Community News and Events
2018
- Residents should use caution amid low river levels near Monterey Dam (Jvl Gazette, 7-20-18)
- Residents flock to see Monterey Dam torn out (Jvl Gazette, 7-19-18)
- River drops nearly 2 feet after Monterey dam removal (Jvl Gazette, 7-17-18)
- DNR awards Janesville $400,000 grant for Monterey Dam removal (Jvl Gazette, 7-17-18)
- Removal of Monterey Dam begins (Jvl Gazette, 7-13-18)
- What happens when Lake Superior has too much water- It dumps it into an already overflowing Lake Michigan (Chicago Tribune, 7-13-18)
- Wisconsin Highway 59 ramp to I-39-90 is closing for three weeks (WISC3000, 7-2-18)
- Duck numbers deserve close watch as habitat dwindles (Milw Journal Sentinel, 7-4-18)
- Rock County to get a rain reprieve (Jvl Gazette, 6-20-18)
- Boats, piers in peril as Lake Kegonsa’s rising waters wreak havoc (WI State Journal, 6-20-18)
- Madison records 4 consecutive days of 90-plus weather in May for first time (WI State Journal, 5-30-18)
- Madison, Milwaukee set record high temperatures on Sunday (WI State Journal, 5-28-18)
- Dam Gates Are fully Open (Jvl Gazette LTE, 5-21-18)
- Thumbs Down to More Dam Conspiracies (Gazette Opinion, 5-21-18)
- Bowers’ Island Bar and Grill (Edgerton Reporter, 5-16-18)
- Flood warning extended to Lake Koshkonong (Jvl Gazette, 5-16-18)
- Minor flooding expected along the Rock Riverr (Jvl Gazette, 5-15-18)
- Carp Infestation (Jvl Gazette, 5-13-18)
- Flooding possible along southern Wisconsin rivers, streams this weekend, thanks to persistent rain (WI State Journal, 5-10-18)
- Lake Lot 101 workshop to be held in Lake Mills (RKLD Community News, 4-26-18)
- Buckhorn Supper Club owner wins Restaurateur of the Year (Jvl Gazette, 4-23-18)
- Biggest snowstorm of the season hits Madison with a record 7.2 inches of snow (WI State Journal, 4-19-18)
- The Anchor’s Break in the Weather party coming out of hibernation (Jvl Gazette, 4-19-18)
- Forecasters call April’s start among coldest in 130 years (Chicago Tribune, 4-19-18)
- Questions over Fulton’s tourism draw arise after rescinded board decision (Jvl Gazette, 3-29-18)
- Cold, Snowy Winter Makes Way for Above Average Temps (Jvl Gazette, 3-20-18)
- Buckhorn is Restaurant of the Year 2018 (Wisconsin Restaurant Association 3-19-18)
- Plan seeks to drown out sea of green in Wisconsin River by cutting algae-causing pollutants (MilwJ-S, 2-22-19)
- Rock River walleyes will be available in record numbers, (Jvl Gazette, 3-18-18)
- Unseasonably warm weather has anglers anxious to set a hook (Jvl Gazette, 3-11-18)
- Flood warnings issued for Afton, Lake Koshkonong (Jvl Gazette, 2-25-18)
- Heavy rains, frost combine to prompt flooding countywide (Daily Jefferson, 2-21-18)
- Riders take dirt bikes onto frozen Lake Koshkonong (Jvl Gazette, 2-4-18)
- Mud Lake fish kill starts Monday to remove carp, improve fishery (WI State Journal, 1-12-18)
- Snowmobiler crashes on Rock River in downtown Fort Atkinson (Daily Jefferson, 1-18-18)
- Holiday week is second coldest recorded in Madison (WI State Journal, 1-2-18)
2017
