Oregon NewsLocal news for Oregon, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.County conservation grants awarded to 14 groups- May 30, 2008 The Dane County Environmental Council has awarded almost $28,000 to 14 organizations for projects designed to preserve and protect nature and the environment.http://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/county-conservation-grants-awarded-to-14-group... State lawmakers look to new UW-Madison chancellor to help solve funding problems- May 28, 2008 Education committee leaders in both houses of the state Legislature said they hoped the choice of Carolyn Martin to lead UW-Madison would help solve funding problems for the university in tight financial times.http://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/state-lawmakers-look-to-new-uw-madison-chancel... Families tidy gravesites- May 26, 2008 Rather than having a crooked flag flanking the entrance to the family mausoleum, Gloria Gibson Lennon decided a single flag would look best.http://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/families-tidy-gravesites?fromrss=1 Go See Do: Bobfest, Madison Marathon and grillin'- May 25, 2008 Blowin ' in the wind More than 70 musicians will perform during Bobfest 2008, Wisconsin 's largest outdoor music festival paying homage to Bob Dylan.http://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/go-see-do-bobfest-madison-marathon-and-grillin... Free training set for lifesaving technique touted by Dr. Bean- May 23, 2008 Residents wanting to learn the newest lifesaving technique are invited to attend free training sessions June 7 at emergency medical services stations throughout Dane County.http://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/free-training-set-for-lifesaving-technique-tou... County grant will help build, improve bike paths- May 21, 2008 A $50,000 Dane County grant will aid in the construction and improvement of bike paths in 13 local communites.http://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/county-grant-will-help-build-improve-bike-path... County 911 dispatcher defends co-worker- May 13, 2008 "We can do an awful lot on that end. " Paul Kamps has been an emergency dispatcher in Dane County longer than the county 911 system has existed. via Wisconsin State Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/county-911-dispatcher-defends-co-worker?fromrs... Transition School wins reprieve- May 11, 2008 "I 'm super excited that I get to be with these kids for another year, " A Dane County alternative high school that faced possible shutdown over finances has won a reprieve that will keep the school open for at least one more year. via Wisconsin State Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/oregon-wi/2008/05/transition-school-wins-reprieve?fromrss=1 |