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01/20/2025

Mayville Girls Basketball Secures Win Over Saint Augustine Prep in Challenging Week

The Mayville girls basketball team faced a trio of opponents this week, earning one victory in their three games.
On Monday, Jan. 6, the Cardinals battled Horicon at home in a tightly contested game but came up just short, falling 52-47. Mayville kept the game close throughout but couldn’t overcome Horicon’s strong finish.
The team hit the road on Thursday, Jan. 9, to face a formidable Laconia squad. The Cardinals struggled against the state-ranked opponent, suffering a tough 90-14 loss.
Mayville bounced back on Saturday, Jan. 11, with a solid home victory over Saint Augustine Prep. The Cardinals displayed resilience and teamwork, securing a 56-44 win behind a strong offensive performance and a solid defensive effort.

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01/19/2025

St. Stephen Lutheran Church and School celebrates the baptismal anniversaries of four individuals this month. In back, from left, are Miss Meyer, Jacob M. and Olivia W. In front is Huxlee M.

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01/18/2025

M.H.S. Class of 1974 Reunite for 50-year Reunion

The Mayville High School class of 1974 held its 50th Reunion on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Iron Ridge Inn.
Seated, from left are Fern Spradau, Gary Metke, Greg Voss, Sharon Eilbes Walk, Sharon Waas Milewski, Karen Kuehl, Jean Hurst Vollmer, Ruth Weiss Mamerow, Nancy Kollmansberger Bartsch, Ricky Roll, Jeff Kummerow, Carolyn Jacquot Kummerow, Bev Stipanovic Christian, Cindy Krieser Woods, Jean Luehring Heller, Nancy Sell Magyar, Rose Kromer Wild, Joy Luebke Woreck, Shelby Crist Klinksick, and Cindy Dohrman Koch.
Standing from left are Diane Davids, Mike Wolfgram, Roland Gerth, Mark Mayer, Linda Tarr Kempfer, Paul Herder, Kim Wild, Deb Miller Willis, Ron Thoreson, Jackie Deetz Knoener, Eugene Grulke, Dennis Zirbel, Susie Pachan Pezze, Willie Trakel, Dave Bauer, Mary Jo Kehrmeyer Mayer, Karen Griepentrog Goldbeck, Diane Churchill Voight, Doug Bauer, Rose Rediske Wild, Randy Bauer, Faye Hechimovich Price, Linda Okon Luey, Jane Martin, Ellyn Kurutz, Dan Kollmansberger, Jeri Pankow Amason, Connie Wild Sawyer, Carolyn Gentz, Laurie Austreng Duran, Deb Wurtz Wegner, Stephanie Fenske Levenhagen, Kristine Guenther Sterbenz, Jeri LaBomascus Workman, Lois Germer Koslucher, Barb Kanas Keller, Sheryl Schiess Feucht, Tim Drake, Mary Resheske Bechert, Ted Bachhuber, Jeff Steinhorst, Glenn Ehlers, Scott Schraufnagel, Susie Kahlhamer Retzlaff, and Don Bonack.
On the step from left are Danny Luehring, Karen Buchta Askew, Mike Billington, Lud Wurtz, Steve Personius, and Pete Bonack.

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01/18/2025

Pictured are the winners of the fire prevention poster contest at St. Stephen Lutheran School in Horicon.

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01/18/2025

December LES PBIS Students
Back Row: Kallie M., Grayson R., Amira M., Zyler L., Dahlia L., Bryson L., Piper K.,
Middle Row: Cecelia Z., Beau P., Maddox M., O'Lydia B., Kinsley L.
Front Row: Elijah E., Riley N., Addelyn T.

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01/17/2025

Lomira Girls Basketball Led by Josie Christian’s Combined 56 Points Resulting in Two Wins

On January 9, Lomira girls basketball won 72-37 over Campbellsport in their conference matchup during Youth Night.

On January 13,Lomira girls basketball defeated Markesan 60-39 in their non-conference matchup.
Lomira girls basketball goes to Mayville for a game on January 14 at 6:15 p.m. and to WLA on January 17 at 7 p.m.

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01/17/2025

January Rotary Student of the Month
Mayville High School senior Gianna Spittel is named Rotary Student of the Month for January 2025. She addressed Mayville Rotary Club members at their last meeting and shared the following about herself:
“My name is Gianna Spittel. I am very honored and grateful to be chosen as January Rotary Student of the Month. As a senior at Mayville High School graduating in May, I am reflecting on my schooling and experiences and how they prepared me to reach my future goals.

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01/17/2025

St. Stephen Lutheran School presents their Students of the Month for December. In back, from left, are Jackson D., Aisling C., Jacob M. and Jax R. In front are Aleaha R., Esmee R. and Natalie V.

