01 July 2020

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Mayville Playground Planning Team Takes Traditional Fundraising ‘To The Mats’

Mayville Playground Planning Team Takes Traditional Fundraising ‘To The Mats’


KAREN ROUSE On Saturday, July 11, the Mayville Playground Planning Team is taking traditional fundraising to the “mats” by hosting its own Mattress Fundraiser to raise money for new playgrounds for Mayville public schools, per a press release from Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS).
24 June 2020

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17 June 2020

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Katelyn Eilbes Named MMS Eighth Grade Essay Contest Winner

Katelyn Eilbes Named MMS Eighth Grade Essay Contest Winner


KAREN ROUSE Mayville Middle School eighth graders were given the the opportunity to describe what it was like to be an eighth grader in 2020, the topic of the this year’s school essay contest.

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Council Reallocates Funds To  Promote Mayville

Council Reallocates Funds To Promote Mayville


The City of Mayville had allocated $5,000 for its commemoration of the city’s 175th anniversary this year. A portion of the funds was to cover costs of an eightweek summer concert series which has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Mayor Rob Boelk at the June 8 Common Council meeting. Boelk asked for approval to use $1,500

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10 June 2020

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MHS Valedictorians And Salutatorian  To Speak At 2020 Commencement In July

MHS Valedictorians And Salutatorian To Speak At 2020 Commencement In July


KAREN ROUSE Mayville High School is planning a traditional graduation ceremony for its senior class of 2020 on Sunday, July 19, in the high school gymnasium – the delay due to the state’s closing of schools through June 30 because of the COVID19 pandemic. Discussion held during the May 18 district Board of Education

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MMS Students Make Music  With Items Found At Home

MMS Students Make Music With Items Found At Home


KAREN ROUSE Imagine what can be made with a shoebox, split pins and rubber bands. What about using spoons, plastic Easter eggs, rice and tape? OK - this one is a bit harder to figure out; what can be made from two popsicle sticks, two rubber bands, one strip of paper and two toothpicks?
03 June 2020

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Committee Recommends Removing  Majority Of South John Street From Heavy Truck Route

Committee Recommends Removing Majority Of South John Street From Heavy Truck Route


KAREN ROUSE A decision was reached by the City of Mayville Public Safety Committee of the Whole on May 26 recommending revising a city ordinance regulating heavy truck routes. The action was put in motion by Alderperson Kim Olson, which was seconded by Alderperson Bob Smith. Council President Dale Toellner

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Mayville Committee Discusses Semi  Truck Traffic On South Walnut

Mayville Committee Discusses Semi Truck Traffic On South Walnut


KAREN ROUSE Truck traffic on Walnut Street, south of Horicon Street has increased in the past several months, the result of a new pallet business occupying a facility owned by Phoenix Construction, located in the Industrial Park at 403 Degner Ave. – the former Mayville Products Corporation building. The topic was addressed

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Two Long-Time St. Mary School Educators Set To Retire

Two Long-Time St. Mary School Educators Set To Retire


KAREN ROUSE Long-time employees of St. Mary School (SMS) in Mayville – Principal Kris Ries and second grade teacher Mrs. Mary Goetz, will be retiring this month.