Beating alcohol and rebuilding dreams abray Dec 4, 2013 Dec 4, 2013 0 1 of 2 Phil Spencer prebhahn-at-capitalnewspapers-dot-com prebhahn-at-capitalnewspapers-dot-com Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save abray Although he’s now a published author, Phil Spencer doesn’t consider himself a writer. He is certain about one thing. 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Today he is home with his family,” Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said. Baraboo’s annual Big Top Parade celebrates America’s 250th Bands and local music groups performed patriotic songs and were decked out in American flag gear on Saturday morning.
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Horicon cleans up after storm while displaced residents seek alternative places to stay Randy Friese was in his second-floor apartment on the corner of East Lake and South Vine streets in Horicon on Wednesday when a big storm blew…
Roofs blown off buildings in downtown Horicon; drivers asked to avoid area “My concern is the displaced residents, our city staff is concerned about what to do about traffic and the building integrity,” Mayor Josh Maas said.
Dodge County deputy shot multiple times at dog park returns home “Last night a deputy was struck by gunfire. Today he is home with his family,” Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said.
Baraboo’s annual Big Top Parade celebrates America’s 250th Bands and local music groups performed patriotic songs and were decked out in American flag gear on Saturday morning.
