It’s a good-sized crowd for a weekday evening as the group gathers at the Reedsburg library. More than 50 folks have taken time for a listening session by 2nd Congressional District Congressman Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth. He doesn’t appear often in the northern regions of his district, especi…
I’m driving along Highway 16 on my way to Portage when I spot a hen and drake mallard walking across the road. Their waddling movements make me smile. I brake and since traffic is clear, I leisurely watch them.
Blue is a 7.5-year-old beagle mix. If you love beagles and all of their personality and breed traits, Blue won't disappoint. He's a handsome dog with a nose for adventure, and he can't wait to go for walks. He gets along well with other dogs and likes to play. Blue is clean in his kennel and…
MADISON — The American Heart Association presented Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Rep. Alex Joers (D-Middleton) with a Friend with Heart award for their leadership in creating a statewide Nutrition Incentive Program.
Portage residents can expect to see their sewage rates to jump by 25% within the next couple of months, and a steady increase to more than double within the next five years.
Quality pitching with a standout performances at the plate highlight this week's five stars. Vote for your favorite performance.
Photos of the Blue Devils and Thunderbirds meeting in a nonconference game on Monday, May 6 at Mary Rountree Evans Field in Baraboo.
Portage residents can expect to see their sewage rates to jump by 25% within the next couple of months, and a steady increase to more than double within the next five years.
Quality pitching with a standout performances at the plate highlight this week's five stars. Vote for your favorite performance.
Photos of the Blue Devils and Thunderbirds meeting in a nonconference game on Monday, May 6 at Mary Rountree Evans Field in Baraboo.
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Photos of the Golden Beavers taking on the Warriors on Thursday, May 2 at Beaver Dam High School. The Dodge County rivals played the first game under Beaver Dam's lights.
I’m losing it. I’ve misplaced an unusual amount of items this month. These have included the usual — cell phone, car keys and reading glasses. One day I couldn’t find all three of my readers. But I’ve also lost unique items such as a brightly wrapped birthday gift.
Remy is a 3-year-old Australian cattle dog mix who was surrendered because he would herd kids and wasn’t fond of them and because he was reactive to other dogs when on leash and behind a barrier. If you take charge with Remy, that behavior is diminished. He is a very smart dog and these dogs…
MADISON — SSM Health is recruiting high school students for a paid apprenticeship program across its hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin that will offer valuable hands-on experiences while providing a pathway to rewarding careers in health care.
The Friends of the Portage Public Library raised $600 for programming at the library in two days by selling hydrangeas for Mother's Day.
Capitalizing off costly mistakes, a pitching gem and masterful performance at the plate highlighted this week's top performances. Meet this week's stars.
Across Wisconsin and the nation, thousands will gather on courthouse lawns and other venues to celebrate America’s 73rd annual National Day of Prayer today. Large and small groups will hear much needed prayers for our nation, both spoken and unspoken, in these challenging times. It would be …
Photos of the Beavers' 6-4 win over the Vikings in a Badger Small Conference game on Tuesday, April 30 at Mount Horeb High School.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4, Portage residents can dispose of their unwanted items at the Municipal Garage at 616 Washington St. during the city's annual spring cleanup.
Portage's Parks and Recreation Department planted 40 trees along East Conant Street for Arbor Day last week in an effort to get more shade-lined streets back in the city.