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100 Years Ago June 5, 1924 Miss Thomas Koch and Ethelbert Meyer were united in marriage at Holy Redeemer Church, Madison, on Tuesday, June 3. An estimated crowd of 2,000 attended the big feed and dance at the canning company and warehouse on Tuesday. ...
Verona Police, School District discourage 'senior assassins' water gun game
VERONA, Wis. -- Verona police and school district leaders are discouraging high school seniors from playing a game with water guns called "senior assassins," which many around the country are escalating with toys that look more like firearms. "To be completely honest, this is the first year we've been made...
Henry Vilas Zoo performs an orangutan procedure as part of the Great Ape Heart Project
MADISON, Wis. -- Datu, a critically endangered male Bornean orangutan, recently underwent echocardiogram, or an ultrasound of his heart, as part of a routine health examination.
Janesville Craig golfers cruise to team title at Sauk Prairie Invitational
Kyle Chrostowski led five Janesville Craig players in the 70’s to take top medalist honors at the Sauk Prairie Invitational on Wednesday at Lake Wisconsin Country Club outside Prairie du Sac. Chrostowski shot a round of 73, two shots ahead of Graysen Dunn of Sauk Prairie. Easton Haworth had a 77 for Craig, Alex Falligant and Wyatt Marshall each shot a 78, and Bryce Sullivan carded a 79. The Cougars won the team title comfortably with a 306, 16 strokes better than runner-up and host Sauk Prairie.
Traffic reported heavy at Waunakee Farmers Market new location
The Waunakee Farmers Market opened Wednesday in a new location, with about a dozen vendors under tents at Reeve Park, just behind the Waunakee Depot. It was a first for the 20-year-old market, with vendors selling crafts, as well as produce items, and a sponsor with live music by vocalist Shekinah King May 8. Vendors seemed happy with the location, including Andy Fountaine, perhaps better known as the “Pickle Guy”...
County board holding Fitchburg focus group session May 14
Budget season always seems to be right around the corner, and to keep in touch with residents on a variety of issues, the Dane County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Fitchburg community focus group for 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd. According...
Molly Baker knocks in four runs as Milton routs Waunakee 11-1 at Schilberg Park on Senior Night
MILTON — If you know one thing about Milton softball in 2024, you know it’s a team that is not going to give up a lot of runs thanks to Butler University commit Gwen Baker. In the last week or so — ever since a 2-0 loss at Oregon on April 30 — Kurt Mussey’s team has recommitted itself to having quality at-bats and getting Baker some run support. The...
Wisconsin Historical Society acquires Al. Ringling Theatre
BARABOO, Wis. — The Al. Ringling Theatre has been a staple of Baraboo’s downtown for nearly 110 years. The Wisconsin Historical Society acquired the building in March. Scott O’Donnell said he’s always awestruck every time he steps inside the theatre. O’Donnell is the director of Circus World, a museum complex dedicated to preserving the history of circus arts.
Pirates finish off sweep of Wisconsin Heights
Getting a season sweep against a conference opponent is never easy. Doing it against that team's ace pitcher is even tougher. Regardless, Waterloo baseball pulled off that feat over Wisconsin Heights, a team that had swept the Pirates the season prior. The Vanguards and Pirates opened 2024 Capitol - South conference play against one another way back on Saturday, April 6, a 10-6 road victory for Waterloo. Rain pushed the rematch all the way to Wednesday, May 8 at Waterloo Fireman's Park. ...
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