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Juneau County Star-Times

Spring Fair on the Square back in downtown Baraboo on Saturday

Spring Fair on the Square back in downtown Baraboo on Saturday

  • JOHN GITTINGS

Food, craft and other types of vendors will line downtown streets Saturday for the 37th time.

Amy Laundrie: Wooden bracelet and coffee link mothers across generations

Amy Laundrie: Wooden bracelet and coffee link mothers across generations

    Many years ago, my aunts gave me a gift unlike any other. It wasn’t wrapped in glittery paper with ribbons and bows. It came in a simple box — plain, sturdy, dependable. Much like the women it honored.

    Oregon, Wisconsin, man gets 40 years in Juneau County homicide

    Oregon, Wisconsin, man gets 40 years in Juneau County homicide

    • JOHN GITTINGS

    The Juneau County man was found dead in his home on May 10, 2024.

    Flooding sweeps away WWII-era barge at outdoor learning center; fundraising underway

    Flooding sweeps away WWII-era barge at outdoor learning center; fundraising underway

    • John Gittings

    Upham Woods officials hope to raise about $40,000 to purchase a new barge to continue youth learning and engagement activities this summer and beyond.

    5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: May 6 edition

    5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: May 6 edition

    • Mark McMullen

    Solid pitching days were among the highlighted performances in this week's 5 stars. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

    Former Portage officer pleads no contest to child abuse, will not receive jail time

    Former Portage officer pleads no contest to child abuse, will not receive jail time

    • JOHN GITTINGS

    The officer allegedly shoved a pacifier into his infant son’s mouth with enough force to cause bleeding on his brain.

    5 WiscNews area high school baseball stars of the week: May 5 edition

    5 WiscNews area high school baseball stars of the week: May 5 edition

    • Nile McNair

    An area high school baseball team earned its first win of the season during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer to earn the supernova crown.  

    Circus World offers veterans, their families free admission

      Circus World Museum, 550 Water St., Baraboo, welcomes all veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists and their families to receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23 to celebrate Military Service Day.

      Mile Bluff earns 4 Star CMS Hospital Quality Rating

        Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston has earned a 4 star Overall Hospital Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, according to a May 1 release. In 2026, only about 40% of hospitals nationwide earned 4 or 5 stars, placing Mile Bluff above the national average for…

        Church Services 5/7/26

          To add new churches or change information, email jcst-news@wiscnews.com to receive a fillable pdf form; deadline for changes is 1 p.m. Monday. No changes will be accepted via phone. All updates must be made through the fillable form.

          5 WiscNews area high school baseball stars of the week: May 5 edition

          5 WiscNews area high school baseball stars of the week: May 5 edition

            An area high school baseball team earned its first win of the season during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer to earn the supernova crown.  

            Baraboo artists want to lease branch campus’ fine arts building

            Baraboo artists want to lease branch campus’ fine arts building

              Baraboo Arts Collective, a collection of arts groups, wants to lease the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts facility on the soon-to-be-vacant campus.

              Portage farmers market returns to Wisconsin Avenue on Thursday

              Portage farmers market returns to Wisconsin Avenue on Thursday

                Vendors will be downtown on Thursday afternoons through Oct. 29.

                Portage Police captain hangs it up after 29-year law enforcement career

                Portage Police captain hangs it up after 29-year law enforcement career

                  The police captain served in the Wisconsin Dells Police Department and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office before his 11-year Portage run.

                  Community choir to self-fund after Boo-U campus closure

                  Community choir to self-fund after Boo-U campus closure

                  The choir has two concerts set for May and is hoping to continue using the performing arts center at Baraboo Sauk County after May 22.

                  Owner of abandoned Portage nursing home selling facility

                  Owner of abandoned Portage nursing home selling facility

                  The owner said on Friday he has already received five inquiries regarding the 715 W. Pleasant St. property. 

