03 January 2024

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The Case for South Eden

The Case for South Eden


The Case for South Eden KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR There is a problem geographically within the Township of Eden in regard to its history. It is my hope the following will rectify the inaccuracy and unfamiliarity to our past that occupies the present maps of Fond du Lac County. Without any doubt, it is clear South Eden should be on the map. The following are the logical and historical justifications.

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Kewaskum A’s Well Represented  on All-League Teams

Kewaskum A’s Well Represented on All-League Teams


Kewaskum A’s Well Represented on All-League Teams KEWASKUM A’S The 2023 championship season for the A’s has been over for a few months now, but recognition for their successful summer continues to roll in. In the Rock River League, where the A’s took home their first Grand Championship since 2012, the following players were honored for successful individual seasons. Rock River
27 December 2023

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Beatrice Reilly Smith

Beatrice Reilly Smith


Beatrice Reilly Smith KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR Jelaine Schmitz was in the shower when the power went out in Oak Center on December 7, 2000. She called her sister living in Mayville to finish getting ready before she waitressed at the Audubon Inn. “Chrissy, I got work tonight. I’m coming by you to get ready and paint up my face.” That’s when she got the call from her stepdaughter and

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Local Residents  Donate Dairy Products  for Salvation Army  Christmas Giving

Local Residents Donate Dairy Products for Salvation Army Christmas Giving


Local Residents Donate Dairy Products for Salvation Army Christmas Giving The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac collected donations at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds for 500 families to be distributed on December 20. Doug Kiehnau of Lomira and Allen and Judy Straub of Eden helped to unload milk transported by the Straub and Nick and Amanda Wiedmeyer families. Matt Spafford and Valerie
20 December 2023

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The Candle Snuffer from the Log Church

The Candle Snuffer from the Log Church


The Candle Snuffer from the Log Church KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR Somewhere from the hills of South Eden a settler took a thin sapling and whittled it to a point, where the narrowed end’s metal attachment put out the candle fires at the log church masses. The candle snuffer has a label attached to it at the museum in the village: “1850 Used in log church on Char. Murphy Hill transferred

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Team Anonymoose Takes Top Honors in ‘FIRST’ Lego League Robot Competition

Team Anonymoose Takes Top Honors in ‘FIRST’ Lego League Robot Competition


Team Anonymoose Takes Top Honors in ‘FIRST’ Lego League Robot Competition LILLY FURMAN AND CLAIRE PAMPERIN KEWASKUM ROBOTICS TEAM The FIRST Lego League team from Kewaskum, Team Anonymoose (Anonymous + Moose), sponsored by the Kewaskum Kiwanis, is at it again and they hope to inspire people of all ages to play a musical instrument. FIRST is a robotics program. The Lego League level

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Wisconsin Holstein to  Recognize Youth at  Annual Junior Convention

Wisconsin Holstein to Recognize Youth at Annual Junior Convention


Wisconsin Holstein to Recognize Youth at Annual Junior Convention Sarah Loehr of Eden to be recognized The Wisconsin Holstein Association will hold its annual Junior Holstein Convention in collaboration with the Fond du Lac Junior Holstein Association at the Radisson Hotel in Fond du Lac, from December 29-31. Youth from across the state will be recognized for their outstanding achievements
13 December 2023

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Ice Age Scenic Trail Designated as Unit of the   National Park System

Ice Age Scenic Trail Designated as Unit of the National Park System


Ice Age Scenic Trail Designated as Unit of the National Park System New England and North County scenic trails also added to NPS parks NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established

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