Lomira Splits the Week against Conference Foes BEN PRIESGEN JOURNALIST On December 12, the Lomira Lions girls’ basketball team defeated North Fond du Lac (NFDL), 5644, for a key Flyway Conference road win. NFDL (3-4, 1-3) started fast with a 15-6 lead at the eight-minute mark of the first half, but the Lions (5-3, 2-3) responded with an 11-0 run – which was fueled by Piersten Litterick’s

Wrestling Communities Come Together for Lung Cancer Awareness Night in Lomira On December 12, Lomira wrestling knocked off North Fond du Lac/St. Mary’s Springs co-op (NFDL/Springs), 74-6, in a conference dual. The action on the mats was the reason for the assembly, but the night was highlighted by all three wrestling communities from Lomira, North Fond du Lac and St. Mary’s Springs, which

Interesting Insects CAROL SHIRK CERTIFIED MASTER GARDENER Gardeners’ lives are heavily influenced by insects. Mosquitoes invade their space, Japanese beetles ravage their plants, borers bore, caterpillars chomp, stink bugs stink, and the list goes on. There are a wealth of beneficial and fascinating insects that enrich the garden world. Assassin and ambush bugs are generally beneficial

State Park Sticker: A Two-way Gift JACKIE SCHARFENBERG RETIRED DNR NATURALIST Need a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the outdoor enthusiasts in your life including yourself ? Look no further than a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker. A State Park sticker provides a year’s worth of fresh-air fun for all ages. Looking for something a little extra for a State

Embracing Agape Love: A Foundation For Lasting Connections Dear Reader, a selflessness that mirrors the divine. Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Thousandth Man” paints a vivid portrait of agape friendship. Agape Love in the Community In the tapestry of human relationships, the thread of love weaves through the fabric of our lives, creating bonds that withstand the tests of time and adversity.

Top 5: Christmas Albums MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER EDITOR I think my favorite part about Christmas and the holiday season is the music. And that is saying something, because there’s great food, gifts and spectacular light shows and events throughout every community. But the sonic element is the easiest way to get me into the spirit, and here are five albums I love to set the season

Safeguarding Democracy – Wisconsin’s Election Integrity Bills REP. MARK BORN (R-BEAVER DAM) Recently, the Wisconsin State Assembly made several moves to strengthen our elections and maintain their security. The bills cover a range of topics, including ensuring only eligible voters are voting, improving voter roll data and transparency and giving Wisconsin citizens more control over the