- Sumner Grants Variance to Develop Shoreline (Edgerton Reporter, 12-27-17)
- Edgerton businessman leads effort to donate new sonar equipment to local rescue teams (Jvl Gazette, 11-30-17)
- Remembering Helen Everson (Edgerton Reporter, 12-6 -7)
- Community Packs Fundraiser (Edgerton Reporter, 12-6-17)
- Businesses fund sonar units for six area river, lake rescue boats (Daily Jefferson County Union, 11-30-17)
- Sumner Talks County Floodplain Mgmt Options (Edgerton Reporter, 11-29-17)
- Open Invitation to Emigail’s Owner Funder (Edgerton Reporter, 11-29-17)
- Stagecoach livens up as sun goes down (Jvl Gazette, 11-16-17)
- Fundraiser for Local Restaurant Owner (Edgerton Reporter, 11-8-17)
- Pettit’s Lakeview visit proves fitting end to summer (Jvl Gazette, 10-19-17)
- Amid drawdown, fishery closure proposed for Little Muskego Lake (Milw Journal Sentinel (10-12-17)
- Koshkonong hears sheriff’s office policing ideas (Jefferson County Union, 1-11-17)
- Why have dead carp been turning up on lake shores (WI State Journal, 10-2-17)
- Summer returns Monday, Tuesday (WI State Journal, 10-2-17)
- More records possible as September heat wave continues (WI State Journal, 9 21 17)
- New Anchor Owner Brings Experience (Edgerton Reporter, 9 20 17)
- New owner of The Anchor sees more entertainment potential (Jvl Gazette, 9-13-17)
- Buckhorn seventh in popularity (Jefferson Daily Union, 9-12-17)
- Buckhorn Honored as Among Best Supper Clubs (Edgerton Reporter, 9-7-16)
- Wake sport enthusiasts help people with disabilities ride the waves (Jvl Gazette, 8-16-17)
- Walker seeks disaster declaration after floods (Janesville Gazette, 8-16-17)
- It’s Official 2017 is Wettest Record Ever in Wisconsin (WI Ag Connection, 8 9 17)
- Wisconsin records wettest year on record through July (Milw Jounal Sentinel, 8 8 17)
- East Koshkonong Church Celebrates 125th Anniversary (Edgerton Reporter, 8-2-17)
- WPT films segment on late Fort Poet (Edgerton Reporter, 6-28-17)
- Trolling the Way to Go on Basin Lakes (Janesville Gazette, 6-4-17)
- Walker extends chamber of commerce theme with new DNR chief (WI State Journal, 5 25 17)
- East Troy residents caution Janesville on dam removal (Jvl Gazette, 5-14-17)
- Break in the Weather Party Brings a Crowd (Edgerton Reporter, 5-3-17)
- Albion Quarry Gets Final Approval (Edgerton Reporter, 5-3-17)
- MRM Raceway Opens for Second Season (Edgerton Reporter, 5-3-17)
- Blue Gilly’s excels at more than just pancakes (Janesville Gazette, 4- 20-17)
- Break in the Weather party is April 29 at The Anchor (Jvl Gazette, 4-19-17)
- DNR settles suit by agreeing to move toward lake pollution limit (WI State Journal 4-18-17)
- Milton raptor center releases recovered saw whet owl (Jvl Gazette, 3-29-17)
- Janesville City Council votes to remove Monterey Dam (Jvl Gazette, 3-28-17)
- I39/90 corridor quarry proposal causes concern among residents (NBC 15, 3-21-17)
- Indianford Bridge closing for major repairs next year (Edgerton Reporter, 3-15-17)
- Walleyes could be cause of high Rock River levels (Janesville Gazette, 3-12-17)
- November March Snowfall 2016 17 (Janesville Gazette, 3-11-17)
