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In anticipation of Spring, members of the Montello Lions Club and a few extra helpers spent a very cold Saturday morning cleaning up around the waterfalls in downtown Montello on April 16th. They cleared quite a bit of brush from the site, making it look extra-nice for our seasonal visitors! (Photo by Chuck Harsh)

Perry Drew (far left) from Westfield’s American Legion Post 244 and John Abbott (far right) from Westfield’s VFW Post 8718 presented Dave and Cathy Robinson, representing the Orphan Grain Train, with checks from their respective Posts totaling $700.00.  The Orphan Grain Train collected donations to purchase medical supplies that will be sent to

Josey Gilbertson, a junior at Montello High School, was named the winner of this year’s Fish-N-Fun Button Design Contest. Josey received a $100 check from the Montello Area Chamber of Commerce, presented by members Bill and Carol Faulkner. Dakota Dedrick, a sophomore at MHS, was named this year’s runner-up. (Photo submitted)

Marquette County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Travis Bittelman, was arrested April 6th on charges relating to an ongoing investigation into allegations that the deputy was engaging in potentially inappropriate sexual behavior.

Marquette County’s Spring Election on April 5th resulted in a light turnout this year. There was a total of 2,197 voters at the polls, representing a 17.5% voter turnout.

Come “Under the Sea” with us THIS WEEKEND! Tickets sold at the door; seats at a first-come, first-served basis. Concessions will be available, including limited-edition cookies (same designer as our HS show), cake pops and candy bars.

On March 23rd, some of the area fire departments got together and held the First Annual Dodgeball Tournament. Westfield, Montello, and Oxford played each other in turnout gear and air packs. A big thanks to Chief Stauffacher and the Westfield Fire department for hosting. (Photos submitted)

The Westfield Fire Department recently received a grant from the Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative ’s Operation Round-Up. The grant in the amount of $2,540 was used to purchase reflective safety vests and structural firefighting gloves for all the Department’s members.

Montello Jr./Sr. High Industrial Technology Education teacher Corey Foght has received the Wisconsin Technology Education Association’s award for Exemplary Achievement in Technology Education.

County Board Chairperson Bob Miller and County Board Supervisor Jon Sheller were thanked for their many years of service on the Marquette County Board after last week's county board meeting.  Both chose to retire from their positions.  This was their last county board meeting.