Beaver Dam’s Loaves and Fishes cut ties with the former volunteer chef for the free meal program after learning he was charged with assaulting a teenage girl.
Right before my granddaughter Maria's wedding, her sister Vanessa handed me a beautifully embroidered handkerchief and said the bride wanted me to have it. As she hurried off to deliver others, I smiled at the thoughtfulness of the gift. It wasn't simply a hanky. It was Maria's way of acknow…
WAUPUN — As SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital celebrates its 75th anniversary on June 28, a new donor wall is providing a lasting tribute to the individuals, families, and organizations that helped support the hospital’s mission for generations.
COLUMBUS — Columbus Books & Beer has set its schedule for the remainder of 2026 with bestselling and award-winning authors of suspense, mystery, thriller, and historical fiction. At this “different kind of book club” authors and readers come together in a fun, casual setting—the Columbus…
- Terri Pederson
The Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical” opens on Thursday and has shows going throughout the weekend.
- Terri Pederson
The Fairest of the Fair serves as promotor and spokesperson for the Dodge County Fair, held Aug. 19-23.
The Fairest of the Fair serves as promotor and spokesperson for the Dodge County Fair, held Aug. 19-23.
Taxpayers with multiple parcels should include their tax bill “coupons” or parcel numbers when making second installment payments due Friday, July 31.
Judson Drive, from S. Spring Street to S. Lincoln Avenue, is anticipated to be closed to through traffic Monday through late August for street resurfacing.
The Beaver Dam Fire Department is urging residents to take precautions after a heat advisory was issued for the Beaver Dam area from noon on Tuesday through 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Marshfield Medical Center–Beaver Dam is a fully integrated medical campus that includes Hillside Manor Nursing Facility and Stone Terrace Senior Living Apartments, and also provides regional services.
The Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter was named the state winner of the 2026 National Chapter Award at the 97th Wisconsin FFA Convention held June 15-18. The Wisconsin Dells FFA advisors are Nathaniel Nolden and Alexis Nolden. This program recognizes the chapters for their overall Program of Activ…
Fest brought a summer celebration back to Beaver Dam over the weekend that included a fireworks show that lasted a little more than 20 minutes.
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The Beaver Dam Fire Department received a $10,000 donation from Generac Power Systems to support the purchase of new battery-powered hydraulic extrication tools, according to a June 17 release.
WAUPUN — The Waupun Library Board appointed Pam Garcia as the new library director for the Waupun Public Library at its monthly meeting on June 17.
WAUPUN — Lauren Gallagher, RN, Emergency Room, was recognized as a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner at SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, according to a June 19 release.
Huntstock, a hunting festival, is coming Friday-Sunday to the Dodge County Fairgrounds, Highway 33, Beaver Dam.
FOND DU LAC — Moraine Park Technical College is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of two new associate degree programs beginning in the fall: Foundations of Teacher Education and Fire Medic.
Discover Downtown Nights returns for an evening of shopping, entertainment, food, and community fun Thursday in Downtown Beaver Dam.
FRIESLAND — Alsum Farms & Produce has awarded ten $1,000 scholarships as part of its annual high school senior scholarship program, according to a June 3 release. The recipients were selected based on academic achievement; agricultural, community, youth organization involvement and resid…
FALL RIVER — This Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star, an American jet trainer aircraft, is on display at the Fall River Village Park, and has been for the last 56 years. It is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force and arrived on flatbeds from Langley Air Force Base, Virgi…
United Way of Dodge County awards a $5,384.61 grant to Living Hope Food Pantry, supporting its ongoing mission to serve individuals and families in need throughout the Fox Lake community on June 3.
The United Way of Dodge County has distributed $110,000 in grant funding to local nonprofit organizations, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening communities and improving lives across Dodge County, after shifting to a board-run organization to maximize funds raised going directly to th…
HORICON — Horicon Bank welcomes Matt Pierce to its growing Mortgage Lending team as vice president, serving the bank’s southern footprint, according to a June 4 release.