- Westminster champ back at work in Newville (Jvl Gazettte, 3-6-17)
- Rock River walleye fishing facing perfect storm (Jvl Gazette, 3-5-17)
- Permit Granted for Future Distillery (Edgerton Reporter, 2-23-17)
- Warm Weather Forecasted, Experts Say Stay off the Ice (Janesville Gazette, 2-16-17)
- Hidden Valley Campgrounds Changes Name (Edgerton Reporter, 1-25-17)
- Yetti’s brings Lake House favs to bar & grill (Milton Courier, 1-25-17)
- A new view Country View (Milton Courier, 1-16-17)
- Monterey Dam removal pros outweigh cons, panel says (Janesville Gazette, 1-11-17)
- WI Communities Named for Diverse Set of Places (Janesville Gazette, 1-9-2017)
- Newville ride share aims to reduce interstate traffic (Janesville Gazette, 1-8-17)
2016
- DNR purges climate change from web page (Janesville Gazette, 12-29-16)
- Charity Ice Race to Benefit Wounded Veterans Jan 28 on Lake Koshkonong (Roadracing World Publishing, Inc., 12-27-16)
- Newville Park and Ride Opens (Edgerton Reporter, 12-21-16)
- New Bar and Grill on Blackhawk Island (Edgerton Reporter, 12-21-16)
- DNR warns of thin ice (WKOW Madison, 12-15-16)
- Newville interstate construction ends for winter (Jvl Gazette, 12-5-16)
- Lake denizens of the deep (Janesville Gazette, 12-4-16)
- Local artist flag symbolizes men’s love of country, (Jvl Gazette – 12-4-16)
- Historic Lake House Inn closes (Edgerton Reporter, 11-30-16)
- Walleye bite is on (Jvl Gazette, 11-27-16)
- Residents share concerns over Monterey Dam removal (Jvl Gazette, 11-11-16)
- Thumbs Up to Newville (Janesville Gazette, 10-31-16)
- Try blade baits on tentative autumn walleyes (Janesville Gazette, 10-30-2016)
- Newville Area a Hot Spot for Housing Starts (Janesville Gazette, 10-22-16)
- City county leaders unveil plan to sell Estabrook Dam to MMSD for $1 without County Board approval (Fox6 News, 10-3-16)
- Showboat showcases unique burgers (Milton Courier, 7-29-16)
- Wisconsin DNR may buy land once eyed for nuclear plant (Milw Journal Sentinel, 7-20-16)
- Commercial fishers clean rough fish from the Rock River (Janesville Gazette, 7-21-16)
- Area’s rainfall shortage isn’t a problem—yet (Janesville Gazette, 7-19-16)
- Address issues to protect water (Janesville Gazette, 7-11-2016)
- Delavan Lake algae not cause for concern, official says (Janesville Gazette, 7-10-16)
- As DNR woes grow, former critic says she’s its best protector (WI State Journal, 6-27-16)
- Justin Schultz _ DNR Bat Study (Janesville Gazette, 6-26-16)
- Community marks 50 years of Man-Made Lake Redstone (Janesville Gazette, 6-26-16)
- Road work slows Rock River traffic (Janesville Gazette, 6-13-16)
- New Business Offers Kayak Rentals and More (Edgerton Reporter, 5-25-16)
- Restaurant review_ Former charm, value not lost at new Anchor Inn (Jvl Gazette, 5-5-16)
- Ultimate fish fry: Bark River Hatchery gives nature a boost (Jvl Gazette, 4-24-16)
- Fixes Come Slowly For Growing List of Impaired Lakes & Streams (Madison.com 4-18-16)
- Wisconsin’s Crazy Spring Weather (MJS 4-18-16)
- DNR Northwoods dam plan divides residents (MJS, 4-14-16)
