Oconomowoc -

Yesterday morning, members of First Baptist Church in Oconomowoc gathered together at the Oconomowoc Public Library, where they worshiped and gave thanks.

The old church bell was replaced with a hand bell, but the bell still rang and with that, the service began.  Rev. Sam Brink thanked members of the community for their support.

"We cannot express the support we have felt from the community," said Brink.  "We know that you care.  We want to say thank you to the community as a whole."

Members were thankful that no lives were lost in last Wednesday's explosion and said they had a lot to be thankful for.

See full story tomorrow in the Oconomowoc Focus.

An explosion rocked the Oconomowoc downtown area just before 1:30 p.m. and was followed by a fire on west Wisconsin Avenue.  No official word yet as to the cause but intial reports are that a gas line was struck during road construction. City of Oconomowoc Fire Department is on the scene. Story continuing. . ..