Freakfest Is Off Again + No Pull-Ups On The Crane Please

Madison WI

17 September, 2021

5:11 PM

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Welcome back, Madison! It's Saturday, so let's start off your weekend with some of the top news stories. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Madison? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 55. Here are the top stories today in Madison: Freakfest is off! For the second year in a row, the downtown Madison Halloween fest is canceled. The City of Madison cited COVID-19 concerns, specifically the rise of the delta virus, in its decision. So start looking for some new and safe ways to celebrate Oct. 31. (Wisconsin State Journal) The UW-Madison graduates of 2020 are graduating again! The university is hosting a ceremony in Camp Randall for grads whose had virtual ceremonies because of COVID-19. (Daily Cardinal) Have you ever heard of Mildred Fish-Harnack? The UW-Madison graduate was executed in 1943 while she was in Germany organizing against Hitler. Rebecca Donner is Fish-Harnack's great-grand-niece, and the author of a new book detailing her aunt's life. (Isthmus) A Madison man is serving 18 years in prison after pleading guilty for reckless homicide. The shooting took place in June 2020. (WKOW) Late Thursday night some Badgers were cited for doing pull-ups on a construction crane in the downtown area. (WMTV - NBC15) Today in Madison: Alzheimer's and Dementia Walk —Elver Park. (7:30 AM) Trucks & Treasures —City of Madison Parks. (9:00 AM) Community English at Goodman South - South Madison Branch Library. (10:00 AM) Educator Open House / Casa abierta para educadores—Pinney Branch Library. (2:00 PM) Movies in the Park: Who Framed Roger Rabbit— High Point Park. (6:00 PM) September Watershed Reading — Arts + Literature Laboratory. (7:00 PM) Madison Patch Notebook University of Wisconsin-Madison: "Class of 2020, we're so ready to welcome you back to campus for your in-person celebration weekend!" (Facebook) Madison Scouts: "Alright, huddle up! Your screening audition videos are due by Oct. 17th! Get your packets as soon as possible so you can turn in an UNDENIABLE audition! auditionscouts.com" (Facebook) University of Wisconsin-Madison: "A $175 million gift will give UW–Madison a state-of-the-art building in the heart of campus and a transformative mission to our new School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences." (Facebook) Fetch Wisconsin Rescue: "Lucky has been with Fetch for almost 2 years! He's had a rough start and is looking for an owner who is comfortable continuing to enforce the rules and boundaries he's worked so hard to learn." (Facebook) Wisconsin Veterans Museum: "In honor of Citizenship Day, we present the story of Frederick M. Hansen. ⁠" (Instagram) Wisconsin Wetlands Association: "We protect and care for the things we love. So today let's revisit what ultimately brings us together—our love of wetlands." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Shopping Therapy Craft and Vendor Show (September 18) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].