Pitching will be pivotal as the WIAA postseason gets in full swing. Meet some of those pitchers who have been making a difference this spring.
At 72 years of age, my engine has turned over a few times. I have multiple dents in my fender, my tailgate shows wear, and I have plenty of dings in my wooden truck bed. So, as I hear the hotrods roaring to the Dells for the annual Automotion classic car show, my cherry red paint wants to cu…
There are bits of information I seem to be missing. Truth be told, there are big gaps in my knowledge base. Pop culture, trends, geography and much of the history of eastern culture are just a few. I hope I’m not alone in missing part of my database. Someone might mention a movie or TV serie…
Gerritson talked about best advice received, who she’d have dinner with, what song she’d listen to on repeat, favorite childhood toy and favorite class.
Josh Navis has been the interim head coach of Waupun softball since Tom Hagstrom stepped down on April 18.
A handful of local farms have been awarded funds through the 2023 Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA) for local hunger relief efforts.
“There is nothing that is comparable to it, as satisfactory or as thrilling, as gathering the vegetables one has grown.”—Alice B. Toklas
Josh Navis has been the interim head coach of Waupun softball since Tom Hagstrom stepped down on April 18.
A handful of local farms have been awarded funds through the 2023 Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA) for local hunger relief efforts.
In Mauston, we are fortunate to have a police department that goes above and beyond the call of duty. They work tirelessly to foster strong relationships within our community, ensuring that Mauston remains a safe and welcoming place for all. Our officers serve as a beacon of hope, ensuring t…
“There is nothing that is comparable to it, as satisfactory or as thrilling, as gathering the vegetables one has grown.”—Alice B. Toklas
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Local Events
The Sauk County Land Resources and Environmental Department's next pasture walk is at 6 p.m. May 31 at Baraboo's Bula's Pleasant Valley Farm.
Ashley Hagenow, a native of Columbia County, was chosen Saturday after a three-day finals competition in Walworth County.
To nominate a student-athlete, contact us at sports@wiscnews.com with the student-athlete we should recognize, what school they attend and a short reason why they should be selected.
A little more than 11 years ago, my first column, titled “And so it begins,” appeared in the Baraboo News Republic. I was prompted to write about Gov. Scott Walker’s administration and how he and Republican lawmakers supported bills that removed or relaxed environmental and consumer protecti…
Madison College – Reedsburg held is pinning ceremony for the spring 2023 graduates of the associate degree nursing program on May 10. Students completed 66 credits in a combination of settings to earn their degree including classroom, online, nursing skills lab, nursing simulation lab and di…
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Governor Evers, during National Travel and Tourism week, traveled to Baraboo to visit Circus World and the Al. Ringling Theatre.
On April 18, the board elected Jean Schmidt as Health Department director. Her taxpayer funded salary is $87,000 plus benefits - $100,000 plus per year. Who did we hire? I have the responsibility as a District Supervisor to make an informed vote. At the meeting, I requested from the chair to…
It’s now more than 50 years since the passage of Title IX, which ushered in a new age of sports to include girls and women. Schools found themselves in a flurry of activity to accommodate this new reality. Within a few years, most schools had vibrant programs with growing numbers of female p…
Mother’s Day is May 14. Many youngsters could use a mother or adult mentor in their life. Fortunately, there’s a volunteer program which gives them a chance to develop relationships with adults who can guide and encourage them. Together, child and adult enjoy time together at the park, bakin…
Highway 39 on and off ramps to Cascade Mountain Road south of Portage in Columbia County will be closed Monday through Friday for milling and paving operations in the area.
