10 January 2024

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Defining South Eden

Defining South Eden


Defining South Eden KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR Do you know where South Eden is? It was (and is) a land surrounded by Floods, hollowed out by hills, and might go as far as northern Ashford Township. Nothing is more subjective than concluding where an unincorporated entity should be on a map. It’s even more difficult when it was never put on a map (that we know of) to begin with. An exception

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Washington County Awarded  Grant from W.D.V.A.

Washington County Awarded Grant from W.D.V.A.


Washington County Awarded Grant from W.D.V.A. Improving access to mental health services for county veterans Washington County Health & Human Services Department was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs See VETERANS HEALTH page 6 From left are Chief Health and Human Services Officer Julie Driscol, Mark Provencher Jr. of WDVA, WDVA Secretary James

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Dairy Promotion Awards Ag Libraries to Local Schools

Dairy Promotion Awards Ag Libraries to Local Schools


Dairy Promotion Awards Ag Libraries to Local Schools The Dodge County Dairy Promotion Committee brought back for the second year its “My Little Ag Library” project to local schools. The My Little Ag Library brings quality agriculture books to fourth-grade classrooms. Each library is stocked with 10 different books representing agriculture commodities found in Wisconsin. The books are housed

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Tom and Kathy  O’Connor Named  2023 Lomira  Citizens of the Year

Tom and Kathy O’Connor Named 2023 Lomira Citizens of the Year


Tom and Kathy O’Connor Named 2023 Lomira Citizens of the Year BEN PRIESGEN JOURNALIST Tom and Kathy O’Connor were named 2023 Lomira Citizens of the Year. They were nominated by Steve Scharf and Tom “Ski” Philipsky. They will be honored at the upcoming Lomira Area Chamber of Commerce banquet, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27. “I am truly humbled and honored to receive

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Keller’s Cellars – A Tradition of  Giving Uncorked

Keller’s Cellars – A Tradition of Giving Uncorked


| FROM OUR READERS| Keller’s Cellars – A Tradition of Giving Uncorked ANGIE REKLAU “You need a hobby.” We’ve all heard that before, but no one took it quite as seriously as local winemakers Ike and Sue Keller of Kekoskee. It was just such a phrase that started the 36-year-long tradition of making wine in their home — fondly known as Keller’s Cellars. And it all started
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

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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.
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