Around Town
SCAM ALERT: A woman is reportedly going door to door offering free dish soap in Iola and Scandinavia. Police indicate such schemes may involve overpriced products, false charity claims, or attempts to gather information. Residents should avoid sharing personal details and report suspicious solicitors, vehicles, or travel directions. One person indicated she was trying to sell doors and windows.
LIBRARY OPEN: The Scandinavia Public Library is again open, and if you stop by today, you can get a coupon for a free ice cream cone at Shivers!
SOMETHING NEW: Pizza Buffet & Game Night at Sliced Pizza Co. on Monday, Aug. 24, from 4-8 p.m.
VIKINGS ADVANCE: The Scandinavia Vikings baseball team advanced in the BABA playoffs by beating Plover 5-2. On Sunday, the #3 Vikings travel to play #1 seed New London in the Divisional Final. Go Vikings!
FOOTBALL OPENER: The Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds football team travels to Marion on Thursday for its first 8-man gridiron contest. Game starts at 7 p.m. Go T-Birds!
SCANDIHUS RESTOCKS children’s books in Scandinavia. The cafe and shop announced more favorites and series for young readers are available after a new order arrived Tuesday.
IOLA FOOD Pantry opens 8-10 a.m. Wednesday at 395 E. Iola St. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church posted the reminder for community members needing assistance.
Business Hours
IOLA MILLS: Starting Friday, Aug. 21, new hours are Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Around the County
NEW LONDON — Gov. Tony Evers toured the New London Public Library on Monday to highlight state facilities funding. Evers promoted the ongoing local improvement projects, emphasizing that investments in community centers and public facilities will outlast his administration with only months left in his final term. (Source: WBAY)
NEW LONDON — A New London man accused of killing his mother and setting her apartment on fire last month has been ordered to undergo a mental competency examination. The suspect remains in custody as court officials await medical findings to determine if he can stand trial for the crimes. (Source: WLUK)
CLINTONVILLE — The School District of Clintonville has secured a $20,000 grant from the ThedaCare Medical Center-New London Quasi Endowment Fund. School administrators confirmed the funding will fully support the development of the Clintonville Schools Strength program to enhance student health and physical education. (Source: WAOW 9)
WAUPACA — District administrators released the results of a comprehensive community survey assessing future public facility needs and educational priorities. Local officials plan to utilize the resident feedback to guide long-term planning and upcoming budgetary decisions for public infrastructure developments. (Source: WSAW 7)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
AN 8-YEAR-OLD child died Monday afternoon after being struck by a car in the Township of Aurora. Authorities said the victim stepped into the path of a northbound vehicle while checking a mailbox along County Road H. The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the incident. (Source: WEAU 13)
MILWAUKEE POLICE are investigating two separate Monday afternoon shootings that left three people dead. One victim died during a road rage dispute near 10th and Lapham streets. Another shooting inside a warehouse near 31st Street and Cameron Avenue left two dead. Officers arrested two suspects. (Source: FOX6)
A 40-YEAR-OLD man was arrested Monday following a 12.6-mile pursuit with Fond du Lac County sheriff’s deputies. The armed suspect abandoned his vehicle and eluded police in a cornfield for more than five hours before a deputy used an electrical weapon to take him into custody. (Source: FOX6)
EMERGENCY CREWS rescued a 57-year-old boater Sunday morning after he fell into Lake Michigan in Sheboygan County. Responders used 911 coordinates to locate the victim in the water two miles east of the Town of Wilson. Investigators determined the incident was accidental and the man was uninjured. (Source: FOX6)
Today in History
Here are 10 notable moments from Today in History:
1587—VIRGINIA DARE was born on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina, becoming the first child born to English parents in the New World. Her grandfather, Governor John White, later discovered the entire colony had mysteriously vanished after he returned from a three-year supply trip to England.
1590—GOVERNOR JOHN White returned to Roanoke Island after a lengthy delay in England to find the settlement completely deserted. The word “Croatoan” carved into a wooden post was the primary clue left behind, cementing the fate of the 116 settlers as one of history’s greatest mysteries.
1914—PRESIDENT WOODROW Wilson issued his official Proclamation of Neutrality to the U.S. Congress. The declaration sought to keep the United States completely out of World War I, urging American citizens to remain impartial in both thought and action during the growing European conflict. [1]
1920—THE 19TH Amendment was ratified, granting American women the right to vote after Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it, capping a 72-year struggle.
1940—AUTOMOTIVE PIONEER Walter P. Chrysler died at age 65 in Great Neck, New York. He founded the Chrysler Corporation, becoming one of Detroit’s “Big Three”.
1958—VLADIMIR NABOKOV’S controversial novel “Lolita” was published in the U.S. by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, becoming a massive commercial success and a landmark of 20th-century literature.
1963—JAMES MEREDITH graduated from the University of Mississippi. He was the first Black student to graduate from the previously segregated institution, overcoming violent riots and federal escorts.
1969—THE WOODSTOCK festival concluded with Jimi Hendrix’s iconic performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which became a defining moment of the 1960s counterculture movement.
1979—THE DISCO group Chic topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “Good Times,” which later became one of the most sampled basslines in hip-hop history.
1994—LISA LOEB began a three-week stay at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Stay (I Missed You),” becoming the first unsigned artist to top the chart.
