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Scoobie, a tortoise, is another Marsh Haven resident. He loves to be lightly scratched on his shell and will lean into a good scratch just like a cat or dog..

Marsh Haven Nature Center: Where Nature is Appreciated, Celebrated and Conserved

Just a short distance from Waupun on Highway 49, is a special place called Marsh Haven Nature Center. Created in 1984, it is the brainchild of founder Larry Vine, who wanted to create a place for …
Dodge & Fond du Lac County Farmland Frolic Photo Collage on July 12.  The Farmland frolic showcased local agriculture businesses in area to help educate the public of what is available in their local communities.

Dodge & Fond du Lac County Farmland Frolic 2025 Photos

Get Ready to See “Lost Orange Cat” on July 16

The Horicon Phoenix Program’s ‘Music at the Market’ presents Lost Orange Cat on July 16 in Kiwanis Park. “Looking for a band that delivers consistent, high-energy, live …

Appel Retires as Horicon School District Superintendent

In June, Rich Appel concluded his successful career in education, retiring as the superintendent of the Horicon School District, a position he held for nine years. While Appel may be remembered most …
Knowles Parade Collage-July 4th

Knowles 4th of July Parade Photos

Sports

Kohler is the New Varsity Basketball Coach at Lomira

Lomira has hired Nick Kohler as their new boys’ varsity basketball coach for the 2025-26 basketball season. The Lions are coming off a 19-9 season, which ended in the sectional semifinals. …

Joren Schlender Represents Mayville Football in the WFCA All-Star Game

“I started playing football in second grade with the Mayville Recreation Department, providing a flag football league that allowed me to compete with and against all of my friends, and I’ll never forget getting coached by some of the members of the high school football team,” said Joren Schlender. “I looked forward to one day getting to play in high school, and the flag football league ultimately helped develop my love for football.”
Lomira's Sam Schraufnagel was named a WFCA  All-Star.

Two of Lomira’s Football State Champions will play in the WFCA All-Star Game

On July 19, Taylor Schaumberg and Sam Schraufnagel from Lomira’s State Football Championship team will put on their Lomira Lions’ helmets one final time at UW-Oshkosh for the South-Small team.
Mayville senior Izabelle McFadden was named First Team All-Conference for her steady leadership at shortstop and key contributions at the plate..

Seven Lady Cardinals Earn Flyway All-Conference Honors in Fastpitch Softball

The Mayville High School softball team capped off a strong 2025 season with seven players earning recognition on the Flyway All-Conference list, highlighted by two First Team selections. Senior …

Lomira’s Jackson Goebel Finishes High School Career at WBCA All-Star Game

On June 28, Jackson Goebel will be playing in the Division 4 WBCA All-Star Game in Wisconsin Dells, to wrap up his high school career as a Lomira Lion. When did you start playing basketball? “I began playing basketball for the Lomira youth program in third grade and haven’t put a basketball down since,” said Jackson Goebel.
Obituaries
Larry Schraufnagel
   Larry Schraufnagel, 83, of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Hope Rehabilitation in Lomira, with his son at his side.    Larry was born on August 19, 1941, in …
Hans Robert Henkel
   Hans Robert Henkel, 57, of Mayville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.    A private …
Ronald "Ronnie" Dukes
 Ronald “Ronnie” Dukes, 73, of Clermont, FL (formerly Horicon), passed away peacefully with his family by his side the evening of July 3, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice, Clermont, FL, …
Dale Matthew Hoffman
   Dale Matthew Hoffman, 72, of LeRoy passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.    A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, July 11, …
Thomas W. Roesler
   Thomas W. Roesler, 72, of Mayville, passed away on May 27 in his home.    He is the son of William Roesler and Rose (nee Mork) of Waupaca.    He was one of the best …