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01/16/2025

Lomira Wrestling Finished Sixth at the Wolverine Duals

On January 11, Lomira Wrestling finished in sixth place at the Wolverine Duals at Waukesha West High School.
Lomira defeated JV All Stars 72-6 and Baraboo 56-11 before losing to Deforest 46-32 in their fifth place match to finish their day.
Lomira hosts Campbellsport on January 17 at 7 p.m. to renew their annual rivalry to the battle for the regular season conference championship and it will be alumni night for the Lions program.
Photo Credits: Lomira Wrestling

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01/16/2025

Cardinal Singers are Ready for Show Choir Season

The Cardinal Singers are ready to kick off an exciting show choir season! Their first performance will take place at New London Singstock on Saturday, Jan. 18. This year’s set features selections from Dogfight, the Musical, which will be performed across six competitions.
Under the direction of John Dobbratz, now in his ninth season as Show Choir Director, and J.D. Cooney, who leads the Show Choir Band, the group is set to deliver a spectacular showcase of talent.

Junior High Show Choir
Mayville’s Next Edition is a talented junior show choir made up of 5th–8th grade students, accompanied by a high school band. Directed by Gabriela Twigg and with band direction by J.D. Cooney.
This year, Next Edition will bring the magic of High School Musical to life, performing songs from the movie, musical, and TV series.

In their impressive 2024 season, Next Edition earned 1st Runner-Up (twice), 2nd Runner-Up, Best Show Design, and Best Band awards.
Don’t miss the high school and junior high’s 2025 competitive performances in New London, January 17-18; Sauk Prairie, January 24-25 and Fort Atkinson, February 7-8.
The Cardinal Singers will have additional performances in Sparta on February 1; Medford, February 22; Janesville Craig, March 8 and the finale performance at the Hartford Schauer Center on April 6.

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01/16/2025

Exemplifying Sportsmanship with the Marshmanship Project

Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, five Horicon High School students were chosen to form the Marshmanship Project, led by Amy Rodriguez.
According to Michael LeBouton, athletic director, “Their main purpose is to promote positive sportsmanship at our events.”
It is “Horicon’s commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity to be displayed by all athletes and fans.”
Since the beginning, the group of student leaders has grown to 14 and every grade is represented. Keeping in mind a student’s behavior, grades, attendance, and availability that were considered when selecting the original five students, the current members now nominate and invite their classmates to join and no one is turned away.
Pictured above are the students involved in the Marshmanship Project at Horicon High School: Diego Rodriguez, Madison Boeck, Quinten Brown, Owen Muche, Christian Schwartz, Quinlin Jackl, Azelyn Heller, Sarah Hodgson, Parker Muche, Kaitlyn Wiard, Aubrie Cundy, Bryce Franz and Felix Rodriguez. Missing from photo is Cyriana Reinwald.

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01/15/2025

Mayville Boys Basketball Beats Conference Rival Campbellsport

On January 10, Mayville boys basketball beat Campbellsport 56-53 at home against their conference rival.
Mayville survived for the 56-53 win when the Campbellsport three-pointer rolled off the back of the rim as the game clock expired to give the Cardinals their first conference win of the season.
Talan Meyer led Mayville with 16 points in the conference victory against their rival.
Mayville boys basketball will travel to Horicon on January 14 and to WLA on January 16 with game times scheduled for 7 p.m.

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01/15/2025

Phil and Jackie Luedtke are Lomira Citizens of the Year

On January 18, Lomira Chamber of Commerce will honor Phil and Jackie Luedtke as the Lomira Citizens of the Year.
“Phil and Jackie have always been so helpful to Lomira and the surrounding communities with their involvement in the Lomira Lions, Chamber of Commerce, St. John’s Church, Lomira Athletic Association, and the Lomira School District,” said Nancy Kohlman. “This couple is truly worthy of this citizen of the year award, and I am so grateful to know them by having them apart of our lives.”
“Phil and Jackie have showcased integrity, generosity, and service which is now evident in how their children are supporting the community,” said Waas. “Their actions inspire others to get involved and make a difference with their selfless dedication to Lomira and it is something that we all admire.”

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01/13/2025

Stay warm, check on your neighbors.

Below is a list of warming shelters in Dodge County. Stay warm!

01/13/2025

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01/11/2025

Excerpt from: Land Between The Marshes | Dams on the Rock River

The Theresa Historical Society has announced it will be publishing a free history newsletter entitled, The Bridge. The Bridge will contain news from meetings and information about THS. Theresa Historical Society’s mission is to connect the past to the present and preserving the history of the Theresa area. If this interests you, contact THS at [email protected] and put “Bridge” on the subject line.

I recently turned to a book called Old Wisconsin, published in 1879 Milwaukee. In that book is a memoir written by John H. Warren, who along with his parents were the first settlers Town of Hubbard. Warrens were Old Yankees from New York who settled near the Herman/Hubbard township line (Neda) area in May of 1845.

Warren goes on to write in his memoir, “The town of Williamstown, of which Mayville is the principal village, was first opened up to white settlers in May 1845 by Alvin and William Foster, and Chester May. These gentlemen selected their site for their mills, commenced (constructed) a dam and built the sawmill in the summer of 1845.

Pictured: The upper mill dam at Mayville in 1881 is frozen over due to a cold winter.

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