Around Town
THE IOLA WINTER SPORTS CLUB’S annual holiday wreath sale will begin Saturday, Nov. 14. You can get wreaths at Iola Sentry or at the club on County MM. Prices this year are: 20” $20, 24” Specialty $40, 26” $25, 36” $35, 48” $45, 60” $55. Other options include cane $25, swag $20, and roping $40.
VILLAGE OF IOLA residents are reminded that seasonal winter parking regulations took effect Nov. 1 across. Under local law, parking is strictly prohibited on all residential streets between midnight and 7 a.m. nightly to allow for winter maintenance. The restrictions remain in place until April 1.
IOLA-SCANDINAVIA activities today, alongside Sesame Street Day and Vanilla Cupcake Day, begin with quilting at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. Three events start at 5 p.m.: the Village of Scandinavia Board meeting at the Scandinavia Municipal Center, Iola-Scandinavia Middle School Boys Basketball hosting Pacelli, and Fun with Science at the Iola Village Library. The evening continues with the Village of Iola Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Iola Community Room at Iola Village Hall. Chess night follows at the Iola Village Library at 6 p.m., and the American Legion & Auxiliary meeting rounds out the schedule at Iola Village Hall at 7 p.m.
Around the County
CLINTONVILLE — Transportation officials announced Monday the completion of the major U.S. Highway 45 reconstruction project between Clintonville and Marion. The stretch from County Highway C to Gollnow Road has resumed normal traffic patterns after extensive improvements to the concrete curb, gutter, and asphalt paving. (Source: WBAY)
NEW LONDON — The New London Public Museum will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to officially unveil its brand-new facility expansion. The public event celebrates the completion of major infrastructure updates designed to enhance community exhibit spaces and local archival preservation. (Source: FOX11)
WAUPACA – High school administration data released Monday revealed a slight decline in overall student enrollment for the local district. The dip reflects a broader statewide trend affecting rural Wisconsin public schools, causing administrators to brace for tightened operational budgets. (Source: NBC26)
WAUPACA COUNTY — Regional road crews are conducting final pavement marking and rumble strip installations this week on remaining area highway corridors. Motorists are urged to use caution through active work zones in adjacent sectors as construction deadlines approach later this month. (Source: WFRV Local 5)
Around the Area
JENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER has announced that Copper Box will be performing on Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and can be ordered here and $35 at the door if seats are available. The venue opens at 6 p.m. Food selections will be available from Grit & Grace Family Restaurant, and a cash bar will be available.
SHAWANO COUNTY confirms a measles case, and people at a medical center may have been exposed last week. (Source: WBAY)
Around the State
Here are the top overnight news stories from across Wisconsin:
NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT is being talked about by Democrats after their trifecta midterms. Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley says he’d sign a bill creating new congressional voting districts if Democratic leaders in the state Legislature send one to his desk. Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley says he’d sign a bill creating new congressional voting districts if Democratic leaders in the state Legislature send one to his desk. (Source: Wisconsin Public Radio)
MADISON’S NEW Independent Police Monitor is Rebecca Kemble, a former Madison City Council member and one of the authors of the original ordinance that created the oversight board and monitor’s office. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)
UNPAID HOSPITAL CARE in Wisconsin tops $2 billion. Dane County alone had over $292 million in charity care or patient bad debt. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal)
WEST BEND authorities have identified a deceased suspect as a former Milwaukee police officer following a death investigation where four people, including two children, and a dog were found dead inside a residence over the weekend. (Source: TMJ4)
STATE HEALTH officials issued updated guidance urging early measles vaccinations for infants aged 6 to 11 months who are at risk of exposure. The recommendation follows the state’s first measles-related infant death since 1990 amid 477 confirmed cases across 15 counties. (Source: WPR)
SUN PRAIRIE firefighters battled a major structure fire Monday evening at an auto detailing business, causing an estimated $500,000 in damage. Officials confirmed no injuries were reported in the incident, and the cause remains under investigation. (Source: WKOW)
MILWAUKEE RECIPIENTS will see a multi-million-dollar boost to local after-school programs. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the state will receive $219 million over 10 years from a multi-state settlement with Meta over claims the platform harmed children’s mental health. (Source: Wisconsin Watch)
JANESVILLE VOTERS approved a referendum giving residents greater authority over the redevelopment of the city’s former General Motors plant. The ballot measure passed with more than 60 percent support following community backlash over a failed data center project proposal. (Source: WPR)
GREEN BAY police responded Monday afternoon to a heavy garage fire on the city’s east side. The blaze caused about $80,000 in damage and displaced one resident, though fire crews confirmed no injuries and said a pet cat was rescued unharmed. (Source: WBAY)
GREEN BAY authorities sentenced a fourth suspect Monday to 18 years in prison for his role in a fatal drug deal shooting. Nigel White received the sentence in connection with the murder of Brandon Ramirez following a multi-agency criminal investigation. (Source: FOX11)
WISCONSIN SENATOR Ron Johnson threatened to walk out of internal GOP meetings if leadership elections proceed on Tuesday. Johnson demanded a conference delay to address recent midterm losses first, saying voters want a completely new direction for Senate leadership. (Source: FOX11)
MADISON POLICE are investigating after a body was discovered Saturday night near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Officers located the deceased individual on Langdon Street, and the state Division of Criminal Investigation is currently assisting with the probe. (Source: WMTV)
Today in History
1775 — THE CONTINENTAL Congress passed a resolution establishing two battalions of Marines, marking the birth of the U.S. Marine Corps. The resolution, passed in Philadelphia during the American Revolutionary War, created a specialized maritime force for ship-to-ship fighting and shipboard security.
1871 — JOURNALIST HENRY Morton Stanley located missing Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone in Ujiji, near Lake Tanganyika in present-day Tanzania. After an eight-month search, Stanley famously uttered the words, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” to the ailing explorer.
1911 — THE MILWAUKEE Three-Cent Leader, a pioneering low-cost newspaper, launched its first edition in Wisconsin. Founded to provide affordable daily news to working-class residents during the Progressive Era, the publication challenged established local media by offering a direct, budget-friendly alternative.
1954 — PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. Eisenhower dedicated the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The bronze monument, designed by Felix de Weldon and based on the iconic Associated Press photograph by Joe Rosenthal, depicts the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi during World War II.
1969 — THE CHILDREN’S television series “Sesame Street” premiered on National Educational Television stations across the United States. Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, the educational program revolutionized preschool programming by combining Jim Henson’s Muppets with research-based, instructional curriculum.
1970 — SOVIET UNION officials launched the Luna 17 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying the first robotic lunar rover. The Lunokhod 1 rover successfully landed on the Moon days later, explored the Mare Imbrium region, and transmitted valuable data for nearly a year.
1975 — THE SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a massive American Great Lakes freighter, sank in Lake Superior during a severe storm. All 29 crew members perished when the vessel foundered approximately 17 miles from Whitefish Point, Michigan, inspired later by a famous ballad.
1979 — THE EAGLES reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with their hit single “Heartache Tonight.” The rock track, co-written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bob Seger, and J.D. Souther, became the band’s fifth chart-topping song.
1989 — MAZDA MOTOR Corp. formally introduced the first-generation MX-5 Miata at the Tokyo Motor Show, following its North American debut. The lightweight, two-seat roadster revived global consumer interest in small sports cars and eventually became the best-selling convertible sports car in automotive history.
2020 — SCREEN LEGEND Tom Anderson, known professionally as Tommy Newberry, died in Los Angeles at age 84. The Academy Award-nominated actor, celebrated for his intense performances in post-war dramas, succumbed to complications from pneumonia, drawing tributes from peers worldwide.
