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Steve Hannah was a reporter, columnist and Managing Editor at the Milwaukee Journal for 18 years. He wrote a syndicated column called “State of Mind” for 12 years after that. He also spent 11 years (2004-2016) as CEO of the Onion, Wisconsin’s single greatest contribution to the mental health of America.

A September Marquette Law School Poll on gun laws in Wisconsin showed that just over 80 percent of citizens contacted want gun safety laws put in place (see graphic). In October, Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order for a special session to be held on Nov. 7 addressing two gun related bills presented by Melissa Sargent (D-Madison).

LINKcat, the online library catalog, will be offline for a scheduled software update beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday Dec. 6 and ending on Tuesday Dec. 10. This will affect all public libraries in the seven-county South Central Library System.

Curt Mueller had a philosophy: work hard, play hard. Mueller, the founder of Mueller Sports Medicine, lived that way of life until he died.

The Village of Prairie du Sac Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support a goal of providing low-cost, quality, safe, and reliable electric service

Ferry Bluff Eagle Council, working to protect, enhance and maintain Bald Eagle habitat in the Sauk Prairie area through education, research and management activities.

With deer hunting season upon us, state officials are encouraging hunters who harvest deer in counties affected by chronic wasting disease to have the animal tested for CWD, and only consume venison from deer in which CWD is not detected.

Editor's note:

Dane County’s $592 million budget for next year includes transportation improvements in Mazomanie Township.

Highway Y will be resurfaced from Highway 12 to County KP, at a cost of $860,000. The County will spend $390,000 to resurface Highway Y from Highway 78 to Highway 12.

On Oct. 22, over 50 people attended the Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA) fall meeting, held at the Cross Plains Fire Station.