- Fish Hatchery Banquet A Success (Edgerton Reporter, 4-6-16)
- Legal trolling will change spring strategies (Jvl Gazette, 2-7-16)
- Family’s fight over vacation land goes to U.S. Supreme Court (Milw Journal, 1-24-16)
- Local restaurateur elected Wisconsin Restaurant Association chairman (Jvl Gazette, 1-21-16)
- Slow Start On Area Ice (Peck, 1-10-16)
2015
- Inside Wisconsin Supper Clubs at Stagecoach Inn (Urban Milw., 12-23-15)
- Slow No Wake Issued for Rock River (12-17-15)
- RRSP Thank You Ltr (12-15-15)
- Will warmth last_ (Janesville Gazette, 12-14-15)
- The New Speaker of the House Has Spoken: Buckhorn Supper Club is his favorite. (Wisconsin Supper Clubs Website, 11-11-15)
- Boaters getting last minute rides in before seasons end should be aware of wind (WKOW, 10-15-15)
- Seiner rescued after boat capsizes on lake (Daily Jefferson County Union News, 10-14-15)
- Ambience, service make Buckhorn truly special (Jvl Gazette, 10-8-15)
- Koshtoberfest Pub Crawl to include Edgerton, Milton (Edgerton Reporter, 9-30-15)
- Taverns targeted in area break-ins (Daily Union, 9-18-15)
- New State-of-the-art Anchor Inn to Open (Edgerton Reporter, 9-2-15)
- Legal Snafu Snarls Glenn Oaks Subdivision (Edgerton Reporter, 8-19-15)
- Shekey house on National Register (Daily Union, 8-6-15)
- Ruckus Over Newville Roundabouts (Edgerton Reporter, 7-22-15)
- Anchor Inn completion delayed until Aug. 1 (Jvl Gazette, 7-2-15)
- Don’t Bar Counties’s Ability to Protect Shore Land (Editorial 6-16-15)
- Rain floods streets but Rock River levels are steady (Jvl Gazette, 6-16-15)
- When Was John Nolen Causeway Constructed (Wisconsin State Journal (6-8-15)
- Budget Would Weaken County’s Ability to Protect Shoreland (Journal Sentinel 6-6-15)
- North Shore Inn focuses on fine food, friendliness (Jvl Gazette 6-4-15)
- Raptor lady teaches people about birds of prey (Milton 5-31-15)
- Contributors get sneak peek at museum’s duck-hunting exhibit (Daily Jefferson County Union News, 5-15-2015)
- Festive Fourth Planned for Anchor Inn (Edgerton Reporter, 4-29-15)
- Rosati’s Pizza Works in Key Rock River Location (Jvl Gazette, 4-16-15)
- Rosati’s Comes to Newville (Edgerton Reporter, 4-15-15)
- Water Skiers Pull for a Cure in Newville (Edgerton Reporter, 4-15-15)
- New Anchor Coming to Newville (Jvl Gazette, 4-6-15)
- Did you hear about this development_ (Jvl Gazette, April 1st, 2015)
- Rosati’s brings tastes of Chicago to Newville (Milton Courier, 4-1-15)
- Business Petitions Against Monterey Dam Removal (Jvl Gazette, 3-22-15)
- Pipeline opponents urge support (Daily Jefferson County Union-News 3-20-15)
- Janesville Explores Removing Monterey Dam (Janesville Gazette, 3-1-15)
- This Winter Could be Worse (Janesville Gazette 2-19-15)
- Milton man set Guinness record on Lake Koshkonong – (Wisconsin State Journal 2-1-2015)
- Dig deeper into Enbridge pipeline with impact statement (Janesville Gazette, 2-1-2015)
- Rosati’s Newville To Open This Spring (Edgerton Reporter, 1-14-15)
2014
- No Snow December a First (Jvl Gazette, 12-31-14)
- Martins Leave Land Legacy (Jvl Gazette, 12-16-14)
