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Wisconsin DOT: I-39/90/94 near Portage in Columbia County will have rolling closures, reducing traffic to one lane in both directions starting Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 for demolition of the County U bridge. Closures will take place between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
This closure is part of the I-39/90/94 bridge replacement project over the Wisconsin River.
****WEATHER ALERT****
We are aware of the numerous reports of water over the roadway, along with potential mudslides in the Lodi area, and throughout the county. Please stay safe and stay home! We are being assisted by emergency personnel, fire departments, EMS, and the highway department. 
DOT: Part of the WIS 113 project between Lodi and Okee in Columbia County, the Merrimac Ferry will be closed Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16, for resurfacing of the south landing leading to the ferry.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
Many bird watchers look forward to the annual crane count coordinated by the International Crane Foundation. This year, it was held on April 13.
Notice from Columbia County Emergency Management: County Emergency Management will be participating in the Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill tomorrow, April 11, at 1:45 P.M. and 6:45 P.M. We will activate all of the sirens as they would during a real tornado warning during both drills.
This will be a good time for your home, business, school, etc. to practice what you would do if your location would be in the path of a real tornado warning.
The alert tone on the sirens is a steady 3 minute tone. When you hear this tone outside of the monthly first Wednesday test (between noon and 12:30 P.M. on the first Wednesday of the month) you should Immediately tune into local media or an all-hazards “weather radio.” And, seek appropriate shelter immediately.
The siren system will never sound an “all-clear” signal. Sometimes the sirens will sound multiple times for an extended warning. The sirens are for outdoor warning only and shall not be relied upon for indoor warning. Make sure you have wireless alerts enabled on your cell phones. All homes, businesses and buildings in general should have an all-hazards “weather” radio to receive critical emergency warnings.
Review: Movie franchise a ghost of its former self
What has happened to the “Ghostbusters” movie franchise? For over a quarter century Hollywood resisted the temptation to spoil the one-two punch of the 1984 comedy classic and its decent-enough
Poynette School District students to benefit
A highpoint of the Poynette School District’s Board of Education meetings is the monthly report of donations, but the Feb. 19 meeting came with questions, specifically, “How much again?”
Hoops season ends for Poynette, Lodi boys' teams
After shocking No. 1 seed Pardeeville to stay alive in the postseason, the Poynette boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end on Saturday against Marshall.
Sorry. It’s just too cold for little trail trekkers. See you at the next one in February!
We know you’re all a bit bamboozled by this snowy snow tomfoolery, but do us a favor and dig out your local fire hydrants at some point today. We’re firm believers that if the hydrants are accessible, we won’t need them. 🤞
The Poynette Schools will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024 due to the Winter Storm Warning. 🌨❄️
Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly listed the deadline for candidacy filing, which is 5 p.m. on Jan. 2.
Whatever political winds are blowing in the lead-up to April elections, there will be big changes as many board members have declared non-candidacy as they finish their terms.
Long awaited fresh snowfall at the MacKenzie Center.
**Dog has been returned to its owner**
Poynette Community, we need your help spreading the word to find the owners of this male golden retriever.
This fella was found in the 100blk of Old Settlers Trl., Village of Poynette. If you have any information regarding the owners, please contact the Poynette Police Department at (608) 635–2588.
Please mark your calendars for trick or treating on October 31st from 4 to 7 pm! This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to dress up in their favorite costumes and collect delicious treats. Remember to inform your friends and family so they do not miss out on the fun!
Poynette Community, we will be hosting a Bike Safety Rodeo. October 07, 2023, from 10am-1pm, at the Poynette Police Department.
If you have any questions and/or would like to make a donation please contact Lt. Duell, at [email protected] or (608) 635-2588.
The Poynette School District Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, 09/20/23, at 6pm. Line up will be in the 100blk N. Cleveland St., and will proceed into the school parking lot. Temporary No Parking signs will be posted in the 100blk N. Main St., from approximately 5pm-6:30pm. If anyone has questions reference Homecoming festivities don’t hesitate to contact SRO Drake Coleman at [email protected]
Wisconsin DNR issues air quality alert:
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a statewide air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada.
