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

Lomira Wins the Week with Victories over Chilton and Mayville BEN PRIESGEN JOURNALIST On December 5, the Lomira Lions girls’ basketball team went to Chilton and came home with a 50-44 road victory. The Lions’ (4-2, 1-2) defense propelled them to 24-13 halftime lead over the Tigers (3-2). The second half started the same way with Lomira building a 36-22 lead at the 10:17 mark.

Horicon Bank Opens Flagship Branch in Mayfair Collection Horicon Bank is officially welcoming customers to their flagship branch in the Mayfair Collection. The three-story building houses retail banking operations, business lending offices, conference rooms and private offices for the bank’s executives. Horicon Bank CEO Fred F. Schwertfeger said the bank looks forward to bringing a community

Christmas at Marsh Haven Nature Center MATT RUPNIK DIRECTOR Enjoy a winter wonderland during Christmas at Marsh Haven on Sunday, December 10. Visit Marsh Haven Nature Center, located at W10145 Highway 49, just three miles east of Waupun for the last event of the 2023 season. The Christmas event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and there is free admission to the nature center for the day.

| ENJOY EVERY SANDWICH | I’ll Still See You Next Week MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER EDITOR Our most observant readers will find in this edition a job posting for the role of this newspaper’s editor. It is printed on p. 23. After the December 14 edition of this paper, I will be stepping down from the role of editor. I have accepted a deputy editor position for a global construction magazine,