- AMA Ice Racing to Crown First 2015 Champions on Lake Koshkonong (American Motorcyclist Association, 11-26-14)
- City, county taking up pipeline issue – (Janesville Gazette, 12-5- 2014)
- Fort urges assessing oil risks – (Daily Jefferson County Union News, 11-7-2014)
- The Power of a Flower (Jvl Gazette, 10-19-14)
- Downtown Important to Janesville’s future (Jvl Gazette, 10-16-14)
- Suit against DNR over White Bear Lake levels can continue, judge rules (TwinCities.com, 10-7-14)
- Brown Water – CAFOs drove family from Kewaunee County 9-19-14
- Fishing at The Dam – (Jvl Gazette, 9-16-14)
- Cool Summer_ 90 degrees was a rarity (Jvl Gazette, 9-24-14)
- The Government Is Controlling Private Property to Save Frog Species Not Seen in 50 Years (Commentary, 8-29-14)
- Manure spill of 1 million gallons nets farmers $464 fine (MJS. 8-15-14)
- New uses for carp tested (MJS, 8-14-14)
- Algae Blooms Problem in State (MJS, 8-10-14)
- Water Levels, Property Values_ Local Organizations Work With DNR (Jvl Gazette, 8-10-14)
- Virus Affecting Carp Enters Rock River (Jvl Gazette, 8-10-14)
- Early Morning Fire Guts Anchor Inn (Edgerton Reporter 8-6-14)
- DNR Seeks Input On Land Use (Jvl Gazette, 6-27-14)
- Cops and Bobbers On Lake Koshkonong (Jvl Gazette, 6-25-14)
- Pipeline Upgrade Affects Koshkonong (Jvl Gazette, 5.31.14)
- Shipwrecked Cove Opens In Newville (Edgerton Reporter, 5-21-14)
- Newville’s Break In the Weather Party (Jvl Gazette, 4-26-14)
- Embracing the Rock (Janesville Gazette, 4-20-14)
- Emigail’s Roadhouse in Newville (Janesville Gazette, 4-16-14)
- Wardens Polish Their Airboat Skills (Edgerton Reporter, 4-9-14)
- Rock-Koshkonong Fish Stocking Report
- RRTI Trail Towns Manual
- RRT Water Trail Inventory numbers
- Riverfront Dreams
- Eagles Congregate At Indianford Dam – Edgerton Reporter, 2-26.14
- Board Suspends Countryside (Edgerton Reporter, 2-26-14)
- Eagles Congregate At Indianford Dam – Edgerton Reporter, 2-26.14
- Board Suspends Countryside (Edgerton Reporter, 2-26-14)
- Rockdale Bar and Grill – Edgerton Reporter, 2-19-14
- Plan to Buy Airboat Divides Commission – Edgerton Reporter, 2-19-14
- Suchanek sets new motorcycle record on ice – JvlGazette, 2-1-14
- Eyeing Eagles – Janesville Gazette, 1.14.14
- Carp Seining (Outdoor Channel, 1-10-14)
2013
- Off the Hook Opens (Edgerton Reporter 10-23-13)
- More Lakes Approved For Open-Water Duck Hunting _ Wisconsin Public Radio News (WPR, 8-14-13)
- Buchhorn Supper Club Among WI Best (Jvl Gazette, 7-30-13)
- Newville Interchange Redevelopment (Janesville Gazette, 7-26-13)
- Clear Lake Residents Spar Over SNW (Edgerton Reporter, 7-17-13)
- Endangered Orchid Shows it has Attitude (Jvl Gazette, 7-21-13)
- Rock River Scenic Route Signed ino Law (Edgerton Reporter, 7-10-13)
- Norm’s Hideaway Fish Fry Worth Trying (Jvl Gazette, 6-13-13)
- Finding Fish in a Belly-Full River (Ted Peck, 6-9-13)
- Anchor Inn Break in the Weather (Edgerton Reporter, 4-24-13)
- Dockside BarGrill Open for Business (Edgerton Reporter, 4-24-13)
- Watching the rivers flow once again in our lifetime (DS Pledger, 4-21-13)