The advisory is in effect from noon on Friday, July 14 through noon on Sunday, July 16. The Air Quality Index is expected to range from the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) level to possible scattered areas reaching the Unhealthy (Red) level.
The smoke will reach northwest counties this afternoon and evening. The heaviest smoke impacts are expected in the southern half of the state, where smoke is expected to arrive early Saturday morning. It is advised to close all windows and doors during heavy smoke – especially overnight – to help prevent smoke from entering homes and buildings.
This event likely will not be as prolonged or as severe as the wildfire smoke event in late June. During this air quality advisory, the DNR recommends those in sensitive groups (people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who work outdoors) consider avoiding prolonged or heavy exertion, while everyone else limit prolonged or heavy exertion.
If the Air Quality Index reaches the red Unhealthy level, sensitive groups should consider moving events inside, and everyone else should consider avoiding heavy exertion. During the advisory, watch for symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath as a sign to take a break or move indoors.
Today, Chief Adam Rogge issued Administrative Assistant Sarah Roche a Life Saving Certificate and pin. The certificate and pin were in recognition of an incident that occurred on 05/25/23, where Administrative Assistant Sarah Roche located an individual with suicidal ideation’s, straddling the top railing of the S. Main St., bridge.
Administrative Assistant Roche took it upon herself to get that individual off the railing and safely to the ground until law-enforcement could arrive on scene and take over. Well done Sarah!
We would also like to thank the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department and Poynette/Dekorra EMS for their assistance in this incident.
PRESS RELEASE — ACTIVE FIRE
On May 24th, 2023 at around 2:04PM, the Columbia County Dispatch Center began receiving calls about the Columbia County Recycling Center being on fire. Deputies responded and found that several storage buildings were fully engulfed in flames. At this time, the main recycling center building has not been affected.
Many fire agencies from around the area have responded to assist fighting this large fire. This is still a very active fire scene. You can expect to see large amounts of firetruck traffic on Highway 16 between Wyocena and Portage.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office would ask that you avoid this area for the remainder of the day. Fire crews are expected to be battling this fire into the night. Additional traffic on the roadway can cause hazardous situations for firetrucks and personnel that are on scene.
Columbia County Emergency Management is at the scene and assisting all fire agencies with their needs.
— Sheriff Roger Brandner
The Lodi Spring Garage sales are this weekend! Check out today's Hometown Shopper for all the area listings.
The Dane County Planning and Development office will be holding a public hearing on March 28, discussing the proposal of a quarry to extract limestone and other minerals from the Town of Dane over the next 75 years.
The Dane County Planning and Development office will be holding a public hearing on March 28, discussing the proposal of a quarry to extract limestone and other minerals from the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Bob Koch, Columbia County Emergency Management Coordinator
(608) 742-4166 ext. 1308
February 27, 2023
Sandbags Available to Columbia County Residents, Businesses, and Facilities.
Columbia County Emergency Management and the Columbia County Highway Department have sandbags and sand available to people in Columbia County at the main Highway Department Shop, 338 Old Highway 16 West, Wyocena, WI 53969. This is due to the potential for flooding as the result of rapid snow melt and rain.
Please contact the Highway Shop main line at (608) 429-2136 during office hours M-F from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ahead of coming to the shop to pick up sandbags and sand.
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This morning Poynette Police Chief Adam Rogge and Columbia District Attorney Brenda Yaskal held a press conference on the case of a 7-year-old girl who was injured with a gunshot wound to the leg over the weekend. Investigators suspect the shot was fired by a boy under the age of 10. A Poynette man arrested in connection to the incident, on suspicion of misdemeanor leaving a loaded firearm in within reach of a child, has since been released from Columbia County Jail, scheduled for an initial court appearance later in the month.
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