Iclyn Pagel
Columbus won its third state championship in program history. Here are the player and coach of the year winners and all-area teams.
Officials with the Western District of Wisconsin court announced Thursday that a supplier of methamphetamine who enabled illegal drug sales throughout western Wisconsin and those selling it were recently sentenced.
On National Special Education Day, area schools are providing support and care to local special education students.
Amid new Republican control of the U.S. House of Representatives achieved earlier this month, all eyes are fixed on Georgia, and the results of the Senate runoff election next Tuesday. That race will determine whether Democrats have a 51-49 majority, or whether we’ll stay at the current 50-5…
The apple muffins I made tasted “off.” I’d spent long minutes hunting up muffin tins and paper baking cups—I seldom bake. I have had plenty of baking failures because I’ve only guessed at amounts, so this time I measured the flour, sunflower seeds, baking soda, orange rind, oil, and molasses…
Reedsburg returns a strong tandem from last year's state qualifying team, while Waupun's standout is back after a stellar state debut.
Public Health Sauk County will start a new recovery coalition to help make the community more supportive of people in recovery from substance use. All are welcome: people in recovery and those that support them, including professionals, family and friends.
Reedsburg returns a strong tandem from last year's state qualifying team, while Waupun's standout is back after a stellar state debut.
Tulip is a 9.5-month-old Great Pyrenees mix. The females can be anywhere from 80-100 pounds full grown. She was surrendered because her owner no longer wanted her. She’s a very friendly girl with lots of energy. Tulip is super affectionate and loves giving kisses and leaning on you for atten…
May Honored With Past President’s Award
A phone number popped up in my Facebook feed and I called it. That’s not something I would ordinarily do. In fact, never. But I dialed and was greeted by children offering encouraging messages. Shout out to the friend who posted it.
The Sauk County Partnership for Prevention is celebrating its 5-year anniversary. The community-based coalition works to empower communities to prevent drug use and foster healthy lifestyles. The group currently focuses on youth alcohol use, youth vaping, and prescription drug misuse in yout…
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PLATTEVILLE — On Nov. 28, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced the “Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry” programming, a half-day course designed for college and high school students who want to learn more…
Sauk Prairie coach Amy Schlimgen and senior Annika Braund earn area's Coach of the Year and Player of the Year honors.
Centennial goal-scoring career nets Baraboo's Johan Lopez area Player of the Year honors. Ernesto Arias garners Coach of the Year recognition after leading Wisconsin Dells to first-ever state appearance.
“The crocus reminds us that no matter how harsh the winter, spring always returns.”—Unknown
A Baraboo man recently sentenced for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old received more prison time because he was on probation at the time for a burglary a decade ago.
Reedsburg Public Library
I’ll get to see all six of my grandchildren this Thanksgiving. I think back to my feelings about my grandparents when I was their age and shudder. Grandparents moaned and groaned when they pushed themselves out of their chairs and talked about dull things like politics or relatives I didn’t …
From champions to qualifiers, there are many athletes to know about heading into the high school wrestling season. Here are 28.
Evergreens offer far more than a decoration for the holiday season.
A fresh coat of snow helped the opening of the nine-day gun deer season, but the cold and windy conditions weren't pleasant.
Taylor is about 1-½-years-old, medium-sized mixed breed dog that came in as a stray. He has a very calm and gentle personality, very sweet and approaches in a friendly manner. He does well on a leash and also knows a few commands. Taylor would be ok with cats but would prefer a home with no …
Faith. Family. Friends. Fortitude. Freedom. As this most tumultuous year spins into the winter months, for what are you most thankful? I know it is commonplace to share these types of musings during the holiday season, and in particular the Thanksgiving holiday, but I guess it’s just rather …