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Request for a laser tag park misses target with Plan Commission
A plan for a future laser tag park located at 1233 West Fond du Lac St. was derailed by the Ripon Plan Commission last week Wednesday. Matt Rogatz, a real estate developer who lives part-time in Green Lake and owns property in Ripon, submitted a conditional use permit (CUP) application to open a laser tag facility on Ripon’s west side.
Bear spotted feasting on bird feeders in Massachusetts town
Some people who live in Oxford got up close and personal with a black bear that was caught eating out of bird feeders in the Massachusetts town Tuesday night. "I opened the door, I saw the bear, turned around, closed the door, and I went to my boyfriend and I said, 'Bear!'" said Oxford resident Christie Blaine. "I was banging pots and pans. 'Go away, bear!'"
Ripon Area School District honors retirees
With a combined service to the Ripon Area School District of 184.5 years, nine retirees were recognized for their dedication and work for the students, staff and families Monday during the School Board meeting. Nancy Coles, Janet Ernst, Kris Klapperich, Murray Park/Quest (MPQ) Principal Renee Bunge, Ripon Middle School Principal...
String band Pert Near Sandstone to play Thrasher, and more Fond du Lac news in brief
FOND DU LAC – Pert Near Sandstone will bring its Road To Blue Ox Tour to the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake for a 7:30 p.m. June 1 concert. Pert Near Sandstone recorded its debut album more than 10 years ago. In 2015, the band co-founded the Blue Ox Music Festival, which draws roots music fans from across the nation each year. Some of the artists featured at the festival include Bela Fleck, Tyler Childers, Jerry Douglas, Margo Price, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, among others.
Softball: McCaffery grand slam propels Pumas to sectionals
Kassidy McCaffery made sure the Poynette softball team would move on in postseason play. Not only did she go the distance in the pitcher’s circle, blanking Marshall in a 4-0 regional final victory on Thursday, McCaffery also blasted a grand slam to account for all the scoring. Allowing only three hits and one walk, McCaffery led the Pumas, who avenged last season’s postseason loss that ended their 2023 season. Now 17-7 overall, Poynette is headed to sectionals, where they will travel to Brodhead on Tuesday, May 28.
Two teens, two adults killed in crash near township of Elba, deputies say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two teenagers and two adults were killed in a crash near the township of Elba Monday, Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to deputies, officers responded around 4 a.m. to a crash on State Highway 16/60 at the intersection of County Highway TT. Authorities say...
Throwback Thursday: Fallen Ripon soldier will be inducted into U.S. Army Hall of Fame later this year
Recently, the Schultz family of Ripon recalled memories of their late uncle, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Victor Walter Schultz, when they received word that he will be inducted into the U.S. Army Hall of Fame in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in September 2024. The U.S. Army Hall of Fame was established...
Girls track: Oregon advances eight events to state meet
The Oregon girls track and field team won two sectional championships and advanced to state in eight events at a WIAA Division 1 sectional on Thursday, May 23, at Beaver Dam High School. The Panthers won a sectional title in the 1,600-meter relay and also had the top finisher in...
Motorcyclist in Wisconsin arrested after speeding away from hit-and-run
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say they arrested a motorcyclist in Wisconsin after he led deputies on two separate pursuits, the second coming after a hit-and-run incident. According to a release from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle on Friday, May 17 after they...
Brandenburg a three-time sectional track and field champion, will hope to repeat success at state meet
Cayden Brandenburg’s dominance on the track continued in the WIAA Division 1 Beaver Dam Sectional on Thursday night. The Janesville Parker senior was a three-time sectional champion and state qualifier in the 200-meter dash (22.11 seconds), the 400-meter dash (48.16) and as part of the Vikings’ championship 1,600-meter relay team (3 minutes, 22.24 seconds). Joining Brandenburg in the 1,600 relay were Avery Eastman, Jonathon Aguiniga and Paul Kim. Jayvion Hill...
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