Oregon Observer

08/27/2026

Both the Oregon girls and boys cross country teams are looking to build upon the foundations set in summer training.

08/27/2026

A local Oregon author just released another book that’s part of a series, and has turned writing into her second career over the last several years.

08/27/2026

There is a distinct feeling of anticipation that settles over our community in late August—that rustle of fresh notebooks, the smell of sharpened pencils, and the giddy excitement that fills the air. For families and students, the first day of schoo…

There is a distinct feeling of anticipation that settles over our community in late August—that rustle of fresh notebooks, the smell of sharpened pencils, and the giddy excitement that fills the air. For families and students, the first day of school is more than just a date on a calendar; it is a...

08/26/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through Sept. 8 for the Housing Preservation Grants Program.According to a Monday, Aug. 24 USDA news release, the Housing Preservation Grants Program awards qualified…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through Sept. 8 for the Housing Preservation Grants Program.

08/26/2026

Dane County Public Safety Communications has launched a new virtual assistant to help manage calls to the county’s non-emergency line, allowing 911 telecommunicators to spend more time responding to urgent situations and providing lifesaving instruc…

Dane County Public Safety Communications has launched a new virtual assistant to help manage calls to the county’s non-emergency line, allowing 911 telecommunicators to spend more time responding to urgent situations and providing lifesaving instructions.

08/26/2026

Seven players return from an Oregon volleyball team that finished fifth in the Badger Large Conference Tournament last season.

08/25/2026

Oregon Community Calendar: Aug. 27 - Sept. 6

08/25/2026

The Oregon girls swimming team had three top-four finishes in three divisions of the Norski Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 22, at DeForest High School.

08/25/2026

The Oregon boys soccer team has been a perennial state contender and the Panthers return 12 players from a team that advanced to a Division 1 sectional semifinal last season.

08/25/2026

At its Monday, Aug. 24 meeting, the Oregon School District Board of Education welcomed Jeff Wissink as the School Security Officer who will be starting this school year.