| Village to press DNR for annexation |
Going to "battle" against a monolithic governmental body like the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can be daunting, but Poynette officials are not backing down in their attempt to remove hunting from some DNR lands near residences and school grounds.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Columbia County Sheriff candidate questionnaires |
Dan Garrigan, Brian Landers and incumbent Dennis Richards - all Republicans - will face off in the Sept. 14 partisan primary for Columbia County Sheriff.
The winner of the primary is all but assured victory in the Nov. 2 general election, as no Democratic candidates are running.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Rowan trail to expand? |
Poynette's slogan is "naturally."
So Poynette Administrator Daniel Guild thought it natural to employ a little help in asking the Wisconsin Department of Resources (DNR) to help the village extend its scenic Rowan Creek Trail.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Hungerford keeps on quilting |
When Janet Hungerford of Poynette suffered paralysis in her left hand in 2006, it became difficult for her to do many things, including quilting, one of her loves.
That doesn't mean she's stopped doing it, though.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Alzheimer's walk is Sunday in Portage |
Anyone struggling with the effects of Alzheimers, or watching a friend of family member battle the disease knows how debilitating and life-changing it can be. On Sunday, Sept. 12, people have a chance to fight back, and help raise money and awareness about Alzheimer's during the Fourth Annual Columbia County Alzheimer's Walk in Portage.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Police Blotter: Aug. 27-Sept. 2 |
The Police Blotter is comprised of information provided by the Poynette Police Department and is not a comprehensive list of policy activity. Individuals named in the Police Blotter are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in court.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| District to get federal funding |
The School District of Poynette is slated to receive $303,014 from the federal government to help fund staff positions for the next two school years.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Questions raised about 'street dance' |
Concerns are rising on a planned street dance to be held following the Poynette High School homecoming football game on Sept. 24. The Poynette Athletic Booster Club wants to use the event as a fundraiser, and Poynette trustees approved use of Pauquette Park last week.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Sharing a special memory |
"It's all about making memories."
Those are words to live by for Roberta Halverson of Poynette, who drove her 10-year-old grandson all the way out to Hutchinson, Kan. last month so he could learn about science and aviation.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Group fixes buoys |
There are only a few weeks in the boating season, but for the Grade Boat Club (GBC) it won't be a minute too soon.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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