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

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Local Residents  Donate Dairy Products  for Salvation Army  Christmas Giving

Local Residents Donate Dairy Products for Salvation Army Christmas Giving


Local Residents Donate Dairy Products for Salvation Army Christmas Giving The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac collected donations at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds for 500 families to be distributed on December 20. Doug Kiehnau of Lomira and Allen and Judy Straub of Eden helped to unload milk transported by the Straub and Nick and Amanda Wiedmeyer families. Matt Spafford and Valerie

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Village of Lomira  Water Rate to  Increase 95%

Village of Lomira Water Rate to Increase 95%


Village of Lomira Water Rate to Increase 95% LEAH HENCKEL INTERN A public hearing concerning a proposed water rate increase of 95% for the Village of Lomira was held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m., in the Village of Lomira Chamber Room. The rate change will go into effect, if not by print time, before the end of the month. The meeting began with a presentation by Trustee Gary More,

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Daniel Markus Named Part-time  Police Chief of Theresa

Daniel Markus Named Part-time Police Chief of Theresa


Daniel Markus Named Part-time Police Chief of Theresa After more than two years of discussion, Village of Theresa will retain its police department BEN PRIESGEN JOURNALIST On December 18, Daniel Markus was sworn in as the new part-time police chief for the Village of Theresa. The novel aspect of this role is that it was established as a part-time position. Former Theresa Police
20 December 2023

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The Candle Snuffer from the Log Church

The Candle Snuffer from the Log Church


The Candle Snuffer from the Log Church KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR Somewhere from the hills of South Eden a settler took a thin sapling and whittled it to a point, where the narrowed end’s metal attachment put out the candle fires at the log church masses. The candle snuffer has a label attached to it at the museum in the village: “1850 Used in log church on Char. Murphy Hill transferred