After being closed for 75 days, the DeForest Area Public Library reopened this week. Safety measures are in place for the public, the staff, and even some of the library props. Patrons may call the Library to schedule a 45-minute appointment to locate and check out library materials, make co…
The DeForest Area Public Library has found a way to continue its annual Summer Concert Series.
Local municipalities are due to receive thousands of dollars through the “Routes to Recovery: Local Government Aid Grants” program, announced Wednesday, May 27, by Gov. Tony Evers.
From going live with paramedic service last October to key promotions inside the department and purchases of a new ambulance and rescue-pumper, 2019 was a big year for the DeForest Windsor Fire and EMS service.
An update on how the village is dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak was presented at the Windsor Village Board’s May 21 meeting.
After more than two months since the “Safer at Home” orders were initially put out across the state, people are starting to get anxious.
A Windsor woman who runs a salon and spa in the Village of Windsor is among 17 plaintiffs listed on a lawsuit asking a federal court to stop local health departments’ orders restricting social gatherings and businesses from opening and to cease enforcement of the orders.
Six sites. Five phases. Four years. About $10 million-$15 million. That’s what makes up the Dane County sediment removal project in the Yahara Chain of Lakes aimed at mitigating the risk of flooding.
Trustee Brad Mueller is resigning from the Windsor Village Board.
The Windsor Village Board decided Thursday night to put off a vote on its proposed burn ban ordinance for two more weeks, while also approving extended hours for the recycling center.
The DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the 4th of July Community Celebration for 2020, according to a press release sent out Thursday, May 21.
Originally planned for May 28, the grand opening for the new Athletic Complex in the Village of DeForest has been postponed.
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has been tough on local commerce.
Library staff lined the sidewalk in front of the DeForest Area Public Library to wave and say hello to patrons cruising by in the Drive-By Library Parade. Decorated cars, bikes, walkers, and even a dog were there to greet everyone. The officers who help with library programs such as Coffee w…
Some residents of Revere Trails were hoping to gain support from the Village of Windsor in an effort to encourage the Village of DeForest to reconsider constructing connecting vehicular roads between the housing development and Fox Hills Estates.
An update on municipal building projects was provided at the Windsor Village Board meeting on Thursday, May 7, as trustees unanimously approved a total of more than $192,000 in related change orders.
Organizers of the Token Creek Independence Day Celebration have collectively decided to cancel this year’s July 4th celebration due to continued COVID-19 concerns.
The Dane County Cities and Villages Association (DCCVA) has announced its 2020-21 Executive Committee, which was elected during the membership annual meeting held virtually on Wednesday evening, May 13. They are:
In his role as Dane County Executive, Joe Parisi has led recovery efforts in the aftermath of floods, tornadoes, power outages and other calamities.
The Hooper Corporation continues to move forward with its plans to develop in the Village of DeForest.
The trend of voters casting absentee ballots has grown in recent years, and as the April 7 election took place amid the COVID-19 crisis, an unprecedented number of Wisconsinites mailed in their ballots.
The Windsor Village Board is getting closer to instituting an open burn ban.
Gardening has offered area residents under COVID-19 quarantine a chance to get outside and do something productive.
The Dane County Board will be meeting this evening at 7 p.m., remotely. This will be the first regular meeting of the 2020-2022 Dane County Board, following the April election of County Board members, and the initial meeting to elect leadership.
Although it remains closed, the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center is still working to keep local seniors fed with nutritious meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sign for the new athletic complex in DeForest was being installed on Friday. It sits just off River Road.
Electronic Recycling at the Windsor Recycling Center, 4035 Mueller Rd., is occurring as scheduled. While visiting the Recycling Center, please follow the direction of the attendants.
Travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines are working in Wisconsin, according to research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The City of Madison and Dane County are putting forth budget amendments for Public Health Madison & Dane County to support COVID-19 response efforts.
In a county board meeting held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the 2020-2022 term of Dane County Board Supervisors were sworn in.
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday directed the Department of Natural Resources to reopen several state parks, forests, and recreational areas originally closed due to unprecedented crowds and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health.
In light of Gov. Tony Evers’ relaxation of COVID-19 Stay at Home restrictions, The DeForest Area Public Library is offering curbside pickup of materials. The curbside service began Friday, April 24.
In a 5-1-1 vote at its April 21 meeting, the DeForest Village Board approved for President Judd Blau to execute a contract with Visual Labs, Inc. for body-worn cameras and recording services to the police department.
At the Dane County Board’s organizational meeting Tuesday night, officers were elected, and a new County Board term began. DeForest’s Maureen McCarville (District 22) was unanimously elected as one of the board’s Sergeant at Arms.
Another DeForest resident, Stephen Ratzlaff, intends to run for the 37th Assembly District seat occupied by Republican Rep. John Jagler.
With everyone practicing social distancing, Village of DeForest staff will be hosting a virtual Arbor Day event, which has now been moved to April 27. The event will go Facebook live at 10 a.m. to give a demo and share tips and tricks on proper tree planting. That will be followed by a tree …
Staff and officials with the Village of Windsor are still learning how to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
With everyone practicing social distancing, Village of DeForest staff will be hosting a virtual Arbor Day event on April 24. The event will go Facebook live at 10 a.m. to give a demo and share tips and tricks on proper tree planting. That will be followed by a tree planting video with a live…
DeForest Village Trustee Abigail Lowery intends to run as a Democrat for a seat as a Representative in the State Assembly.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins transportation workers and officials throughout the country in observing the annual National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins transportation workers and officials throughout the country in observing the annual National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24.
Egre Road will be closed beginning April 20 between County Highway C and Portage Road for reconstruction. The road will remain open to local traffic and emergency vehicles. The project is projected to completed by May 1.
Gov. Tony Evers today directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 or until a superseding order is issued.
The DeForest Windsor Fire & EMS District (District) is following the DNR’s lead and instituting a district-wide open burn ban.
Both incumbents in the race for spots on the Windsor Village Board will keep their seats in the only contested local election this spring.
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Village of Windsor.
Usually, the DeForest Area Public Library offers a chance for children to improve their reading skills and have fun reading to an officer from the DeForest Police Department. This month, the title of the program was changed to “Read to an Officer with a Twist,” because Lt. Chris Riedel read …
In an effort to promote the new athletic complex, the DeForest Village Board gave Director of Public Service Kelli Bialkowski its approval to complete a partnership with the Madison Mallards.
Spring Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, went about as well as could be expected in the villages of DeForest and Windsor.
On an Election Day that was tough for all poll workers, one voter, Jodee Cox, decided to spread a little joy at their polling place location in DeForest on Tuesday, April 7, by showing up in a dinosaur costume. Local clerks, administrative assistants and election workers put in many hard hou…
In-person voting for the 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference will take place as scheduled on April 7.
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