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MADISON - Dr. Frederick Jefferson Davis, age 93, passed away on Aug. 18, 2016, at Attic Angel Place, his home for the past few years. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's paper.

MADISON / WAUNAKEE - Priscilla M. (Acker) Karls, age 94, passed away on Saturday Aug. 20, 2016, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1922, in Ashton, to Anton J. and Katherine (Kalscheuer) Acker. She married…

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Three Madison area theaters regularly show Indian films for the city's growing Indian community and for anyone interested in expanding their horizons.

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As the season approaches, Jason Galloway previews the Badgers' defensive backs and offensive line before BadgerNation's Benjamin Worgull joins to discuss UW's quarterback battle.

HAFA aims to help Hmong families gain stability, profit

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After watching the best athletes inspire us during the Olympics in Rio, we now get to be discouraged by our politicians for the next two months.

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Their brother acquired a plasma torch for his welding business not knowing it would spark Dana Derber and Debra Derber Oien to start their own business as well.

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Students across the Madison area temporarily swapped typical warm weather activities this summer for the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and expand their science skills.

Around 2:45 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a two vehicle crash at Mother Fools Coffee House, 1101 Williamson Street, that left multiple people pinned in a vehicle, police said.

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

This summer Jane Schmieding biked 650 miles — 10 for every year of her life — on a red hand bicycle.

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