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Madison police fatally shot 38-year-old Corey Ruiz on July 22 during a struggle in the city’s Marquette neighborhood. This was a police killing, a tragedy that demands thorough scrutiny, but it was not a murder or an execution. Officers responded to reports of a man allegedly stealing bicycles and checking doors on parked vehicles. They […]
(Editor’s Note: Minutes are not posted until approval by the Board.) The Scandinavia Village Board granted alcohol and tobacco licenses to several local businesses and voted against renewing its contract with the Humane Society of Waupaca County during its regular monthly meeting June 9 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center. President Pro-Tem Mike […]
The Iola Parks Committee voted to ban glass bottles at village parks and discussed potential improvements to Olson Memorial Park and other recreational facilities during its meeting July 7 at Iola Village Hall. Chairperson Aaron Messier called the meeting to order at 2:41 p.m. with member Pamela Parks present. Alan Bauer was absent. Clerk/Treasurer Laura […]
Around Town LIBRARY NOTICE: One last reminder to place holds on library materials you might want by early on Monday, July 27! You’ll still be able to place new holds between July 28–Aug. 6, but they won’t be filled until the new InfoSoup catalog launches on Aug. 19. SCANDINAVIA CORN ROAST APPROACHES: Organizers finalize plans […]
