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Firefighters battle blaze at Oregon bar, no injuries reported

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:45pm
Firefighters from nine Dane County departments are on the scene of a fire at an Oregon bar, authorities said Monday afternoon.

GOP lawmakers seek support for killing independent audit bureau

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:45pm
Barca notes the proposal comes on heels of audit critical of lax procedures in Gov. Scott Walker's troubled development agency.

Man who struck squad while driving drunk gets jail time

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:44pm
A man who slammed into the back of a Madison police squad car while it was at the scene of a crash on the Beltline in January pleaded guilty Monday to second-offense drunken driving causing in…

Polzin, John E.

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
DEERFIELD - John E. Polzin passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Michael, Reverend David John

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Reverend David John Michael, age 73, passed away from cancer on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. A husband, father, pastor, and community leader, Dave gave hope and encou…

Johnson, Johanna M.

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Johanna M. Johnson (Callaghan), age 73, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at home, from Pancreatic Cancer. Johanna was born to the late Michael and Winifred (Joy) Callaghan on May…

Wildt, Wayne Edward

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
SAUK CITY / MAZOMANIE - Wayne Edward Wildt of Sauk City/Mazomanie, died June 6, 2015, after a tough battle against Leukemia. He was born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Milwaukee, to Edward and Lucille Wi…

Cerniglia, Peter V. "Pete"

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Peter V. "Pete" Cerniglia, age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will appear in the Sunday edition.

Berthold, Ruth

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
LAKE MILLS - Ruth Berthold, age 95, of Lake Mills, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in Venice, Fla. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday. June 13, 2015, at 11 a.m., at the LAKE MIL…

Thomlison, Benjamin Roy

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Benjamin Roy Thomlison, age 53, passed away on June 3, 2015, at his residence in Madison. He was born on Nov. 22, 1961, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Wayne and Patricia Thomlison. H…

Rabata, Bernard James

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
BARABOO - Bernard James Rabata went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2015. He passed away at home, with his loving wife at his side, after a brief battle with cancer. Bernard was 80 years o…

Meyers, Frank J.

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Our beloved Frank J. Meyers, age 72, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2015. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's paper.

Kliebard, Herbert M.

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON / EVANSTON, Ill. - Herbert M. Kliebard, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Evanston, Ill. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at CRESS FU…

Elftmann, Janie

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:30pm
BARABOO - Janie Elftmann, age 80, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the Artisan Assisted Living in Baraboo.

School Spotlight: Badger Rock students flash dance at farmer's market

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:00pm
The flash mob, which incorporated water-like dance movements, was an end-of-the-year project that reinforced the water-themed curriculum and raised awareness around the importance of creative …

Badgers football: In-state recruit Tyler Biadasz commits after impressive camp performance

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 2:00pm
The Amherst defensive lineman became UW's sixth commitment of the Class of 2016.

Driven to distraction: Deputies to crack down on texting drivers

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:30pm
Dane County deputies will be looking for drivers with their eyes down instead of on the road.

Turning to framing after construction career

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:00pm
Chuck Brei, 62, purchased Meuer Art and Picture Frame in 1988 from Bob Meuer, son of Roman Meuer. Roman started the business in 1916 on State Street.

Masked, armed man robs West Side fast food restaurant

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 12:45pm
A West Side fast food restaurant was robbed early Monday by a masked, armed man who ordered the staff to the floor during the robbery.

Janesville Gazette: I-90-39 delay would harm economy

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 12:45pm
Just when Rock County's economic development was accelerating toward highway speed, it might hit a roadblock courtesy of elected officials in Madison.

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