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Lake Mills' Max Ruedebusch commits to play college football at Yale
Lake Mills senior outside linebacker/defensive end Max Ruedebusch committed to play college football at Yale University recently. Ruedebusch, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound prospect, also held Division 1 offers from Air Force, Army, Cornell and Eastern Illinois. Ruedebusch led the L-Cats in solo tackles (37) and total tackles (63) last season, adding 4.5 sacks, three tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. He was an honorable mention all-conference selection in the Capitol Conference at outside linebacker and first-team selection at wide receiver, where he caught 15 passes for 338 yards and six touchdowns. Ruedebusch, whose stock flew up last spring, figures to be a key anchor for the L-Cats this fall. Lake Mills checked in at No. 7 on the WisSports.net Preseason Poll in Division 4 and officially will get preparations for its 2024 campaign underway when practice begins on Aug. 6.
Trump shot at rally in Pennsylvania
Former president Donald J. Trump, the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party in November's election, was shot during a rally in Butler, Pa. Saturday. The United States Secret Service has issued a statement indicating that Trump's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Trump was on stage giving a speech at a campaign rally, when video appears to include the sound of gunshots, and Trump reached for his right ear before collapsing to the stage. Secret Service agents were shown jumping on top of the former president to shield him from additional fire. The Republican National Convention will visit the Badger State this week, with security concerns among the major talking points with a robust security zone around Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Biden speaks in Madison
MADISON — President Joe Biden stopped in Wisconsin Friday for a campaign rally in Madison. The trip came on the heels a disastrous debate performance moderated by CNN the prior week. On national television opposite his fellow presumptive nominee, former president Donald Trump, Biden stumbled over his words and even froze for several seconds in the middle of an answer. On his trip to the Badger State, Biden was intent...
Watertown Main Street Craft Beer & Seltzer Walk has limited tickets available
Tickets are on Sale for the Seventh Annual Downtown Watertown Craft Beer Walk. Presented by Johnsonville and organized by the Watertown Main Street Program & The Drafty Cellar, the event will occur on Saturday, July 13, from 1-4 p.m. This year’s promises to be bigger and better than ever! Attendees can savor 18 craft beers, seltzer samples and delectable treats from two distinctive snack stops. There will also be two after-walk parties to choose from (Drafty Cellar or Bentzin Family Town Square). For an added...
Liam Coughlan posthumously wins Ryan Klesh Award
WATERTOWN — The State Bar of Wisconsin has given the Ryan Klesh Outstanding Public Interest Legal Worker Award to Liam Coughlan of Watertown. Coughlan was a paralegal with Legal Action of Wisconsin who passed away in January at 23. “The award recognizes an individual who captures the essence of the late Ryan Klesh,” says a release from the Bar Association. “Selflessness, work ethic, kindness, intellect, authenticity and humor in working to seek justice for low-income neighbors, family or friends.” ...
Municipal meeting notices
City of WatertownWatertown Common Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Cit Hall (106 Jones St.) Agenda: Public hearing to rezone 700 Hoffman Drive, Committee appointments, Resolutions to discontinue public way on Jones St., modify budget for replacement tornado siren, lease two hangars at municipal airport, approve US Cellular antenna modifications at City Hall, award sidewalk replacement contract. Watertown Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting cancelled. ...
Municipal meeting notices
City of Watertown Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission will meet Monday at 4:30 p.m. in Conley Hall at the Senior Center (514 S. 1st St.). Agenda: Senior Center Advisory Board By-Laws, Kart Park, smoking in parks ordinance, fee reduction for Windmill tournament, seasonal wage increases, bandshell concrete pad, parks and weed ordinance complaints, forestry, aquatics, town square, senior and community center, recreation, town square, senior and enrichment, aquatics. Watertown...
Opportunity to meet author David Benjamin in Watertown
David Benjamin, an award-winning author of 18 books, will discuss his new book, “The Melting Grandmother,” at Literatus & Co. in Watertown from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 27. The premise of the novel is this: “Biggy’s grandmother, Gigi, loves to share stories of her many long-ago adventures with her eager-to-listen grandson. There’s...
Local UWW students named to dean's list
These students earned a spot on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester: Ixonia Dakota Batura, Aubrey Papenthien, Kamila Szczodruch, Danny Schmidt, Jessica Preisler, Nathan Petersen and Carlee Winkelman Jefferson Yulisa Aguirre, Bryanna Bergmann, Katie Bieno,...
Wisconsin sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended
MADISON — A Wisconsin judge suspended charges against defrocked Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, accused of sexually assaulting a boy in the 1970s, ruling Wednesday that the former cleric is incompetent for trial because of dementia. The decision will be reviewed at the end of the year, according to court records. McCarrick, who did not appear in person for the hearing but listened in by phone, was charged with sexually...
