Weather conditions wreaked havoc on the Waunakee track and field team last week. Fighting off windy conditions on Friday, April 19, the Warrior girls won the eight-team Sauk Prairie Relays, after a meet scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, was cancelled. A mix of varsity and varsity reserve athletes represented Waunakee at Sauk Prairie, with a junior varsity meet on Thursday, April 18. ...

Adaptability was the key word for the Waunakee girls’ soccer last week. Showing patience, the Warriors finally broke through in a 2-0 Badger Conference crossover win over Sauk Prairie on Thursday, April 18. “Sauk was a tough battle,” said Waunakee head coach Andrew Moll. “They defended very well, and their goalkeeper made a number of great saves. In the second half, we were able to finally penetrate their defense and...

Coming off a fifth-place finish at last years WIAA Division 1 state meet, the Waunakee boys’ golf team is hungry for more. Having 85 kids out for the sport gives head coach Betsy Zadra a lot of options in putting together a varsity lineup. “We have a group of returning JV players who will be in the mix for a varsity spot and a freshman,” said Zadra, who is entering...

Kaylee Jordan had three hits, including a home run, as Fort Atkinson's softball team routed host Waunakee 10-2 in Badger Large play on Monday. Jordan, who was 3-for-4, led off the game by launching a 1-1 pitch over the fence in left field. Mia Bilau singled home a pair for the Blackhawks (2-6, 1-2 in conference) in the second. Macey Pease, who was 5-for-5, singled in a run in the...

When the Waunakee Farmers Market opens the 2024 season, the vendors will be in a new space and it will be open to additional groups. Along with produce, the new Waunakee Farmers and Makers Market will include hand crafted items, and vendors will set up around the Waunakee Depot in the heart of the village’s historic business district. The new location offers an opportunity to ensure the newly improved park serves its purpose as a central public gathering spot for the Waunakee community. ...

Hitting a rough patch, the Waunakee softball dropped three games last week, extending the Warriors’ losing skid to five games. Defeats at the hands of Watertown, Madison West and Oregon have left the Warriors with a 2-5 overall record. The Warriors were outscored 29-4 in those losses. In falling to West 10-3 on Monday, April 15, Waunakee collected four hits, with Zaria Hyman, Haiden Paulsen, Jade Keane and Olivia Bartnick...

Bad weather forced the rescheduling of matches with Watertown and DeForest. Still, the Waunakee boys’ tennis team was able to take part in the Madison Memorial Invitational on Friday and Saturday, where the Warriors went 2-2. Against Madison East, the Warriors scored a 7-0 victory, with Nevan Lipari, Noah Sell, Levi Christian and Marc Fleissner all winning in straight sets. Combined, the quartet dropped only seven games. ...

Strong early results have the Waunakee boys’ golf team feeling good. At the Maple Bluff Country Club Quad on Monday, April 15, the Warriors finished second as a team, three shots behind Milton. Waunakee totaled a 314 competing against Milton, Edgewood and Madison Memorial. Milton took first with a 311. KC Nickel paced the Warriors, carding a 75 and taking third. ...

Waunakee - Frederick F. Schmidt, age 76, of Waunakee, passed away on Jan. 12, 2024. Fred was the son of Roy and Margaret Schmidt. Fred worked at O'Malley's and then at Rex's Innkeeper. He is survived by his sisters, Martha (Dick) Dunn, Helen Mottier and Irene Holak. ...

Monona Grove avenged a recent loss to the Waunakee baseball team on Thursday. The state-ranked Silver Eagles bashed out 11 hits in an 11-1 win over the Warriors a day after Waunakee pulled off a 5-4 upset of Monona Grove. “The Warriors traveled to take on an angry Monona Grove team,” said Waunakee head coach Micah Thingvold. “MG came out swinging, and we had a hard time keeping up. We...

Hello friends, This week's column is chock full of interesting experiences, so I have to be vague, if you know what I mean. Carsyn and Conner Thiede are the 13- and 11-year-old children of Tyler and Patsy Thiede of Mayville. I met this family through my very good friend the late Rod Bensley, and we have become very good friends and do at least one deer hunt and one turkey hunt together in the Burnett area at what is called The Foul Mouth Hunt Club....

Area middle school students attended the 55th annual Dane County Youth Day hosted by the American Legion Dane County Council at the William Lansing Post 360 in Waunakee April 18. After an introduction by County Youth Chairperson Shirley Kubiak of Waunakee, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi spoke a bit about his role in county government then asked students about their concerns. Among the issues students cited were climate change and pollution, racial equity and police brutality. The students then heard from Joleen Stinson, the county's parks and recreation director, before a short break. Ely Moyer, UW-Extension Youth and Government, then spoke, followed by representatives from the Dane County American Legion and Auxiliary, and a presentations from Dane County deputies and the sheriff.

At the scene of an accident, all first responders — police, firefighters and EMTs or paramedics — work together. Police secure the scene, direct traffic and investigate. Firefighters help to block traffic and extricate those involved in the crash from the vehicle, allowing EMTs to treat and transport victims to the hospital. As Waunakee-area students participate in the Waunakee Village Center’s WATCH program beginning this Saturday, they will witness that...

100 Years Ago May 15, 1924 The Waunakee Post Office was robbed early Sunday morning. The safe was blown open with nitroglycerin. The loss included $30 in cash and $152.72 in stamps. Waunakee defeated Mazomanie here Sunday by a score of 6-5 in the Tri-County League opener. ...

APRIL 19: WESTPORT LEGION FISH FRY American Legion Post 481 in Westport will serve fish and shrimp dinners from 5 pm to 8 p.m. April 19. A full bar is available, and carry-outs are always welcomed. The post is at W. River Road and Hwy. 113 next to Taylor’s Liquor Store. It opens at 3 p.m. For information, call (608) 849-7480. APRIL 20: LEARN TO WEAVE ...

Talk about a confidence builder. Facing the No. 2 ranked team in the state, a resilient Waunakee baseball team upended Monona Grove 5-4 on Wednesday, thanks to a three-run, fifth-inning outburst. “The Warriors came to battle today,” said Micah Thingvold. “It was about responding to challenges thrown at the team. The No. 2 ranked team gave us plenty of challenges. The Warriors dug in and found ways to pick one...

When an older individual unable to drive needs transportation to a medical appointment, Tom Cantwell might just show up to drive them. The Waunakee man is one of many volunteers with the Dane County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Drive Escort Program. He’s participated in the Driver Escort Program for 18 years, starting after he retired in 2004 from the Department of Transportation. ...

A one-time fund will soon become available for Waunakee child care providers to apply for after the village board finalized its structure on Monday, April 15. The board voted unanimously 7-0 in favor of the fund’s creation at Monday’s meeting. A total of $85,000 will be dispersed between applicants. The funding is set to come from remaining ARPA funds that the federal government distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware and stay safe during the 2024 spring turkey season April 17 — May 28, 2024. Hunters and public land users may be sharing fields and forests during the season and need to be aware and alert of others in their area. Hunters should follow safety rules, and non-hunters enjoying public lands should consider wearing blaze orange or other high-visibility clothing. ...