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Former Loaves and Fishes chef accused of sexually assaulting teen

Former Loaves and Fishes chef accused of sexually assaulting teen

  • Terri Pederson

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.

Amy Laundrie: Happy for the hanky I hoped I wouldn’t need

Amy Laundrie: Happy for the hanky I hoped I wouldn’t need

    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…

    Deb Winterhack, left, and Mason Gravelle, Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, stand by the new donor wall at SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, which was unveiled during the hospital’s 75th anniversary on June 28.

    Donor wall unveiled at 75th anniversary celebration

      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 Books & Beer names its guest authors

      Columbus Books & Beer names its guest authors

        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…

        Beaver Dam’s ‘SpongeBob’ leans into youthful enthusiasm

        Beaver Dam’s ‘SpongeBob’ leans into youthful enthusiasm

        • Terri Pederson

        The Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical” opens on Thursday and has shows going throughout the weekend.

        1996: John Tramburg with Bryan Tramburg and two unknowns.

        This week in Columbus history

        • Columbus Area Historical Society

        1976

         Ashippun woman chosen as Dodge County Fairest of the Fair

         Ashippun woman chosen as Dodge County Fairest of the Fair

        • Terri Pederson

        The Fairest of the Fair serves as promotor and spokesperson for the Dodge County Fair, held Aug. 19-23.

        WAUPUN SENIOR ACTIVITIES: July 20-24

          Waupun Community Center, 520 McKinley St., Waupun

          Senior Menus: July 20-24

            Dodge County Senior Nutrition Program

            1996: John Tramburg with Bryan Tramburg and two unknowns.

            This week in Columbus history

              1976

               Ashippun woman chosen as Dodge County Fairest of the Fair

               Ashippun woman chosen as Dodge County Fairest of the Fair

                The Fairest of the Fair serves as promotor and spokesperson for the Dodge County Fair, held Aug. 19-23.

                Second installment tax payments for multiple parcels due Friday, July 31

                  Taxpayers with multiple parcels should include their tax bill “coupons” or parcel numbers when making second installment payments due Friday, July 31.

                  Partial Judson Drive closure for resurfacing starts Monday

                    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.

                    SAVVY SENIOR: Doctor visits without the drive: How Medicare covers telehealth

                    SAVVY SENIOR: Doctor visits without the drive: How Medicare covers telehealth

                      Dear Savvy Senior,

                      Beaver Dam opens cooling shelters amid heat advisory

                      Beaver Dam opens cooling shelters amid heat advisory

                      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.

                      UW Health is purchasing Beaver Dam’s hospital and related facilities

                      UW Health is purchasing Beaver Dam’s hospital and related facilities

                      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.

                      Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter officers, from front, left, Ally Kissack, Bailey Paulsen, Harley Madsen, Maggie Tuttle; back row, Nathaniel Nolden, Abbie Rave, Robert Degner, Brady Hess, Khammi Alsum, Alexis Nolden on June 18.

                      Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter named National Chapter Award winner

                      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…

                      Will BeaverFest, Beaver Dam’s new summer celebration, return in 2027?

                      Will BeaverFest, Beaver Dam’s new summer celebration, return in 2027?

                      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.

                      DODGELAND HONOR ROLL: Dodgeland High School honor roll, term 2

                      High honors (3.5 and higher)

                      The Beaver Dam Fire Department receives 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.

                      $10K donated to fire department

                      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.

                      Garcia

                      Waupun appoints new library director

                      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.

                      SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital leaders, from left, Nicole Gill, Alex Gago, and Emily Kosterman, far right, present Lauren Gallagher, an Emergency Room registered nurse, with the DAISY Award on June 19.

                      ER nurse receives DAISY Award

                      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.

                      Hunting festival debuts at fairgrounds

                      Huntstock, a hunting festival, is coming Friday-Sunday to the Dodge County Fairgrounds, Highway 33, Beaver Dam.

                      Moraine Park adds two new degree programs

                      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 Thursday

                      Discover Downtown Nights returns for an evening of shopping, entertainment, food, and community fun Thursday in Downtown Beaver Dam.

                      Drews

                      Alsum Farms awards $1K scholarships locally

                      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…

                      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.

                      Fall River VFW kicks off fundraising to restore vintage aircraft

                      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…

                      From left, Bryce Remy and Tammy Appel, United Way of Dodge County; presents Living Hope Food Pantry representatives, Steven Katsma, Joelle Baehr, Jill Benson, Bob Bergmann, Mason Zantow, and Jim Nabak a $5,384.61 donation on June 3.

                      Over $5K donated to Living Hope Food Pantry

                      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.

                      United Way of Dodge County awards $110K in grants

                      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…

                      Pierce

                      Pierce joins Horicon Bank as VP in mortgage lending

                      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.

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