10 July 2024

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Campbellsport FFA  Starts Summer  Overseas

Campbellsport FFA Starts Summer Overseas


Campbellsport FFA Starts Summer Overseas CAMPBELLSPORT FFA This summer, members of the Campbellsport FFA embarked on an educational journey to Ireland, where they explored the rich agricultural traditions and modern farming techniques. The trip was packed with diverse experiences, from historic sites to advanced farming operations, offering students a comprehensive understanding of Irish
03 July 2024

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Kewaskum Junior Police Academy

Kewaskum Junior Police Academy


Kewaskum Junior Police Academy BREANNA RICE JOURNALIST This summer, 46 middle school students are participating in Kewaskum’s Junior Police Academy summer school course. “The program’s overall goal is to get young people excited about law enforcement and understand the how and the why behind law enforcement activities,” stated Police Chief Tom Bishop. Since 2016, Officer Bishop

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The Wait was Worth It

The Wait was Worth It


The Wait was Worth It Veteran’s Grandson Serves as Honor Flight Guardian GAYLE RYDSTROM JOURNALIST “I decided many years ago that I wanted to go on the Honor Flight, but I had to wait until Ethan could join me,” said Ken Gauger. The Kewaskum man is referring to his grandson. Ethan Engel turned 18 recently, which allowed him to be Ken’s guardian for the Stars & Stripes
26 June 2024

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King Pin Jr. Bowlers Raise $16,944 in Scholarship Dollars

King Pin Jr. Bowlers Raise $16,944 in Scholarship Dollars


King Pin Jr. Bowlers Raise $16,944 in Scholarship Dollars This has been another busy year in the fundraising department for the King Pin Junior Scholarship bowlers. The year started off with our annual pizza and fish fry fundraiser. This year 69 participants sold pizzas and fish dinners to deposit $7,857 into their scholarship accounts. As usual, bowlers and parents met in the CHS cafeteria

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K.H.S. Students Ready to  Rock Summerfest Stage

K.H.S. Students Ready to Rock Summerfest Stage


K.H.S. Students Ready to Rock Summerfest Stage BREANNA RICE JOURNALIST The XI Project garage band, made up of Kewaskum High School (KHS) students, Eddie Prochnow and Izak Pintor, are one of the few youth bands set to take the Summerfest stage this Saturday, June 29. “I’m honored to be one of the ten bands chosen out of all of Wisconsin [to perform], and with only two players at
19 June 2024

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Women’s Club to Judge  Kewaskum Yards

Women’s Club to Judge Kewaskum Yards


Women’s Club to Judge Kewaskum Yards The 27th annual Village Beautification program, sponsored by the Village of Kewaskum and the Kewaskum Women’s Club, is being held this summer. Judging of front yards of area homes and businesses for beautification awards will be held on July 2. The purpose of the Beautification Awards is to recognize and promote attractive residential and commercial
12 June 2024

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Abel Dairy Farms Near Eden will Host Fond  du Lac County’s Breakfast on the Farm

Abel Dairy Farms Near Eden will Host Fond du Lac County’s Breakfast on the Farm


Abel Dairy Farms Near Eden will Host Fond du Lac County’s Breakfast on the Farm GAYLE RYDSTROM CONTRIBUTOR The original Abel farm was purchased by Johan Abel in 1857. It’s believed there were 100 acres on the original farm. The current farm runs about 3,000 acres; 1,100 acres owned by the family and about 1,900 acres are rented. The Abel Dairy Farm also buys crops off another 2,000 acres

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05 June 2024

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The Right Place at the Right Time  Local Heroes of the Shaw Family Fire

The Right Place at the Right Time Local Heroes of the Shaw Family Fire


The Right Place at the Right Time Local Heroes of the Shaw Family Fire BREANNA RICE CONTRIBUTOR On the morning of Saturday, May 25, many members of the community had their sights set on attending or participating in the annual village wide rummage sales. After a night of rain, the morning was clear and sunny - a perfect day to hang out in the town. Shortly before 8 a.m., Bill Butzlaff