FOND DU LAC – From the biergartens of Bavaria to the Prayer Garden of Holy Family, Oktoberfest will return to area on Saturday, September 28, to bring fun, German fare, and fall activities for all to enjoy. Since 2021, Holy Family Catholic Community has offered its Oktoberfest with the goal of providing a celebration to entertain people of all ages. Each year, the Holy Family Prayer Garden takes on the […]
MADISON – This fall, local Wisconsin Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom programs are donating over 800 books and supporting resources to classrooms and libraries across the state. This initiative is part the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Book of the Year program. Volunteers began distributing books just in time for National Read-A-Book Day on September 6. The Book of the Year Award is given by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for […]
GREEN BAY, Wis (Sept. 9, 2024) — In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed. A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital to ensuring hospitals stay ready […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Freeland pitched one-run ball for six innings and Sam Hillard hit a three-run homer as the Colorado Rockies beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 4-1. Freeland (5-7) allowed an unearned run on three hits and struck out four for his ninth quality start of the season. The 31-year-old left-hander improved to 5-3 in his last 13 starts since returning from a left elbow strain that landed […]
A tactical situation Sunday afternoon in Beaver Dam was quickly resolved without incident. A portion of Madison Street was shut down and residents were asked to shelter in place. Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says about a half hour later the situation was resolved and the street was reopened. The Sheriff's Office assisted Beaver Dam police at the scene.
The Green Bay Packers wasted a golden opportunity to start their season on a winning note with Jordan Love running their offense. Now they're going to try to bounce back without their franchise quarterback, at least for a little while. Love was helped off the field in the closing seconds of the Packers’ 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday in Brazil. A person familiar with the situation said Love had injured his medial […]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris plans a four-day campaign trip through major swing states after the Democrat’s debate with Republican Donald Trump. Her “New Way Forward” tour will include a new television spot, rallies, canvassing events and programs designed to target important voting groups. The period after Tuesday's debate in Philadelphia marks the start of the aggressive sprint toward the end of what has been a dramatic race. […]
MOSINEE, Wis. (AP) — Just before his first and likely only debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump posted a warning on his social media site threatening to jail those “involved in unscrupulous behavior” this election, which he said would be under intense scrutiny. “WHEN I WIN, those people that CHEATED will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law, which will include long term prison sentences so […]
Werner Harmsen Funeral Home, of Waupun, announced today it has purchased Kratz Smedema Funeral Home, with locations in Cambria and Fox Lake. In 1968 founder Mike Werner opened Werner Harmsen Funeral Home, as well as Werner Harmsen Furniture in downtown Waupun. Today 17 employees support the pair of family-run businesses, including partners Tyler Schulz who joined the team in 2012, Spencer Beek in 2020, and Wayne Buteyn in 1973. Werner Harmsen […]