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches at Kewaskum Elementary School and Farmington Elementary School, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30

COVID-19 Outbreak Occurs In Long-Term Facility The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department is closely monitoring the developing situation at Village Point Commons in Grafton. Sadly, a gentleman in the memory care unit passed away on March 19. He had underlying health conditions and tested positive for COVID-19 postmortem. This was unexpected for his family and our hearts go out to them.

COVID-19 Testing Information From Froedtert & The Medical College Of Wisconsin Effective March 19, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin will no longer allow visitors in the inpatient setting. Exceptions may be made for end of life care and other limited situations. COVID-19 testing capacity continues to be an unprecedented challenge both nationally and locally. Guidelines