Inventory in response to tree-killing beetle shows 205 ash trees in Oregon
45 ‘hazardous’ trees likely removed soonBy: Scott GirardThe Village of Oregon could soon begin removing 45 ash trees designated “hazardous,” including many in the Prairie Mound Cemetery.An inventory of...
View ArticleObserver wins 9 awards at Wisconsin Newspaper Association convention
Awards include two in first place, sweep in all-around photographyBy: Jim FerolieAt a glanceFirst placeEnterprise/interpretive reporting: “Planning the future,” Bill LivickFeature photo: Summer Fest,...
View ArticleVillage Board looks to amend liquor ordinance
Chocolate Caper facing prohibitions in goal to sell wineBy: Bill LivickThe Village Board is looking for a way to grant The Chocolate Caper a license to sell wine, and Monday it took a step in that...
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Community will help decide future of Oregon's ash trees
Nearly 50 ‘hazard’ trees to be removed in villageBy: Scott GirardSee the ash tree inventory: Vil.oregon.wi.us Photo by Scott Girard. The village wants public input on how it should handle ash trees...
View ArticlePlanning Commission approves assisted living facility
Discusses Bergamont change, ‘Sanctuary’ senior livingBy: Scott GirardA plan to build three assisted living buildings at the corner of Jefferson Street and Bergamont Boulevard will go to the Village...
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Village, county plan road transfers
All will be rebuilt before village takes over in 2017-19By: Bill LivickIn briefThe county is planning for the transfer of three road segments to the village before 2020 but will rebuild them all first:...
View ArticleOregon Police recover two stolen vehicles on Friday
By: Scott GirardTwo Village of Oregon residents had vehicles stolen Friday, but police have since recovered both.Oregon Police Department Sgt. Chad Schaub said the two incidents were still under...
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Village Board approves assisted living complex
Buildings will go up at Bergamont Boulevard and Jefferson Street, construction should begin this yearBy: Bill Livick Rendering courtesy TJK Design Build.The Village Board last week approved a plan to...
View ArticleCounty purchase to add to Anderson Farm Park
By: Bill LivickDane County Executive Joe Parisi announced Friday the county’s intent to purchase eight more acres of land for Anderson Farm County Park.If approved by the County Board of Supervisors,...
View ArticleOregon listed in top 10 healthiest housing markets in Wisconsin
By: Bill LivickThe New York financial technology company SmartAsset released the rankings from its second annual Healthiest Housing Markets Study last week, and listed the Village of Oregon at No. 8 in...
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