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump
MADISON — Backers of former President Donald Trump filed a petition Wednesday seeking to recall Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office, citing Vos' opposition to Trump and his not moving forward with impeaching the state's top elections official. The effort faces a high bar for success, but it points to continued anger among Trump's most ardent supporters in battleground Wisconsin over his loss in the 2020 election and how Vos responded to it. ...
Cyndi Keller retires after over 30 years in parks and recreation
JEFFERSON — Cyndi Keller had an eerie feeling walking into her office for the final time on Jan. 4. She had been walking into the same office and sitting in the same chair for the last 25 years, but she’s decided to retire and leave a 30-plus year career in parks and recreation behind. But it wasn’t always her plan to enter parks and recreation. “To be honest, I fell into parks and rec.,” the newly retired director of parks, recreation and forestry said. “I’ve got a degree in physical education with a fitness emphasis from La Crosse. So, I...
Wisconsin judge orders man to pay restitution that county didn’t seek
This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch. It includes references to sexual assault of a minor and mental health issues. Last March Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county to reimburse for mental health services, even though the county said it didn’t want to request any money in part because seeking it could “revictimize the victim.” ...
Free car seat event to be held Feb. 1 at Beaver Dam Fire Station
On Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, Dodge County Public Health will be hosting a free car seat event from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Beaver Dam Fire Station, located at 205 S. Lincoln Avenue. Appointments are required. There will be a limited supply of car seats that will be given away to eligible families. If you already own a car seat and are interested in having it checked by a certified child passenger safety technician, please bring your child, car seat, car seat instructions...
Local chef chases food truck dreams; communities embrace food truck trend
MILTON — When Milton alum Jacob Selgren came back to his hometown for the holidays, he only wanted one thing for Christmas — enough money to pay for his spot on a trip to Italy at the beginning of the summer. Since moving to Hyde Park, New York for culinary school, he’s been pinching pennies to save up for the trip. A 2021 Milton graduate, Selgren is a junior at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). While he plans to make a career in food,...
Ruby’s Pantry food distribution postponed to Jan. 16
St. Peter’s of Lebanon will be hosting the monthly Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution in Lebanon on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Distribution of shares will start at 3:30 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. or all 324 shares are gone. The distribution was originally scheduled for Jan. 9 but has been rescheduled due to weather concerns, with heavy snow in the forecast. Each share contains some meat/protein, potatoes, dairy, bread and/or baked...
Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill after Evers voices support
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans on Monday unveiled a highly restricted plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state, a proposal years in the making that comes less than a week after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers voiced support for the idea. The bill would limit medical marijuana only to severely ill people with chronic diseases such as cancer and allow for it to be dispensed at only five state-run locations. Smokeable marijuana would not be allowed. ...
Planning already underway for 2024 Holiday Parade of Homes
The 29th annual Holiday Parade of Homes presented by TDS Fiber was held in Watertown on Sunday, Dec. 3. Four beautiful houses plus a bonus location, Pine Hill Farm Wellness Collective & Market, were featured on the tour. Proceeds from the 2023 Parade of Homes benefited the Watertown Main Street Program, with funds also donated to Cornerstone of Grace and the Watertown Humane Society. The Parade of Homes Committee met recently to discuss plans for the 2024 event and to present a $500 donation to Nancy Zimmerman of Cornerstone of Grace. The Parade of Homes Committee wishes to thank the homeowners who graciously opened their homes for this event: Brandon and Leah Holloway, Matthew and Jamie Lehmann, Bill and Pat Kreitzman, and Paul Elliott and Dianne Owens of Wisteria Castle. The next Holiday Parade of Homes will take place Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
Walk Watertown is Jan. 13
On Saturday, Jan. 13, beginning at 8 a.m., people can walk indoors in the fitness room located at the Watertown Senior and Community center which is at 514 South First Street. The outside walk for the week will start at the Watertown Senior and Community Center located at 514 South First Street for those who are interested in walking outside. People who are interested in a weekly reminder of the walks can be put on the email list by contacting the group at walkwatertown@gmail.com
Tree voting time in the Town Square
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry staff along with Bentzin Family Town Square Programming Event Director Stephanie Juhl are asking residents and visitors alike to vote for their favorite tree within the Town Square. There are nine Christmas trees in the Town Square and each of them are decorated with a unique theme. Individuals can vote by finding their favorite tree and scanning the tree’s QR code with his or her cell phone. “It’s simple and easy to do, and people get to see all of the decorations and lighted trees within the Town Square,” Juhl said. “It’s also a fun, family event to do together.” Voting runs through Friday.
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