Ashippun News

May. 15, 2009 10:56 a.m. An Oconomowoc man was flown by Flight for Life helicopter to Froedtert Hospital early Friday after the pick-up truck he was driving crossed both lanes of traffic, entered a ditch and overturned before coming to rest in the Town of Ashippun, Dodge County deputies said.

Area firefighters scrambled to extinguish five fires that were reported throughout Dodge County within two hours Thursday afternoon.

After losing the race for Town Chairman to newcomer Steve Panozzo by a mere three votes April 7, candidate and four-term incumbent James Schoenike asked for a recount today.

Numerous races will be decided Tuesday. Contested municipal races will be held in the Towns of Summit, Ixonia and Ashippun and the City of Oconomowoc.

Town of Ashippun A political newcomer is challenging the incumbent in the race for Supervisor 2 in the Town of Ashippun.

A report of a 21-year-old Oconomowoc woman bringing her baby into a bar has been forwarded to the Dodge County Department of Social Services.

Oconomowoc Area Schools Facilities and future needs will be the focus of a workshop planned this week for School Board members.

Town of Oconomowoc - There's a new clerk in town. Jo Ann Lesser was officially appointed by the town board earlier this month and will serve a one-year probationary term followed by an optional extended term.

Several Dodge County municipalities will hold elections following Tuesday's deadline for filing nomination papers.

There was no white fluffy falling from the sky during the Toilet Bowl parade through downtown Hustisford Thursday afternoon, but the aftermath was a sea of white following blizzard of toilet tissue tossed from ...

The following marriage licenses were issued by the Dodge County Clerk's office: Scott J. Chance and Amy K. Christian, both of Watertown.

A Watertown businessman took the oath of office Tuesday night to serve on the 37-member Dodge County Board of Supervisors.

This manger scene with Santa is Herb Heck's favorite piece in his Fontanini collection, which is on display at the Ashippun Town Hall.

For many, setting up a nativity scene fits right in with the annual holiday decorating.