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The Montello Lions Club presented a $1,000 check to the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office for their K-9 program.  Lion President Sharon Foley said that the money was raised at the annual fisheree.  Sheriff Konrath said that they are thankful for all donations made to the Sheriff’s office.  Plans are being made to purchase another K-9 to replace

Marquette, Waushara, Adams and Green Lake counties now have the services of new Regional Crops Educator, working under the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension program. Natasha Paris of Green Lake has filled that role, beginning this past June.

On Monday, August 8th, 2022 the Calico Capers Quilt Guild hosted their annual picnic with the theme of SALUTE TO THE RED WHITE & BLUE.  This event was held at the Endeavor/Moundville Fire Station Hall, Endeavor.

The Honorable Marquette County Circuit Judge Chad Hendee was given the Hero Award this year at the Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals’ yearly conference. WATCP uses this award to honor outstanding professionals in the treatment court field.

Mid-State Technical College announced awards given at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.  Receiving a Gold Medal in Criminal Justice was Montello’s Brittany Beahm, Dispatch/Jailer with the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office.  

On Friday, August 5th, 2022, at 3:10 p.m., the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office received several 911 calls for a multiple vehicle crash with injuries west of Montello on STH 23 in the Town of Packwaukee.  A pickup truck traveling eastbound attempted to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline, and struck a silver van and a small pickup truck,

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Westfield presents its 28th annual Fish Boil on Friday, August 5. Serving will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the church located at 210 S. Charles St. The cost is $10 per person. Tickets are available by calling 608-296-2088 and will also be available at the door. 

On Monday, July 18, the Coloma Lions installed the officers for 2022-23.  The Coloma Lions have been active in the community for 50 years.  In fact, they will proudly celebrate their 50-year anniversary at the Community Appreciation Picnic on Monday, August 15.

The Westfield School Board met on July 20 where they discussed a donation from the Brakebush Family Foundation and construction updates on the high school building.

On Saturday July 30th, Heritage Days celebration will return to Packwaukee’s Washington Square Park. There will be many activities taking place throughout the day including a gun raffle, bucket raffles, food and beverages, a bags tournament, dunk tank, free inflatable rides and other activities for the kids.