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Orvick, Sherman B.
OREGON - Sherman B. Orvick, age 96, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. Arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition. Online condo…
Meives, Olive L.
MARSHALL - Olive L. Meives, age 95, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015, at So Close To Home in Marshall, with her family at her side.
Endres, Michael L. "Mike"
SUN PRAIRIE - Michael L. "Mike" Endres, age 78, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Arrangements are pending.
Hanson, Oscar L. "Ole"
MONROE - Oscar L. "Ole" Hanson, age 77, of Monroe, died on Saturday, March 7, 2015. He was born on Dec. 13, 1937, in Dodgeville, the son of Oscar and Mabel (Peterson) Hanson. He graduated from…
McCutcheon, Michael J. "Clutch"
SUN PRAIRIE - Michael J. "Clutch" McCutcheon, age 64, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at his home. A full obituary will follow in Tuesday's paper.
Schroeder, Bernard N.
CROSS PLAINS - Bernard N. "Buddy" Schroeder, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born on March 5, 1924, in Martinsville, Wis., the son of Peter D. and Mary R. (Pertzborn) Schroeder.
Together: Five questions to help you edit your things
Decisions are difficult, especially when you are editing your things. If you become indecisive and feel stuck, ask yourself:
Election 2015: Sun Prairie City Council District 3
University of Wisconsin Colleges history professor Mike Jacobs is challenging incumbent Zachary Weber for the District 3 seat on the Sun Prairie City Council. The general election is April 7. …
Election 2015: Wisconsin Heights School Board
Five candidates, including three incumbents, are seeking the three positions open on the Wisconsin Heights School Board. The election is April 7.
Author explores cults in YA thriller
Elizabeth Fixmer became fascinated with religious cults while practicing as a psychotherapist in Denver. There, the Fort Atkinson native worked with people who had left a religious cult, as we…
On Wisconsin: Downtown Dells to get a makeover
The $40 million plan is designed to make the downtown a more year-round destination.
Career Corner: Parents influential in children's career choices
Editor’s Note: Career Corner is a monthly column written by staff members of the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies.
Steve Chapman: Superbugs are outstripping antibiotics
The old joke about making love to a gorilla is that you don’t stop when you’re tired; you stop when the gorilla is tired.
More Civil War drama in 'Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule'
Jennifer Chiaverini was so impressed by a real-life spat between two Civil War wives that she based her latest book around one of the high-profile women, Julia Dent Grant.
Fostering entrepreneurship at the UW-Madison: Executive Q&A|John Surdyk
Surdyk heads the UW's INSITE program and the Burrill Business Plan contest.
In the Spirit: As satirical musical hits town, Madison Mormons try to keep a sense of humor
They aren't thin-skinned, they say, but they also aren't interested in the 'coarseness' of 'The Book of Mormon.'
Kathleen Parker: Suicide of Missouri gubernatorial candidate exposes our lousy politics
WASHINGTON — “At least nobody died,” we often hear in politics to explain away some regrettable act. As in:
Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker debates himself
Gov. Scott Walker has taken a more conservative stance on many issues, now that he is potential candidate for president.
'Secret' Stoughton business boosts state fur trade
State fur exports jump 123 percent since 2012 with the help of North American Fur Auctions' United States headquarters that are based in Stoughton.
Progress seen, but still many barriers for transgender students, UW-Madison study finds
The study is considered groundbreaking for its specificity and detail.
