In a three-hour review of her proposed 2011 budget, Mayor Donna Olson took some sharp criticism from some Stoughton alders last Tuesday night.
Ald. David McKichan called the 2.82 percent property tax increase in Olson’s $11 million budget “unacceptable” and told fellow City Council members last week that cutting capital spending isn’t a good long-term solution and the city should look at cutting personnel costs. Wednesday, September 08, 2010
The county’s multimillion-dollar project to upgrade its radio communications remains a divisive issue, but the County Board could decide on a preferred new plan as soon as Sept. 16.
Vikings look to 'Spike out Cancer' Stoughton seniors Lauren Rosowski and Brianna Bower are not only excited about the upcoming rivalry volleyball game against Oregon, but they are also happy to play for an important cause.
Oak Park Band reunion
Sept. 12 in Cooksville Oak Park Band members, Kevin, Rob, and Randy Farnsworth along with their sister, Rhonda, who played in the infamous Oak Park Band, entertaining people in the area for years, will re-unite to entertain again.
Catching up with Stoughton's new superintendent In August, the district welcomed Tim Onsager as the new superintendent for the Stoughton Area School District, filling a vacancy created when Mary Gavigan announced she was accepting a position with the Whitefish Bay School District.
Explosion on Sundt Lane
Stoughton Fire, EMS and police responded to an explosion at a single-family residence on the 1100 block of Sundt Lane about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing a loud boom then seeing an individual on fire emerge from the home, ripping off his own clothes in a panic. MedFlight was called to transport the injured man. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
