| Fish boil slated at West Koshkonong |
The annual West Koshkonong Lutheran Church Norwegian Fish Boil will be held Friday, Sept. 10, at the church, 1911 Koshkonong Road in Stoughton. The menu will feature boiled cod, red potatoes, carrots and onions covered in melted better, coleslaw, rolls and lefse. Traditional Norwegian goodies such as krumkake, rosettes, sandbakkels, coffee and milk will also be served.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Cooksville fall festival set for Sept. 12 |
Members and guests of Cooksville Lutheran Church are invited to attend the church’s fall festival on Sept. 12.
The 15th annual festival begins with a church service with communion at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| 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.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Stoughton author pens outdoor adventure book |
In an ideal marriage of a love for nature and the written word, Lynne Diebel has written four books centered, in various ways, on the natural world.
Diebel is a retired Stoughton High School English teacher, the mother of four grown children and a Stoughton resident since 1974. Her name and image have appeared in the Oregon Observer many times in the past few years due to her work in the Friends of Badfish Creek, a small group of volunteers dedicated to preserving and improving the local stream.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Caregiver series will be
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Lawton to speak at community pancake breakfast |
On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Stoughton Area Democrats and Progressives, along with the Dane County Democratic Party, are hosting a complimentary breakfast for community volunteers and voters who support Democratic and progressive candidates.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| SHS student raises $700 for injured youth |
A local Stoughton High School student recently raised about $700 for an Edgerton boy who was struck by a car in early August.
Saturday, September 04, 2010
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| Locally owned: The UPS Store |
For 22 years of his working life Dave Gasner was a band director in the Albany school system. One summer he participated in a two-week training program designed specifically for teachers to learn about business.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Food sharing program celebrates 25 years |
Hungry residents ought to stop by the Stoughton fire station on Sept. 18 to learn more about Wisconsin’s Self-Help and Resource Exchange (SHARE) food-buying network.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Cooksville Fall Festival Sept. 12
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Members and guests of Cooksville Lutheran Church, 11927 W. Church St., Evansville, are invited to attend the church’s annual fall festival, Sept. 12. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the event, which begins with a church service and communion at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Coleen Kehl is raising the barre |
Coleen Kehl has been studying dance since age three, long before she was even tall enough to grasp the barre in her family’s dance studio in Madison.
“I remember a flood of sights, smells and sounds, from the dance studio itself to the music, the tapping of shoes and costumes of feathers and sequins,” Kehl recalled.
Fifty-seven years later, the Stoughton resident is still dancing and now teaches wide-eyed three year olds how to dance, too.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
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| Free community meal Aug. 29
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Stoughton United Methodist Church will be offering a free community meal on Sunday, Aug. 29 at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Sisters turn garage sale idea into children's hospital benefit |
Garage sales are a great way to reduce clutter and make a few dollars. And one Stoughton family recently used their garage sale to help sick children.
“We had a lot of stuff downstairs that we never used, so we decided to have a garage sale,” Kendra Halverson, 11, said.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
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| Stoughton native makes it big at Tommy Bartlett ski show |
Despite Lake Kegonsa being just a stone’s throw away, Stoughton has never been a haven for waterskiing.
But one of its natives has made a career of the high-energy water sport, anyway.
Jeremy Armstrong, a 1996 Stoughton High School graduate, turned professional years ago and has performed all over the world. He has called Wisconsin Dells home for the past several years, and for the past three, he has served as ski show director for the famed Tommy Bartlett Water-Ski Show.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Keeping Stoughton's heritage alive |
Since 1960, the Stoughton Historical Society has been keeping the city’s most valuable resource alive: Its heritage. Though, it has struggled to maintain the city’s foundation and culture for some time now, suffering from low membership and near non-existent funds. But Dave Kalland, Historical Society president, isn’t letting it go down without a fight.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
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| Coffee Break Festival this weekend |
Java, joe, brew. Whatever you call it, you can get your caffeine fix and more Saturday at Stoughton’s Coffee Break Festival.
