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MCFARLAND - Sheri A. Scoville, of McFarland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 5, 1959, in Anaheim, Calif.

MIDDLETON - Walter John Weber, age 73, passed away on Aug. 24, 2016. Walter was born on Nov. 18, 1942, in Madison, Wis.

Critics say there is no data to show that states with performance-based funding fare better than those that don't have it.

What began as a beekeeping hobby with 12 hives has grown into a bustling business with approximately 600 hives in production.

This State Journal editorial ran on Aug. 30, 1966, after protesters marched for 11 nights to the home of a judge who belonged to an all-white fraternal organization, drawing counter protesters:

Whenever you’re hiking, fishing, canoeing or camping in our national parks – or doing all those things or hunting in our national forests, wildlife refuges and other federal lands – pause to thank Theodore Roosevelt for being so thoughtful.

Madison, WI.- MidAmerican Building Services headquartered in West Allis, WI., Wisconsin's leading janitorial company for over 4 decades, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Rick Harrington, coming in as the Senior Executive Vice President and running all aspects…

Jim Yehle has been promoted to Executive Vice President at Findorff. His prior success includes managing projects for Findorff clients including Edgewood College, Overture for the Arts and The American Family Children’s Hospital.

The only question left is when Madison is going to reclaim the mantel of progressive labor policy and raise its living wage.

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — My 1-year-old granddaughter has a look that needs no words for amplification. She does not say much, content to trade long-winded glances with a knowing smile on her face. With one look, she can melt your…

Anderson has played golf in Florida this past year.

HONOLULU – It wasn’t supposed to be that easy. And it wasn’t.

The club placed Jeffress on the restricted list before Friday's game against Cleveland, but general manager Jon Daniels said he expected the former Milwaukee closer acquired in a trade Aug. 1 to be back with the team Saturday.

BOYS SOCCER

Football

Sophomore linebacker Reece Samuel provided a memorable clincher to McFarland’s first football victory of the season Friday night.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Aaron Rodgers made the most of his only appearance of the preseason, throwing a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb in the Green Bay Packers’ 21-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night.

The Mount Horeb/Barneveld football team, which has built a fearsome reputation because of its offensive prowess, is now 2-0 because of a terrific defensive performance.

The Warriors take control with a 28-point second quarter.

Terrell Carey picked a good night to come up with a pair of big picks for the Madison West football team.