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Multiple KFC locations in Wisconsin to close, over 80 people to be laid off
(WFRV) – Multiple KFC locations in southern Wisconsin are reportedly closing and are expected to lay out just over 80 employees. According to a letter sent to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), EYM Chicken of Wisconsin, LLC will be permanently ceasing operations in Wisconsin. This is reportedly due to the ‘unforeseen business circumstance’ and not being able to reach a resolution with KFC.
Dane County Humane Society to debut new thrift store
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Humane Society announced Wednesday it will unveil its new thrift store on Madison's east side, mirroring the DCHS Thrift Store West. The DCHS said its Thrift Store East grand celebration will run from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Shoppers will be able to enjoy 20% off storewide, earn "Rover’s Rewards" for every $10 spent, spin the prize wheel, and meet adoptable pets when they stop by the new east side location.
Luna’s Groceries will celebrate community with annual Luna’s Block Party on Saturday
Luna’s Groceries, a popular local grocery store in the Allied‐Dunn’s Marsh Neighborhood, will be celebrating its annual Luna’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24, 1-9 p.m. Luna’s Groceries has been providing healthy and diverse food options while becoming a community resource hub for its neighborhood residents since it opened in 2019.
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Trio of Oregon artists participating in Paoli Art in the Park
Oregon artists Jillian Cori Lippert of A Touch of Glass, Rob Igl of The Metalist and Wendy LaSchum of Forest & Forge will be participating in Paoli Art in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 31 and 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.
This fall festival in east Madison is 100% vegan and has over 50 Wisconsin vendors
Since 2011, Madison's pop-up vegan festival has grown and evolved. The first iteration took place at the Goodman Community Center and expanded in the subsequent years to larger indoor venues like the Alliant Energy Center and Madison College. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event moved outside and now...
Oregon author Erickson to read debut picture book
Oregon author Todd Erickson will be at Kismet Books this weekend to read his debut picture book, “Baxter and Jeffrey,” with the community. As a young student at Oregon Elementary School, Erickson (Bellus) was a storyteller and dreamed of being an author. According to a press release, his teachers always commented that he would be much more productive if he focused on his studies and spent less time entertaining his peers.
Head over Wheels Circus presents ‘It Takes Guts’
Head over Wheels Circus invites you to attend “It Takes Guts” on Sept.1 at 2:00 PM and Sept.2 at 7:00 PM at Christ Church Neighborhood House as part of the Cannonball Festival and Philadelphia Fringe Festival. “It Takes Guts” is a 45-minute one-person, one-dog circus show by Madison...
Certco Show Celebrates Impact Of Food On Holidays
The Certco Food Show, held Aug. 13-14 in Madison, Wisconsin, celebrated with the theme of the “Holidays.” It kicked off on the evening of Aug. 13, with dinner and entertainment for a packed house at the John Q. Hammons Marriott Ballroom. The event featured guest speaker Greg Ferrara,...
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