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Southern counties expecting record corn yields
Farmers in Green County are reporting corn yields well above 200 bushels per acre after a growing season that included cool temperatures and timely rain.
Cancer drug development company, Cellectar, narrows losses
The Madison company is working on several compounds aimed at diagnosing and treating cancerous tumors.
Restaurant News: L'Etoile backing off prix-fixe dinner, making à la carte more obvious
L'Etoile executive chef and co-owner Tory Miller said some customers felt boxed in by three-course prix-fixe dinners.
After fire and three spills, state seeks court remedy for manure plant
Complaints about a troubled manure-processing plant near Waunakee have been referred to the state Department of Justice for enforcement action, officials said Tuesday.
Marfilius, Jacquelyn S.
VIOLA - Jacquelyn S. Marfilius, age 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at her home in Viola, following a long illness.
McCreery, John L.
MADISON - John L. McCreery, age 80, passed away of a sudden illiness on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Gierach, Ruth Elda (Strelow)
MONONA - Ruth left us on Oct. 30, 2014, just before a planned family gathering to celebrate her 90 years.
Hurlebaus, Mary Ellen (Nemec)
WAUNAKEE - Mary Ellen (Nemec) Hurlebaus, age 72, of Waunakee, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, peacefully at home, after an eight-month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family an…
McCarten, Paul M.
MADISON / DARLINGTON - Paul M. McCarten, age 94, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014. He was born on May 17, 1920, in Darlington, the son of Francis and Sarah (Deery) McCarten.
Rosas, Jesse E.
MADISON - Jesse E. Rosas, age 70, of Madison, passed away after his courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Blum, Kathleen Sue (Willoughby)
BELLEVILLE - Kathleen Sue (Willoughby) Blum, age 77, of Belleville, passed shortly after celebrating her 61st wedding anniversary on Nov. 10, 2014. She was born on May 1, 1937, in Madison, to …
Jacobson, Hazel A.
RIO - Hazel A. Jacobson, age 100, of Rio, passed away peacefully at At Home Again on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, in Columbus.
Meland, Cleo
MADISON - Cleo Meland, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at UW Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME. A full obit will appear in Sunday's edition.
Sommer, Linda Lee
NEW GLARUS - Linda Lee Sommer, age 60, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at her home in New Glarus, with family by her side.
Backus, Marjorie C. "Marj"
HIGHLAND - Marjorie C. "Marj" Backus, age 92, of Highland, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Uplands Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation following a long decline.
VanBlarcom, Mark A.
BELLEVILLE - Mark A. VanBlarcom, age 53, of Belleville, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Maginnis, Richard "Mac"
ARLINGTON / SAN DIEGO - Richard "Mac" Maginnis, age 66, of Arlington, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, in Watertown.
St. Mary's president Byrne retiring
Dr. Frank Byrne will retire as president of St. Mary’s Hospital on Jan. 30, the hospital announced Tuesday.
Wind chills could fall below zero
Prepare yourself for the coldest night of the season in Madison.
Another scam that still works: Pay or get arrested
A Madison woman fell for a common scam that told her to pay up or be arrested, and now is out more than $500, police reported.