Mock Orange – A Fragrant and Lovely Shrub CAROL SHIRK CERTIFIED MASTER GARDENER Mock Orange (Philadelphus spp.) is a fragrant, white flowering, deciduous shrub native to Europe, Canada, and the west and northwestern United States. There are numerous cultivated varieties that vary in flower size, fragrance intensity, hardiness, and growth habit making it a perfect specimen for the knowledgeable

“To Thine Own Self Be True” Dear Reader, “To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” These words, spoken by Polonius to his son Laertes in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, have echoed through the centuries, resonating with a call for authenticity and integrity. However, in today’s complex and interconnected world, where societal

LAND BETWEEN THE MARSHES The History of Everyday Things ROB BOWE CONTRIBUTOR It is said history marches on and indeed it does. We soon forget how things were. Things that were common everyday occurrences of yesteryear fade and no are longer remembered. At this time, post baby boomers do not have any idea everyday life was for their ancestors. My parents were born at home more than

Lomira Football Wins Conference Opener on the Road BEN PRIESGEN JOURNALIST On September 6, Lomira football beat Laconia 28-7 in their conference season opener for both teams. “I thought we responded well after a tough loss last week on the road,” said Head Coach Bryan Gregory. “The team understood how important it was to get off to a fast start in the conference schedule and create

Mayville Plays at Campbellsport in Conference Opener On September 5, Mayville lost 3-0 to Campbellsport (18-25, 18-25, 25-27) in their conference opener in the Dodge County Pionier Game of the Week. Campbellsport (3-2, 1-0) got out to an early 7-1 lead over Mayville (5-4, 0-1) in the first set before the Cardinals responded by taking a 11-10 lead, featuring serves from Lilian Mansueto and

Mayville Boys Soccer Takes First Conference Win at Home for the Season KARI KARNITZ JOURNALIST The Cardinals (2-2, 1-0) defeated the Cougars (0-2, 0-1) 6-0 at home on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game started with a quick goal by Mayville with the Cardinals scoring four goals in the first half of the game and another two in the second half to finish the game. Mayville Head Coach Bill Brownlow