Oregon Observer

03/06/2025

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business leaders and organizations for their contributions to the community at its 61st annual celebration, held Thursday, Feb. 27 at The Legend at Bergamont.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business leaders and organizations for their contributions to the community at its 61st annual celebration, held Thursday, Feb. 27 at The Legend at Bergamont. The theme of the event was an Old West rodeo and included a silent auction, a BBQ dinner, and...

03/05/2025

Oregon Community Calendar: March 7-16

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Oregon Community Calendar: March 7-16

03/04/2025

The Oregon Village Board voted at its Monday, March 3 meeting to approve contracts for projects within the village and a pair of staff promotions.

03/04/2025

The State Capitol has been a busy place lately. The revolving door in my office never stops turning. Every day I meet with constituents, stakeholders, and interest groups about their priorities for the legislative session.

The State Capitol has been a busy place lately. The revolving door in my office never stops turning. Every day I meet with constituents, stakeholders, and interest groups about their priorities for the legislative session. These meetings are largely focused on the budget and are requests to spend yo...

03/03/2025

Sophomore Cade Aaberg placed third at 138 pounds at the WIAA Division 1 state tournament on Saturday, March 1, at the Kohl Center.

03/03/2025

Oregon had three starters foul out, including its top two leading scorers, in a 63-57 loss to Kettle Moraine in a WIAA Division 1 regional final on Saturday, March 1.

The Oregon girls basketball team had three starters foul out, including its top two leading scorers, in a 63-57 loss to Kettle Moraine in a WIAA Division 1 regional final on Saturday, March 1, in Oregon.

03/03/2025

The Village of Oregon is in the midst of hosting four public information sessions on the upcoming April 1 operational referendum. During the meetings, village officials will provide a presentation about the referendum and its impacts.

The Village of Oregon is in the midst of hosting four public information sessions on the upcoming April 1 operational referendum. During the meetings, village officials will provide a presentation about the referendum and its impacts. Meetings will be hosted in-person or virtually. All in-person ses...

03/03/2025

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today kicked off Women’s History Month, celebrating the remarkable contributions of women throughout history and reaffirming the county’s commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for all.

03/03/2025

OREGON - Royce E. Kreul, age 82, a 53-year resident of Oregon, Wis., died of congestive heart failure on February 26, 2025.

03/03/2025

BROOKLYN - Keith Syvrud, aged 89, of Brooklyn, Wis., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1935, in Madison, Wis., to Arthur and Amelia (Lee) Syvrud.

BROOKLYN - Keith Syvrud, aged 89, of Brooklyn, Wis., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1935, in Madison, Wis., to Arthur and Amelia (Lee) Syvrud. A proud member of a large family, Keith was the youngest of seven brothers: Melford, Donald, Dean, Dennis,...

03/03/2025

BROOKLYN – David A. Dillman, age 74, passed away on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.

03/03/2025

Yvonne A. Marshall, 83, of New Hope, MN, died February 12, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her children, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

03/01/2025

The Oregon girls basketball team built up a 39-point halftime lead and rolled to a 69-25 win over Sun Prairie East in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal game on Friday, March 28, at Oregon High School.

02/28/2025

The Oregon boys basketball beat Beaver Dam 74-65 in a Badger Large Conference regular-season finale on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Oregon High School.

02/28/2025

Village of Oregon police conducted a search warrant based on information discovered during a child po*******hy investigation and arrested a man early Friday, Feb. 28 at his residence at 221 Orchard Drive.

02/28/2025

Sophomore Cade Aaberg punched his ticket to the state semifinals in convincing fashion at the WIAA Division 1 state boys wrestling tournament on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Kohl Center.

02/27/2025

With just over a month until the Tuesday, April 1 spring election and referendum vote, village of Oregon officials are making the case for residents to support a permanent, $1.95 million increase in the property tax levy to maintain services.

With just over a month until the Tuesday, April 1 spring election and referendum vote, village of Oregon officials are making the case for residents to support a permanent, $1.95 million increase in the property tax levy to maintain services and programming and add necessary staffing. The Observer r...

02/27/2025

Oregon High School students held four performances of Disney's The Little Mermaid, which ran Feb. 20-23 at the school’s Performing Arts Center. More than 100 students were involved in the production, in the cast, crew and/or pit orchestra.