Regional

Thu
28
Sep

Tickets are on sale for Fermentation Fest

Fermentation Fest-Spirits Edition will be held Oct. 7 and 8 at Witwen Park.

Many activities will be free, though some will require ticket purchases.

The festival is an opportunity to learn more about the history and importance of fermentation.

Thu
28
Sep

New beginning for Sauk County Economic Development Corp.


Thomas Cox is the new head of the Sauk County Economic Development (SCDC). He is seen here with Julie Jensen, executive director of the Spring Green Area Chamber of Commerce. (Home News photo by Linda Schwanke)

Thomas Cox has taken the helm of Sauk County Development Corporation (SCDC) as executive director.

Cox is out and about in Sauk County, trying to embody SCDC’s mission “to promote and retain the diverse economic vitality of Sauk County and its individual communities.”

Thu
21
Sep

Survey seeks feedback on use of opioid settlement

Public Health Sauk County wants to know how citizens think the County should use an allocation from the Opioid Settlement.

Over the next few years, Sauk County is expected to receive at least $2 million as a result of national lawsuits.

Thu
21
Sep

Volunteers needed to 2024 tax season

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to help provide tax prep services for Wisconsinites who are 50 and older.

The service provides free filing help for those who can’t afford tax prep.

Volunteers receive training and support. All levels of experience are welcome.

Thu
21
Sep

Pets of the Week: Vera and Max 2

The Sauk County Humane Society has unveiled its pets of the week, with comments from shelter staff. They are as follows.

Thu
21
Sep

ADRC holds open house

The Sauk County Aging & Disability Resource Center will hold an open house to show off its new renovation and relocation.

This free event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the West Square Building, Suite 234, second floor, 505 Broadway St., Baraboo.

Thu
21
Sep

Historical Perspective: A look at early Glenville


Glenville Creek was used to provide electricity. (Sauk County Historical Society photo)

The village of Glenville is located southeast of Baraboo, just outside the city limits. It was not known as Glenville until around 1890 when the name first appeared in the Baraboo News under the heading of “News Notes from Glenville.”

Thu
21
Sep

County Democrats host Assembly, Senate members

Sauk County Democrats will welcome the public to meet an assemblyman and senator this week.

Thu
21
Sep

Construction starts on Highway 33 in Baraboo

Motorists should be on the lookout for construction on Highway 33 in Baraboo.

The street will be redone between Mulberry Street and Highway T. Preliminary work began Sept. 18, and construction is expected to finish in 2024.

During construction, Highway 33 will be closed and detoured using I-90/94 and Highway 12.

Thu
21
Sep

Coalition hosts free movie about teen substance use

The Sauk County Partnership for Prevention will screen a documentary about how the Internet can affect teen drug, alcohol and vape abuse.

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