Held from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mandt Park, this year’s Coffee Break Festival offers expanded hours, attractions, events and entertainment, said Dave Gasner and Erica Dial, event co-coordinators.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Apartment community bonds over garden, common area |
The relationships at Burntwood Townhomes in Stoughton have flourished – not overnight, but rather much like the garden that started it all – with a lot of attention, care and nurturing.
According to resident Beth Kohlhoff, the community-building started with a few residents who had the desire for a garden everyone could share. “It was right about the time the city approved a community garden – we thought it would be a great idea to have one here,” Kohlhoff said. “We asked if we could start one, and the owner, Steve Brown Apartments, just asked us to send something out gauging interest.”
Sunday, August 08, 2010
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| Thrifty White Drug Store proud to be part of community |
A belief that their products and services must exceed the expectations of their customers is at the heart of a system that has made Thrifty White Drug Store successful.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Vision, hearing screenings for Stoughton-area youth |
Sight and hearing are senses we often take for granted – until we no longer have full use of them. Every day children are affected by vision and hearing problems, many which go unnoticed until its too late.
Monday, August 02, 2010
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| Retailers: Meet the new, deliberate consumer |
Consumers will begin to spend again – but how and why they’ll spend – will change. That was the foundation of a webinar presented by New York-based W. David Miller through the UW Extension Office during a Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Monday.
Sunday, August 01, 2010
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| People You Should Know |
You see them volunteering at churches or in local schools. You turn to them when you have a question about a local civic group or organization. Some are highly visible in the community; others prefer to work behind the scenes. Nevertheless, they are the people who make Verona a great place to live. Here, as selected by the editorial staff of the Verona Press, are just a few of the "People You Should Know."
Saturday, July 31, 2010
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| Police hail Hale as outstanding citizen today |
For his above and beyond efforts in helping to catch a thief, Stoughton resident Harry James Hale, Jr., will be recognized with an Outstanding Citizen Award from the Stoughton Police Department at the kick-off of Stoughton’s Safety Camp Program, Wednesday, July 28, at 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| Summer health education courses at Stoughton Hospital |
Need a structured program for your kids this summer? Stoughton Hospital, in partnership with Dean & St. Mary’s Health Works, is pleased to offer the classes listed below for children and teens.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Landmark Cooperative to offer field seminar |
Dairy and livestock farmers interested in learning more about forage production should attend a field seminar for forage producers on July 29, at the AnswerPlot in Stoughton, hosted by Landmark Cooperative.
Monday, July 26, 2010
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| Cooksville Lutheran hosts supper Saturday |
Cooksville Lutheran Church, State Road 59, Tolles Road and State Road 138, is holding its annual summer supper at the church on Saturday, July 24, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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| Art Walk to benefit artists, businesses Friday |
Paintings, fused glass, photography and jewelry are just some of the many art mediums that will be featured at the Main Street Art Walk, planned this Friday from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Stoughton.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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| The view from Norway |
When I first auditioned for the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers, I never dreamt that it would end with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Norway.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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| Monsen receives outstanding alumni award from Leadership Wisconsin |
Leadership Wisconsin will award Stoughton resident Norm Monsen with the 2010 Outstanding Alumni Award on July 17 at the Legacy of Leadership Celebration in Stevens Point.
Monday, July 19, 2010
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| Neighborhood mission sweeps through Stoughton |
Middle school students from all over South Central Wisconsin were hard at work in Stoughton last week.
Nearly 60 youths have put hundreds of hours of volunteer labor into service projects for the Catholic Diocese of Madison.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
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| Historical society continues
work on Luke Stoughton home |
The Luke Stoughton House is in the midst of repairs. The Stoughton Historical Society owns the 162-year-old building, which was once owned by the city’s namesake founder, and it has spent years raising more than $200,000 for its restoration.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| Local athletes win big at state competition |
Stoughton athletes won big while competing at the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) 2010 State Summer Games in Stevens Point, June 10-12.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| Ruth Stewart turns 105 |
Stewart, born Ruth Knudstad in 1905, now resides at Skaalen Home, where she is the oldest resident. She lived on her own, however, until she was 102.
