Plaza Theater employee Marie Frederick (left), dressed as “Hunger Games” character Effie Trinket, declares Michael Callahan, dressed as Seneca Crane, the winner of a costume contest for the 8 p.m. sneak peek showing of “Catching Fire” last week. The theater did a costume contest and trivia contest, as well as […]
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State Supreme Court begins hearing Act 10 case; Dane County judge overruled, unions ready to recertify
By Patricia Bogumil editor The on-again off-again need for Wisconsin teachers to recertify their union representation is back on. On Nov. 21, the Wisconsin Supreme Court lifted a contempt order imposed Oct. 21 by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas. […]
Higher taxes are up on the 2014 horizon
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Based on the value of their home, Village of Union Grove residents can likely expect to pay $50 to $70 more in village taxes for 2014, following the Village Board’s approval of its proposed 2014 budget Monday night. The […]
Send a card to troops who can’t be home for the holidays
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Thanksgiving is over. Christmas is coming. In-between is that short period of time for sending out the annual batch of greeting cards. This year, Miller-Reesman Funeral Home invites people from around the area to join in a state and national “Holiday […]
Pennies for Pedals
The students of Mackenzie Ferstenou’s advisory class at Burlington High School recently donated five bikes to Love Inc. – the result of a penny war between advisory classes called “Pennies for Pedals.” More than $800 was raised to donate five bicycles, and another bike was also donated by someone at […]
Ready for Thanksgiving?
Love Inc. Student Intern Richelle Ward holds up a donated turkey as holiday meals are given out at the service organization last week. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
From Chloe, with love
Daisy Scout Chloe Wiess fills out a form after filling a gift box for Operation Christmas Child at St. Charles Church Monday. Girl Scouts were filling the boxes, which will be distributed to children in Africa – often the first gifts those children receive. Program coordinator Sarah Burris said that […]
How to honor a fallen vet
Frank Konieska (left) Post Commander of American Legion Bixby-Hansen Unit 171, and Shannon Heberling, a chief logistics specialist with the United States Navy, perform a ceremonial flag-folding at Union Grove High School Monday honoring graduates who died in the line of duty. It was one of several Veterans Day observances […]
Mayor gets in on the act
Rob King (from left), Mayor Bob Miller and Paul Armetta perform “A Very CATHE Mystery” at the CATHE Center’s Big Bash Friday night at Veterans Terrace. The event was organized and held to raise funds for the CATHE Center.
Fleeting days of fall
Katelyn Rush soaks up what’s left of the moderate fall weather while on a swing at Echo Park Sunday while young Amarianna McCutcheon plays next to her. The pleasant weather was chased by snow and freezing temperatures a day later. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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