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Opinion
In an age of infinite digital entertainment, live concerts, theater, and sports are experiencing an unprecedented boom. The reason reveals something fundamental about human nature.
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The golden age of streaming has produced an ocean of content but a desert of culture. We are drowning in shows while starving for art.
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Discussions aimed at clarifying fiscal responsibility for local library operations began this week as the Town of Theresa Board reviewed proposed changes to a joint powers library agreement.
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Mayor Rob Boelk closed out the year with a message of gratitude and reflection for the City of Mayville, highlighting the strong sense of community shown throughout the holiday season.
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The City of Mayville formally recognized the achievements of its high school football program with a mayoral proclamation declaring Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, as Mayville Cardinal Football Day.
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The Village of Theresa has temporarily tabled action on its library agreement as officials work to clarify fiscal agency responsibilities following an upcoming leadership change.
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Widmer’s Cheese Cellars has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 Dairy Processor Grant, recognizing the historic cheese maker’s role in Wisconsin’s dairy industry and supporting continued investment in processing operations.
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The spirit of giving was on full display this holiday season as members of the Theresa Lions Club helped provide an essential service to local children: the gift of better sight.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church marked a major milestone in its ministry and community outreach efforts with the dedication and open house of its newly completed Childcare and Youth Center.
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St. John’s Lutheran Ministries is inviting the community to celebrate the opening of its new St. John’s Lutheran Childcare and Youth Center with an open house this weekend.
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As winter settles in and the holiday season approaches, traditions take on renewed meaning—especially those rooted in family, memory, and love. For one local grandfather, the joy of the season arrives each year wrapped not just in paper and ribbon, but in a lifelong passion for bowling that has become a heartfelt way to connect generations.
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The Mayville Common Council has officially adopted the City of Mayville’s budget for the 2026 fiscal year following regular and special meetings held on Monday, Nov. 10.
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The City of Mayville is extending heartfelt thanks to the individuals, organizations, and local businesses whose generosity made the Mayville Tornado Relief Fund possible following the devastating EF2 tornado that struck the community on May 15.
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The Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library has welcomed Bradford Ney as its new library director, marking a new chapter for the City of Mayville’s public library.
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Mayor Rob Boelk shared a message of gratitude, reflection, and community pride in his November report to residents of the City of Mayville.
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After decades spent responding to emergencies and leading firefighting crews, retired Fire Chief Richard Bell has discovered a new way to stay connected to the profession he loves—by restoring miniature fire trucks.
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For Vietnam War veteran Al Timm, 82, a recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., was far more than a visit to national landmarks—it was a powerful moment of recognition, reflection, and long-overdue gratitude.
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The Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library is leaning into the Halloween spirit this season with a delightfully eerie new event that has caught the attention of the community: its first-ever Spooky Doll Face-Off.
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The Mayville Common Council has begun the process of planning a new emergency medical services facility, signaling a significant investment in the city’s public safety infrastructure.
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Members of Mayville United Methodist Church are turning everyday plastic shopping bags into a source of comfort through a hands-on mission project known as “Weaving Comfort.”