11+ hour, 47+ min ago  (497+ words) Democracy is a verb, not a noun. It is a phrase I have repeated often over the years because it captures a simple truth: democracy is not something that sits quietly on the shelf. Democracy requires action. As America prepares…...

11+ hour, 17+ min ago  (452+ words) Reading is DINO-MITE at the Oregon Public Library this summer, where staff recently celebrated the start of the summer reading program. After some independent reading and a story time, participants enjoyed a popsicle. . and a special guest visitor. The Oregon…...

12+ hour, 17+ min ago  (108+ words) Oregon Observer The Jon Aleckson for Assembly Rally at the Village Park in New Glarus on Sunday, June 20 drew some 40 supporters. According to a campaign release, Aleckson, a candidate for the State Assembly District 50 seat this November, talked about affordability…...

20+ hour, 47+ min ago  (171+ words) In June 2025, Jadilyn Di Mola became the first female Eagle Scout in Oregon. Impressed with this milestone, the staff at the Oregon Area Historical Society and Museum began to look for other historic females in leadership positions and were surprised…...

20+ hour, 32+ min ago  (974+ words) 11: 45 a. m. , Oregon Area Senior Center, 219 Park St. There is something special about enjoying live music while you dine. Join us for lunch and to listen to Nancy Allen play beautiful piano music while you eat. We are very fortunate that she…...

1+ day, 2+ min ago  (310+ words) Oregon native Aubree Caya set the single-season school record in goals (24), points (55) and shots (91) for UW-La Crosse in 2025. After playing at Oregon, several alumni have gone on to play at the next level. Here are a few notable former Panthers…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (456+ words) Oregon's Nolan Erfurth goes up for a shot during the Panthers' 76-68 Badger Large Conference win over Milton on Thursday, Jan. 29, at Milton High School. The shot clock is coming to Wisconsin prep basketball this winter on a limited basis. A…...

2+ day, 2+ min ago  (99+ words) Oregon Observer Max Gartzke drove in five runs as Utica rolled past Footville 14-0 in seven innings in a Home Talent Sunday League Southeast Section game on Sunday, June 28, at Utica Field. Gartzke finished 3-for-3 and also scored two runs Peyton…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (902+ words) Most people judge a decision by the outcome. If things work out, the decision was good. If they don't, the decision was bad. That sounds reasonable until you spend years making decisions where outcomes depend on factors you cannot fully…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (185+ words) Oregon Observer Thank you to all who attended the Democratic State Senate District 17 candidate forum on June 10 at the New Glarus High School Auditorium. Though the storms that day caused a lot of damage & left hundreds in the area without…...