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LOFT youth make cat beds for Dane County Humane Society

January 12, 2024

LOFT participants volunteer to create cat beds for the Dane County Humane Society.

Lussier LOFT Middle School, Eastside News Stories, Teens

Tips for avoiding fraud scams

January 8, 2024

In today’s hyperconnected world, it can be difficult to decipher what’s real or fake on the internet.

Older Adults, Eastside News Stories

Eastside News celebrating 100 years

January 5, 2024

2024 is a special year for Eastside News. It’s the year we celebrate the anniversary of its inception. Having a newspaper on the east side for 100 years is a big deal.

Eastside News Stories, Eastside News Centennial

Navigating the hunger game

December 27, 2023

GCC’s kitchen strives to satisfy a multitude of eaters. Meals made in-house are culturally diverse, nutritious — and delicious.

Eastside News Stories, Program Kitchen

Kettles from One Barrel Brewing sit in the space that will be transformed into the taproom for Minocqua Brewing Company.

Minocqua Brewing Company set to open a taproom on East Washington

December 12, 2023

Political progressive Kirk Bangstad will bring his creativity and vision to Madison’s east side.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Suter's Gold Medal Sports was founded by Madison hockey legend Bob Suter, an Olympic gold medal winner in 1980.

Suter’s Gold Medal Sports continues to assist Madison-area skaters

December 5, 2023

Suter’s Gold Medal Sports has been selling hockey equipment and sharpening skates for 43 years.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Gus Kunkle-Schoen, Finn O’Higgins and George Stattelman-Scanlan, the final three Troop 34 Eagle Scouts.

Boy Scout Troop 34 bids farewell after almost 85 years

November 28, 2023

Boy Scout Troop 34 will be retiring its troop number at the end of 2023 and merging with Troop 29.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News, Kids

GCC teens stand in front of a statue of a panther at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

LOFT assisting teens with college prep

November 16, 2023

A LOFT program seeks to help teens break down the college application process into manageable steps.

Lussier LOFT High School, Eastside News Stories, Teens

There are several precautions that can be taken to prevent falls

November 10, 2023

Wisconsin ranks No. 1 in fall-related deaths. Many believe falling is an inevitable part of aging.

Older Adults, Eastside News Stories

Goodman Community Center teens Shayla and Kiara outside the center.

Goodman Community Center is a special place to these 2 amazing teens

November 3, 2023

When GCC is a student’s ‘third place’ — offering a deep sense of belonging — they create a more secure future for themselves.

Lussier LOFT High School, Letesha Nelson, Eastside News Stories, Teens