Several Lodi area children held a car wash and lemonade stand recently and gave all their proceeds to Reach Out Lodi to help people in need. The children raised $248. Pictured are, Everette Olson, Riley Birchler, Parker Olson, Zoey Bahe, Cale Kinsman, Mary Wilkes of Reach Out Lodi, Izzy Bahe…
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Columbia County has released its Senior Dining lunch menu through July.
The next food distribution for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and Reach Out Lodi will be Friday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (or when food runs out).
Recently, Plumer Karate America awarded three college scholarships to Black Belt students this spring. Pictured is Sarah Steinberg, right, receiving a check for $1,500 from PKA co-owner Chris Plumer. Steinberg is a 2020 graduate of Lodi High School and will be attending Madison College in th…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Furst-McNess Corp.’s Lodi location for exposing employees to potential grain dust explosions and other hazards at the feed mill facility. OSHA cited the company for one willful and two serious viola…
The City of Lodi will be celebrating Susie the Duck Day in a different style this year.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds those celebrating the Fourth of July that fireworks are prohibited on all DNR lands. Prohibited areas include state parks and forests as well as state-owned public hunting and fishing properties.
The June edition of Splash inadvertently included an event in its calendar that has been canceled. The July 4 Art in the Park in Lodi will not take place this year.
Wisconsin’s humanities and cultural organizations can apply now for grants of up to $7,500 to help them cope with financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin Humanities CARES Relief Grant program distributed just over $300,000 in its first round of grants earlier thi…
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring 2020 semester Dean's List, which honors 2,210 students, has been released.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Wisconsin by taking part in the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which runs until July 5.
Area farmers markets are up and running. The local communities are glad that they can continue to support the local farmers, food producers and others amid a pandemic that discourages gatherings.
State law enforcement agencies and transportation safety officials are delivering a simple, but potentially life-saving message to all motorists: buckle up – every seat, every trip. During the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign that begins Monday, June 22 and runs through Sunday, J…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now investigating a series of crashes involving multiple vehicles that took place June 12 along the stretch of northbound lanes on I-39/90/94 just outside of Lodi.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now investigating a series of crashes involving multiple vehicles that took place June 12 along the stretch of northbound lanes on I-39/90/94 just outside of Lodi.
In conjunction with National Dairy Month, Alliant Energy’s Foundation announced a $20,000 donation to two Wisconsin food banks that will benefit dairy farmers and communities throughout America’s Dairyland.
As Thursday, June 18, the Village of Dane opened all of its parks.
In celebration of its 48th anniversary, Cousins Subs is offering a 48-cent delivery charge for all orders over the weekend. Sandwich lovers can order their favorite deli fresh and grilled-to-order subs and made-to-order sides online or through the Cousins Subs mobile app with a 48-cent deliv…
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recently recognized students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has announced its semester honors for the spring 2020 semester. Students who earn a 4.0 GPA receive highest honors. High honors go to students earning 3.99 to 3.75 GPA. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 GPAs.
A pair of students from the area graduated last month from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie.
The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee.
A 59-year-old DeForest woman was one of four people who died in a series of crashes near Lodi on Friday, June 12.
While it wasn’t the traditional groundbreaking ceremony, the work that was just getting underway at the Lodi High School stadium was celebrated on June 11.
The Ice Age Trail Alliance was awarded a Joint Effort Marketing grant to help with its Mammoth Hike 40 Challenge.
The Ice Age Trail Alliance-Lodi Valley Chapter is hosting a Trail Improvement Day on Saturday, June 20, beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteering events along the Trail are slowly starting to begin again.
The Rocky Rococo restaurants in DeForest and Lodi have been purchased by TMart Operations I, LLC, owned by the Gussel Family of the Wisconsin Dells.
The Rocky Rococo restaurants in DeForest and Lodi have been purchased by TMart Operations I, LLC, owned by the Gussel Family of the Wisconsin Dells.
Across the state, 49 libraries, historical museums, community centers, and other organizations recently received Wisconsin Humanities CARES Relief Grant emergency funding to help support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding was provided by the National Endowment for the Hum…
Details on a series of three early morning crashes on Friday, June 12, in Columbia County along northbound I-90/94/39 Friday resulting in four fatalities were released at Wisconsin State Patrol press conference.
More details on a series of three early morning crashes in Columbia County along northbound I-90/94/39 Friday resulting in four fatalities were released at Wisconsin State Patrol press conference.
The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin has announced that it will hold a virtual veteran suicide awareness walk next month. Join Department (state) Commander David Wischer in this virtual challenge supporting veteran suicide awareness.
On June 20 – the summer solstice and the day with the most light – Wisconsin residents will join advocates across the world to participate in “The Longest Day” to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice.
Lori Billings has been a third grade teacher at Eagle Point Elementary School for the past eight years. Before that, she served the district as a special education teacher and a special education diagnostician for 19 and a half years.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is reporting four fatalities and seven injuries resulting from a crash that took place at 3:53 a.m. on Friday June 12, on I-39 northbound at State Highway 60 in Columbia County near LODI.
The next food distribution for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and Reach Out Lodi will be Friday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (or when the food runs out).
In honor of National Dairy Month, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is encouraging consumers to stand united with the state's dairy farmers and find simple ways to show support for an industry that contributes so much to Wisconsin's culture and identity.
It’s finally June.
The Bar Buddies Lodi program recently grew its fleet by one.
The Cousins Subs restaurant, located at N1551 Sunset Drive in Lodi, is under new ownership.
On Friday, June 19, the United Methodist Church in Lodi is holding a Red Cross Blood Drive. The church is located at 130 Locust Street.
A rally was held early Friday evening in downtown Lodi, at the four corners, as demonstrators were encouraged to show up with signs showing what Lodi stands for. Organizers wanted to their children and fellow citizens what values they hold dear at the family-friendly event. Those attending w…
The Public Health Department for the City of Madison and Dane County put out a new Forward Dane order on Friday, June 5, removing a 50-person cap on in-person religious services that did not apply to any similar secular activities.
The Ice Age Trail Alliance announced that it is hosting Mammoth Steps, an event designed to reconnect dedicated volunteers with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail after months of being apart.
Residents around Lodi can once again peruse the bookshelves at the Lodi Woman’s Club Public Library. The library re-opened its doors on June 1, Library Director Alex LeClair announced recently.
The community pool at Lodi’s Goeres Park will be closed for the summer, the city announced recently.
During the evening of Tuesday, June 2, between 7:30-10:30 p.m., the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office communications center received numerous telephone calls regarding weather related incidents.
Over the last two weeks, the seniors of Lodi High School and Poynette High School were honored with parades.
The Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and Reach Out Lodi will be adding an additional food distribution location. The mobile pantry site will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8 at Lodi Elementary School.
With the cancellation of this year’s Rally to Fight Hunger due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin FFA is partnering with event sponsor, Kerry, and National FFA to continue to provide this much-needed support throughout the state. The newly created Rally to Fight Hunger Chapter Grant is prov…
The Columbia County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is taking the lead to establish the Columbia County Economic Recovery Team, with the purpose of building a collaborative effort with organizations across Columbia County. The Economic Recovery Team will meet the unique needs of the…
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