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Junice Eileen Isely Shippee
Junice Eileen Isely Shippee, entered her heavenly home on August 27, 2026. She was born in Washington Township, Green County, Wisconsin on August 15, 1934. She was the first daughter and third child of Willis and Leona (Hefty) Isely and big sister to seven other siblings. She graduated from Puddledock Grade School in 1948, and…
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James Charles Gant
New Glarus, WI James Charles Gant, age 89 of New Glarus passed away February 16, 2020 while vacationing with family in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. He was born on November 5, 1930 on the home farm in Blanchardville, WI to his parents James Richard and Charmian May (Blanchard). Jim graduated from Blandchardville High School in…
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Jean Marie (Ness) Gant
New Glarus, WI Jean Marie (Ness) Gant age 95 of New Glarus passed away August 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 19, 1930 in Monroe Hospital to her parents Mons Isaac and Mabel Eleanora (Bliesner) Ness. Jean graduated from New Glarus High School in 1948 and was united in…
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Celebrating the power of progress and action on mental health
The P.A.M. Alliance has spent the month of August raising awareness and money for our fledgling nonprofit organization focused on progress and action on mental health. The response has been powerful. As we wrap up the month, we’re also wishing a happy birthday to the late Pam (Willborn) Colson, the woman behind the namesake and…
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Pec/Argyle opens season with impressive win
Preston Knutson is no stranger to the opening day for high school football. This time around he is in charge of Pecatonica/Argyle, a program that has not experienced winning seasons the past several years. So when the team opens the season with a 44-0 shutout over Deerfield this might be their year. Starting with the…
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Blanchardville Fire Dept.’s Fire Camp teaches kids how to be safe
Local Blanchardville Fire Department volunteer members run participants through safety measures on how to safely extinguish a grease fire and to exit their bedroom out the window. Photos by Kalie Steadman Paitin and Korbin Cullen (background) and Fred and Hannah Barnes (foreground) work together to fight a fire in a plywood house. Photo by Kayla…
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Blanchardville’s Cruise In Night crushes record number of cars
Jake Riser stopped to chat with one of the drivers looking to get parked for the event.
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Argyle School District’s New Teachers
The Argyle School District will begin their 2026-2027 school year on September 1. This year the district is welcoming five new teachers, Andrea Staver, Amanda Leonard, Dawson Jacobus, Curt Stelzewmaski, and Maggie Godfrey. Andrea Staver Andrea Staver will be teaching 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Special Education. She grew up in Cuba City but has…
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Pecatonica Welcomes New Staff Members
Pecatonica Area School District is welcoming new staff members to the Viking Nation team. The district is sharing introductory bios of Kyle Brockmeyer, Amy Francis, Hailee Kammerud and Cassie Colson Perenchio in this staff spotlight series. Kyle Brockmeyer Kyle Brockmeyer brings a philosophical lens to social studies education – it’s no surprise, really, because he…
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