                  2025 surplus helps keep Baraboo’s public pool open this year

                  2025 surplus helps keep Baraboo’s public pool open this year

                  The city still is looking to raise about $9,000 to operate the pool this summer.

                  5 WiscNews area high school boys sports stars of the week: May 1 edition

                  5 WiscNews area high school boys sports stars of the week: May 1 edition

                  A No. 1 singles tennis player who extended his unbeaten start to the season headlined last week's performances. Vote for which athlete most stood out to you.

                  ‘You Matter’ campaign invites community to connect, one small act at a time

                  This May, the Mental Health Community Action Team will launch the “You Matter” campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal is simple: get people talking and remind everyone that feeling seen, valued, and connected really matters.

                  Why Baraboo’s elementary school referendums keep falling short with voters

                  Why Baraboo’s elementary school referendums keep falling short with voters

                  Within the last decade, Baraboo School District voters have funded renovations at the city’s high school and middle school — and then, three times, rejected similar proposals for elementary schools.

                  Tommy’s Express Car Wash opens in Portage; others set for Baraboo, Beaver Dam

                  Tommy’s Express Car Wash opens in Portage; others set for Baraboo, Beaver Dam

                  Portage’s newest car wash has monthly memberships and free vacuum and mat washing. It’s offering free washes through Sunday.

                  Voters deserve more from Legislature's lazy leadership | Sen. Sarah Keyeski

                  Voters deserve more from Legislature's lazy leadership | Sen. Sarah Keyeski

                  The state Legislature has adjourned for the 2025-26 legislative session, leaving much work unfinished. I firmly believe we should still be working for you.

                  Church Services 4/30/26

                  To add new churches or change information, email jcst-news@wiscnews.com to receive a fillable pdf form; deadline for changes is 1 p.m. Monday. No changes will be accepted via phone. All updates must be made through the fillable form.

                  Amy Laundrie: $8 shoes saved my feet and lightened my carbon footprint

                  Amy Laundrie: $8 shoes saved my feet and lightened my carbon footprint

                  My granddaughter is getting married in a few months, which means I need to find a pair of dress shoes. This may not sound like breaking news, but for me, it ranked somewhere between preparing taxes and breaking off another tooth.

                  Heartbreak in the Portage School District as Board closes 2 rural elementary schools

                  Heartbreak in the Portage School District as Board closes 2 rural elementary schools

                  The schools are closing after the failure of an April 7 operating referendum means the School District will have less revenue next year.

                  5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 29 edition

                  5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 29 edition

                  A no-hitter and multiple stellar performances at the plate headline this week's stars. Cast a vote for your favorite performance.

                  Coralie Burrows, accepts a 2026 Putting Family Firsts award from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl, left, and Gov. Tony Evers on April 27.

                  Burrows receives award for excellence in family support

                  The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families honored eight individuals and teams April 27 at the 2026 Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at the Pyle Center as part of Wisconsin’s proclaimed month-long recognition of Family Strengthe…

                  Southern Wisconsin pet shelters gear up for ‘kitten season’ with fundraising push

                  Southern Wisconsin pet shelters gear up for ‘kitten season’ with fundraising push

                  Shelters in Sauk, Columbia and Juneau counties are all holding spring fundraisers in part to help them get ready for spring’s annual influx of cats.

                  Mile Bluff hosts free concert fundraiser

                  Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation will host “Healing Harmonies: A Benefit Concert” at 1 p.m. June 6 at Summit Ridge Supper Club, N795 Highway 58, Wonewoc.

                  Tomah Health Hospice Touch/Palliative Care volunteer specialist Beth Shetter, left, presents a plaque to Arris Sullivan as the organization’s volunteer of the year for 2026 on April 24.

                  Sullivan named Volunteer of the Year

                  Tomah Health Hospice Touch/Palliative Care volunteer specialist Beth Shetter, left, presents a plaque to Arris Sullivan as the organization’s volunteer of the year for 2026 on April 24.

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