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With election on the horizon, Wisconsin’s caregivers seek better health care options
Corrine Hendrickson runs a day care out of her home in New Glarus. On a recent Friday morning, she was moving quickly to clean up dishes, play with dinosaurs and remind kids that throwing toys isn’t safe — all at the same time. The work is nonstop for...
Freeport Police warn against teens using toy guns
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Freeport Police Department issued a public service warning over teens using “Orbeez” guns. The toy guns are known for shooting water-filled pellets. Police said teens have been firing them at cars and people. Firing an “Orbeez” gun at someone violates the city’s ordinance for prohibited weapons and is a misdemeanor […]
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...
Forreston pulls away from Lena-Winslow; Cardinals advance to Sectional Final
FORRESTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Forreston Cardinals will be playing on their home field for a 1A Sectional Championship Saturday morning. They won their showdown with NUIC rival Lena-Winslow Wednesday in the semifinals 10-4. For highlights, watch the media player above. The championship game between Forreston and East Dubuque will be played at 11 a.m. […]
Softball: Oregon’s Lauryn Etienne strikes out 13 in regional semifinal
Lauryn Etienne racked up 13 strikeouts in just five innings as the Oregon softball team beat Madison East/La Follette 11-0 in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal on Tuesday, May 21, at Oregon High School. Third-seeded Oregon (15-10) advances to take on sixth-seeded Janesville Craig in a regional championship on...
Thank you, bus drivers! OSD celebrates its transportation talent at annual appreciation breakfast
Every school day, they help get area kids safely to and from school, in rain, snow and whatever else Wisconsin weather has in store - not to mention navigating around distracted drivers. They’re becoming increasingly harder to find for school districts, and while they’re generally underappreciated, their value has never been greater.
UPDATE: 10-year-old girl reported missing in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — UPDATE: About 2 hours after reporting Lilyana Ebbing missing, Freeport Police said she had been found. ORIGINAL STORY: Police in Freeport are asking the public’s help to locate 10-year-old Lilyana Ebbing, who was reported missing Friday morning. According to Freeport Police, Lilyana has been missing since Thursday, from the 100 block […]
Freeport Police searching for 2 suspects in gang-related shooting
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police are searching for two suspects involved in a gang-related shooting that happened yesterday. At 11:17 p.m., Police responded to the area of Chicago Avenue and Frank Street for reports of gunfire. The two suspects fled the area shortly before officials arrived. Authorities said they discovered evidence of a firearm […]
Haworth, Janesville Craig lead field at Division 1 boys golf regional in Monroe
Janesville Craig and Milton finished 1-2 at the WIAA Division 1 Monroe boys golf regional at Monroe Golf Club on Tuesday to qualify for the sectional meet in Janesville next Tuesday. The top four teams in Monroe will play at Glen Erin Golf Club, Craig’s home course, for a chance to advance to the state championships in Kohler on June 3-4. Craig senior Easton Haworth led the field with a...
Leading the cheer: Q&A with Oregon cheer athlete Morgan Bohrer
Oregon High School junior Morgan Bohrer is a member of All Star Cheer at Ultimate Revolution Athletics in Madison. The team went to All Star Worlds in Orlando in April for the first time and placed third out of 34 teams. The Observer caught up with Bohrer last week for...
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