- Rock River Achieves National Status (Jvl Gazette, 4-21-13)
- Designations will help buoy cities along Rock River (Jvl Gazette Editorial, 4-23-13)
- Boy Lands Monster Catfish(Janesville Gazette, 4-2-13)
- The Rock River Water Trail is now a National Water Trail(4-5-13)
- Lakes Edition Wins National Award (Edgerton Reporter, 4-24-13)
- Boy Lands Monster Catfish (JanesvilleGazette,4-2-13)
- Rock River Walleye Run Could See Delay(JanesvilleGazette,4-1-13)
- Manure Runoff Report (March 27, 2013)
- Beloit Man Dies in Snowmobile Accident (Walworth County Today, 3-4-13)
- Milton man breaks own ice wheelie record (Jefferson Daily Union, 1-29-13)
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2012
- RRKA still very much afloat (Jefferson Daily Union 12.17.12)
- Ted Peck Wants Trolling in Newville Down River (Jvl Gazette, 5-6-12)
- New Bar Building at Lakeview (Edgerton Reporter, 1-18-12)
2011
- Ted Peck on Fishing Frenzy (Jvl Gazette, 11-6-11)
- council set up for river trail initiative
- Ted Peck on Lake Koshkonong Walleye Frenzy (Jvl Gazette, 8-21-11)
- Fishermen Not Involved in Fish Kill (Edgerton Reporter, 7.13.11)
- Men Sentenced for Jefferson County Fish Kill (Channel3000.com 6.28.11)
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- Newville_’s History Unrecorded (Lakes Edition 6.1.11)
- All About Bark River Hatchery (Lakes Edition, 6.1.11)
- Area Fishing Abounds (Lakes Edition, 6.1.11)
- DNR Don Bush Retires (Janesville Gazette, 5.29.11)
- Icecap_Goes_Out_on_Lake_Koshkonong_(Jefferson_Union_3.25.11)[1]
- Charges Filed in Fish Kill Case (Edgerton Reporter 2.9
- Airplane Crashes on Koshkonong (Jefferson Daily Union 2.7.11)
- Milton man establishes record (Janesville Gazette 2.6.11)
- Fishers charged in fish kill (Janesville Gazette 2.2.11)
- Seiners charged in fish kill (Jefferson Daily Union 2.1.11)
- Koshkonong access cleanup this Saturday (Jefferson Daily Union 1.26.11)
2010
2009
- Fall-is-fine-for-fishin-Janesville-Gazette-9-30-09_
- Carving-a-future_Janesville-Gazette-8-23-09
- NotManyLeavingNewville-Janesville-Gazette-7-20-09
- ThumbsUpToFloodVideoAward7-20-09
- MockBoatCrashProvidesTrainingJefferson-7-16-20
- Koshkonong Creek (Edgerton Rerporter 5.13.09)
- Ted-Peck-Janesville-Gazette-4-5-09
2008
- RRSP-Receives-Donated-Defrib-Milton-Courier-3-26-08
- RockRiverBoatPatrolSavesLifeEdgertonReporter-9-17-08
- Duck-hunting-history-on-Lake-Koshkonong_JvlGazette
- CarpSeinersArePassionateAbout_JanesvilleG
- ShorelineClean-upFundraiser-Jvl-Gazette-8-14-08
- TheyHealTheLand8-10-08 Awaiting the tourists _Jvl Gazette 8 4 08_
- Turtle hunter is ducky friend _Jvl Gazette 8 2 08_
- FloodCouldMakeforBetterFishing-6-22-08_
- RRSP-Receives-Donated-Defrib-Milton-Courier-3-26-08
- Awaiting the tourists _Jvl Gazette 8 4 08_ (1)
- Turtle hunter is ducky friend _Jvl Gazette 8 2 08_ (1)
- FloodCouldMakeforBetterFishing-6-22-08_ (1)
- RRSP-Receives-Donated-Defrib-Milton-Courier-3-26-08 (1)
2007
1998-2006
- Ted Peck2AUG2005
- jan-30-2005-deluxeiceshanties
- jan-23-endgerton-snowmobilers
- LakeKoshkonongiceboomjarswoman
- renew2001
1908
Four Drown in Koshkonong (12.10.1908)