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It Just Got Easier to Dive to Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just finished implementing some long-overdue safety precautions in Lake Michigan—not to protect ships, but shipwrecks. NOAA established the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2021, turning a 962-square-mile area of Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shore into a protected environmental and archaeological heritage site. Conceived as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of promoting “locally led, collaborative conservation,” according to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the sanctuary includes 36 historically significant shipwrecks, 21 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
WILL sues Biden Administration over race-based scholarship program
(The Center Square) – There is another lawsuit over another race-based program from the Biden Administration with a Wisconsin tie. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The McNair Program is a $60 million scholarship program open only to certain minority students. “The...
JD Vance makes 4th campaign stop in Wisconsin in four weeks
DE PERE, Wis. — Vice presidential nominee JD Vance stopped in De Pere Wednesday night to speak about the economy, inflation and energy. Vance touched on how the cost of fuel affects truckers and how the cost is passed on to consumers. "So how about this Kamala Harris, why...
Rolling out the red carpet
The Verona Area School District (VASD) sure knows how to ring in a new school year. With less than a week until students return to classes, VASD rolled out its red carpet – an annual occasion – to welcome nearly 1,000 staff members back to school during the All Staff Convocation on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Verona Area High School (VAHS).
Impact Christian Academy High School opens new building
Impact Christian Academy High School celebrated the opening of its new building in Verona, for the upcoming school year at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 22 inside the Verona Athletic Center at 411 Prairie Heights Dr., Verona. Now in its second year, Impact Christian Academy High School is...
Verona artists participating in Paoli Art in the Park
Verona artists Shirley Duerst of Shirley's Art Ventures, Steve Heuer of Braided Waters, Brian Knoche of Bkustom Wood Metal Works, David Leiberg and Eileen Nemec of Wired for Class will be participating in Paoli Art in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 31and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Paoli Town Park, 6901 Paoli Rd. The event is presented by the Southern Wisconsin Art Guild.
Council OKs modified lease agreement for old library building
At its Monday, Aug. 26 meeting, the City of Verona Common Council approved a modified lease agreement for the former library building located at 130 N. Franklin St. This city-owned property has been leased to Redeemer Bible Fellowship since 2014. In 10 years, the city has only increased the monthly rent by $200 – something that prompted alders to discuss the terms of the agreement at its last meeting.
Biden plans to travel to Wisconsin next week to highlight energy and prescription drug policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to travel to southwest Wisconsin on Sept. 5, using a visit focused on small towns and rural areas to highlight his policies to lower prescription drug costs and encourage renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. That’s according to a White House official who...
Cross country: Verona to learn on depth, youth
A deep and talented group has the Verona boys cross country team optimistic for the upcoming season. The Wildcats return sophomore Aiden Frey after a standout freshman season that saw him finish just two places away from qualifying to the WIAA Division 1 state meet last fall. Frey also was a state qualifier in track and field (4x800) and holds the Verona freshman record in the 1,600.
Lodi tennis falls to Jefferson
The Lodi Blue Devils faced off against the Jefferson Eagles on Aug.28, after their match from the 27th was rescheduled due to the high heat index. Jefferson left Lodi with a slim victory of 4-3 overall. For Lodi the singles players struggled, with three of four individuals recording losses. The player that recorded a win for Lodi is no. 4, Eva Taylor, posting a score of 7-6 (6) and 6-4 against Jefferson’s Vanessa Ganser. ...
Girls tennis: Stoughton defeats Sauk Prairie in Badger Small dual
The Stoughton girls tennis team won a pair of three-set matches to beat Sauk Prairie 5-2 in a Badger Small Conference dual on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Stoughton High School. The Vikings won three of four singles matches, including at the top flight as Elizabeth Klitzke dropped just two games in a 6-2, 6-0 win over Addison Acker. At No. 2 singles, Stoughton’s Samantha’s Weber outlasted Gillian Fritsch 6-2, 3-6, 10-8. Stoughton’s Claire Orn defeated Stella Pacholke 6-0, 6-3 at No. 3 singles.
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