Stop For School Buses Flashing Red Lights On Bus Mean Stop BY ANNE TRAUTNER JOURNALIST On February 5, a Johnson school bus was hit from behind as it stopped on State Highway 144 near Bolton Drive to pick up a child for school. The red lights were flashing on the bus, which was headed north, and the stop sign was out. But the driver of the vehicle that struck the bus had looked down

Bringing Medical Services To Africa BY ANNE TRAUTNER JOURNALIST Last February, Dr. Renee Wenzlaff went to Ghana, Africa, as part of a Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Medical Brigade Trip. Wenzlaff, who has a doctorate in nursing practice and is an associate professor at the MSOE School of Nursing, was one of 31 MSOE students, faculty and friends who went on the weeklong trip. She

The End Of An Era Koch Retires After 44 Years As Ashford Chairman BY ANDREA HANSEN ABLER EDITOR It was the end of an era on Monday, April 5, at the Ashford Town Hall. Joe Koch presided over his final town board meeting after 44 years as chairman for the Town of Ashford. “It was a great run,” Koch said at the end of the meeting. “But I decided to hang it up. I’m going to be

Dr. Zook Celebrates 50 Years In Eden BY ANDREA HANSEN ABLER EDITOR Though this past year has been a little crazy with everything going on in the world, for one area resident it was a year to celebrate. Dr. John Zook celebrated his 50th year as a veterinarian in the Eden area. April 1st marked the start of his 51st year at the Eden/Fond du Lac Veterinary Clinic. In total, this is his 56th

Local Bear Hunters Recognized BY ANNE TRAUTNER JOURNALIST Two bear hunters who hail from Kewaskum, Randy and Mike Dreher, were recognized as Iron Clad Bear Hunters at the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association (WBHA) annual meeting held this past weekend. The Iron Clad Bear Hunter recognition is given to individuals who have contributed to the sport of bear hunting and to the hunting enjoyment