Monday, July 12, 2010
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| Manson: Still stylin' |
Bev Manson had just graduated from high school, starting her first – and only career as a hairstylist. And 50 years later the Stoughton resident is still going strong.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
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| Watershed serving community, now coffee |
Two-and-a-half years ago, a small group of people met at Jeff Lovell’s home to discuss the concept of a new church – and how it could best serve the community. Now that same group is not only serving the community – they’re serving coffee, as well.
Friday, July 09, 2010
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| Fair 'makes good' despite down economy, organizers say |
“The fair that always makes good” did pretty well this year, despite a down economy, board member Rob White said.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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| Lake Kegonsa boat gets its own birthday party |
The Mankas are the 10th owner of the popular Lake Kegonsa boat, a 20-foot, triple-cockpit model 100 runabout, featuring an upswept deck.
Not surprisingly, the boat is a charmer. In fact, its charmed the Mankas so much, despite very generous offers, they have no plans to sell it.
Friday, July 02, 2010
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| Locally Owned in Stoughton |
Cress Funeral Service specializes in personalized, compassionate and caring service. Whatever services you want, Cress promises to walk with and guide you through your difficult time.
Cress & Olson-Holzhuter Funeral & Cremation Service, 206 W. Prospect Ave., is owned by the Cress Family with Bill Cress serving as president.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| It's fair time! |
For the thousands of people who are estimated to visit the Stoughton Fair during its four-day run, the event serves as a place to watch a unique event, eat a delicious treat or go for a spin on a midway ride.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| Get kids out of the house this summer |
Let’s face it: we’ve become a society where unless it’s easy, expensive or flashy, kids don’t want anything to do with it. And that’s partially our fault as adults, who cater to the whims and whines of our offsprings.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
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| Pump for Paradise Pond |
The city council last week approved a $367,886 bid to install a permanent pumping system for Paradise Pond.
Rainfall has raised the water level of the former quarry near Jackson Street along with concerns of those living along it, as the pond has no natural outlet.
Friday, June 25, 2010
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| Sangerfest captures essence of Norway with song |
Nearly every other year since 1892 Sangerfest – a Norwegian/Scandanavian Singers Festival – is held in one of five Midwest states, including Wisconsin. This year, it’s Madison’s turn, and the Edvard Grieg Chorus is coordinating the event.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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| This Father's Day celebrate your father and his role as grandpa |
Up until two years ago, Father’s Day for me always meant celebrating my dad and our relationship as father and daughter. Now, though, I also get to celebrate my dad as a father as well as a grandfather.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
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| Boy Scout fundraiser brings farm breakfast fun |
This Saturday, June 19, about 1,800 people will be having breakfast together.
Not all at once, of course, but within a four hour window, scores of people will be heading to Eugster’s Farm Market, 3865 Hwy.138, to enjoy breakfast on the farm and support Stoughton’s Boy Scout Troop 164.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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| Turkey baster player to highlight senior picnic |
Inspiration can strike at odd times.For Mel Cleveland, it came while washing dishes after Thanksgiving last year. “I was blowing in (my turkey baster) and my wife heard the sound and said, ‘What kind of instrument is that?’” the Stoughton resident recalled.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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| Smith earns his Eagle Scout rank |
Jordan Smith (far right) of Boy Scout Troop 167, Stoughton worked many hours coordinating a project to offer gamefish a hangout in the upper Yahara River.
Monday, June 14, 2010
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| Stenbroten honored with RHA award |
The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) recently bestowed their 2010 Rural Health Ambassador Award to Julie Stenbroten, a RN at Stoughton Hospital.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
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| Zajac-Bowen Engagement |
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| Henderson-Ayers Engagement |
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| Coggins-Davie Wedding |
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| Slindes Celebrate 50 Years |
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