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Huebner, Baumann earn first team all-state honors
The 2024 softball season was another successful one for the Waterloo Pirates. Fresh off of a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state runner-up finish the season prior, they spent most of the season ranked in the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (WFSCA) top-10. Along the way, Waterloo claimed a share of the 2024 Capitol — South conference title and won the program’s second consecutive WIAA regional title. Those same coaches that had voted the Pirates into the top-10 remembered their top contributors when it came...
Michael Grueneberg grabs first feature win of season
Wisconsin Dells pilot, Michael Grueneberg, scored his first feature win of the season on Saturday evening at Jefferson Speedway. Grueneberg came from the outside of row four and claimed the lead following a late caution to net the win in the Legacy Auto Sales 50 lap Late Model main event at Wisconsin’s Action Track. Tim Coley and Seth Reamer paced the field to green with Reamer grabbing the early lead...
Watertown detective sergeant Laura Bohlman graduates from FBI National Academy
WATERTOWN — Watertown Police Chief David Brower announced Friday that Watertown Detective Sergeant Laura Bohlman has graduated as a member of the 290th session of the FBI National Academy. A ceremony was held June 6 at the National Academy in Quantico, Va. Bohlman is one of a handful of officers in department history to complete the program. Nationally, fewer than 1% of officers have the opportunity to attend the program. ...
Donations, volunteers sought for Ready Kids for School
JEFFERSON — Over the past 22 years, Ready Kids for School has supplied 14,625 Jefferson County youngsters with the supplies and backpacks they need to start off the academic year on the right foot. Registration for recipients starts in July and the local charity is working hard to coordinate volunteers and donations as it ramps up for its big distribution Aug. 10. Ready Kids for School, a registered 501©(3) organization,...
Waterloo parks commission returns with a full independence day schedule
WATERLOO — For those looking for something to do this July 4th, Fireman’s park in Waterloo will be packed with events and activities for all ages. “It’s a great community event,” Gabe Haberkorn, the Waterloo Parks Coordinator, said. “There’s something for everybody.” This event will be especially enjoyable for baseball lovers, as there will be three baseball games throughout the day. Nevertheless, there will still be activities even for those...
Bank provides $30,000 to Sun Prairie library expansion
One Community Bank is excited to present a $30,000 donation to the Sun Prairie Public Library Foundation. This will support the upcoming Sun Prairie Public Library Expansion and Renovation Project. This expansion project reflects the growth of the Sun Prairie community and will include enhanced library services and experiences for current and future generations. The project will include many additions including an outdoor amphitheater, additional meeting rooms, new local history section, and youth programming space for both children and teens. ...
New path in Marshall to connect campground for pedestrians
MARSHALL — Soon Marshall pedestrians will be able to access the entrance to Whistle Street, and the Whistle Stop Campground, via the village’s existing network of sidewalks. The change is thanks to a new asphalt multi-use path that was unanimously approved by the Marshall Village Board for construction at their Tuesday, May 14 meeting. The village board awarded a bid for the project to Payne and Dolan Inc. at the...
Maunesha endures rough patch in DCL season
Teams are starting to find their rhythm in this new Dairyland Collegiate League season. The rosters, hand-picked with players from across the nation, are beginning to gel as the regular season carries on. Most teams have played about 10 games by this point. Waterloo’s own Maunesha River Rats kicked 2024 off with a solid 2-2 start. The competition seems to be finding its grove, though, as the Rats have lost four of their last five games. ...
Brenna Huebner named Capitol - South Player of the Year
2024 was a return to the top for the Waterloo softball team. The Pirates won an undefeated Capitol - South conference title in 2022 but let that crown slip to rival Marshall in 2023. This season, Marshall and Waterloo split their regular season series and, eventually, the conference title as they both finished 7-1. To the victors went the spoils. Waterloo covered the Capitol - South postseason all-conference list, most notably senior catcher Brenna Huebner. She was not only named a first team all-conference selection,...
Full 2024 Capitol boys track & field all-conference teams
FIRST TEAM 100 meter dash: Ben Krauklis, Lakeside Lutheran; Jack Erickson, Sugar River 200 meter dash: Ben Krauklis, Lakeside Lutheran; Alex Reinke, Lakeside Lutheran 400 meter dash: Karsten Grundahl, Lakeside Lutheran; Daniel Ertman, Lakeside Lutheran 800 meter run: Karsten Grundahl,...
Marshall covers track & field all-conference list
The Capitol conference was loaded with talent when it came to track & field this spring. Lakeside Lutheran won the boys' Division 2 Wisconsin Interschlastic Athletic Association (WIAA) team state championship while Lodi placed third. That made the 2024 Capitol Conference meet, hosted at Lake Mills High School on Tuesday, May 14, an absolute battle ground. Still, Marshall athletes found a way to shine. Placing in the top two of any event there earned first team all-conference recognition, while third and fourth place was good...
Full 2024 Capitol girls track & field all-conference teams
FIRST TEAM 100 meter dash: Bryn Meyer, Wisconsin Heights; Wynn Held, Marshall 200 meter dash: Payton Dornaus, Columbus; Bryn Meter, Wisconsin Heights 400 meter dash: Izabel Durst, Wisconsin Heights; Zayne Hushagen, Poynette 800 meter run: Zoey Bahe, Lodi; Emma Hellenbrand,...
Kennedy Weisensel repeats as Capitol - South Pitcher of the Year
The Marshall softball team maintained its reputation as one of the Capitol - South conference' best in 2024. The Cardinals entered this season as the reigning undefeated champions from 2023, but took an early stumble against Waterloo. Undeterred, Marshall bounced back to beat the Pirates in the rematch and win the remainder of their conference games. They tied with Waterloo for the conference title with a 7-1 record. Following the conclusion of the season, many of the Cardinals' top contributors were recognized with all-conference recognition...
Lake Ripley Country Club women's organization results
From Thursday, June 20: On Wednesday, June 19, 36 people were at the Lake Ripley Country Club for dinner and Euchre. The winners had a tie for 1st Place - Karen Rozinski and Ken Dorn, 2nd. Dave Wilkinson, 3rd. Linda Teske and 4th. Jim Teske. Dave Wilkinson had the most loners with six. The next Euchre night will be July 24th. Sign up will be in the pro shop. From Wednesday, June 19: The Lake Ripley Country Club Women’s Organization 18-hole played a secret partners...
Jefferson County Fair announces 'Heart of the Park' community events
JEFFERSON — New in 2024, the Jefferson County Fair will be holding daily events in the Heart of the Park, presented by ERGO Bank. This idea came from Kevin Doherty of Watertown, a member of the Fair Advisory Board. Each day will have a different attraction, centrally located by the Activity Center, and the Fair is asking for community participation. Sign-up forms will be available at jcfairpark.com for people interested...
Marshall Village Board to address future of Whistle Stop Campground
Trustees of the Marshall Village Board are in the process of deciding the future of the village-owned Whistle Stop Campground after having a candid discussion at the board’s Tuesday, June 11 meeting. The conversation has mostly been spurred by the campground’s recent financial underperformance, turning the asset from a revenue generator to a liability for the village. According to village financials, Whistle Stop ended 2022 with a surplus of $28,273....
Trio of Cardinals earn all-conference honors
The Marshall baseball team finished in the middle of the pack in the Capitol — South conference in 2024. After an inspiring start against conference opponents, the schedule got a bit harder down the stretch as the Cardinals lost their final three. Two of these came to eventual Capitol — South champion Cambridge while another was to runner-up New Glarus. In the end, Marshall wound up with a 5-5 record to place fourth of the sixth teams. Still, conference coaches noted the exemplary efforts of...
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