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EDUCATION
Milton School District continues cleanup after Sunday tornado
MILTON — Milton School District officials said Tuesday they are thankful that there was “no long-term damage” to its facilities or property after a EF-0 tornado came through the city on Sunday night. On Tuesday, Superintendent Rich Dahman said there was minimal damage and “no structural damage.” “We were fortunate that there were no injuries and the damage to school district grounds was relatively minimal and has already been addressed,”...
Picture this: Fort High School, community observes ‘Rock Day’
Some 840 Fort Atkinson High School students, along with members of the community and distinguished military guests on Friday observed “Rock Day.” The annually memorial observance, now in its 105th year, included seven student speakers, music performed by members of the high school music department, and the ceremonial placing of flags around a rock and plaque, which serve as the high school’s monument to Fort Atkinson’s fallen soldiers. The ceremony was held in the drop-off lane outside of the high school. Images from the event, taken by FAO photographer Kim McDarison, follow.
Marshall, Waterloo baseball advance in state tournament
The 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) baseball state tournament carries on for both Marshall and Waterloo. The No. 4 seed Pirates and No. 6 seed Cardinals handled business in their regional openers, both hosted at home on Thursday, May 23. Waterloo welcomed in No. 13 seed Necedah to Waterloo Fireman’s Park and romped to a 14-0 win in just five innings. Marshall got more than it bargained for in visiting No. 11 seed Parkview. The Vikings scored late but couldn’t fully erase the deficit...
CDU girls soccer: United defeated by Lake Mills
Ava Schmidt scored two goals as Lake Mills beat Cambridge/Deerfield 7-2 in a Capitol Conference finale for both teams at CHS on Tuesday, May 21. The L-Cats (16-2, 5-1 in conference) opened up a four-goal lead in the first half. Mckenna Klubertanz scored in the seventh minute, followed by Schmidt finding the back of the net on Emma Kitsembel’s assist in the 13th minute. Mollie Cooper converted a penalty kick...
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