October marks National Substance Use Prevention Month. Amid the ongoing opioid epidemic, ramping up overdose prevention messaging has become crucial. Drug education campaigns should include some critical messaging that must reach every community. oregonobserver.com/opinion/column…

The Oregon girls swimming team celebrated Senior Night with a 127-39 Badger Large win over Fort Atkinson on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Oregon Community Pool. oregonobserver.com/sports/girls-s…

Oregon Community Calendar: Oct. 26 - Nov. 5 oregonobserver.com/news/oregon-co…

The No. 11-seeded Oregon volleyball team fell to sixth-seeded Janesville Craig in straight sets in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal match on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Janesville Craig High School. oregonobserver.com/sports/volleyb…

Last week, the Wisconsin State Senate passed two bipartisan bills co-authored by Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit). oregonobserver.com/news/governmen…

No. 6-seeded Oregon (8-6-6, 5-1-1 Badger Large) defeated the No. 11-seeded Janesville Craig Cougars (5-10, 3-6 Big Eight) 5-0 in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Oregon High School. oregonobserver.com/sports/boys-so…

Something very unique and special has happened in our village over the last few years, it is the emergence of new art and public art, something that has been discussed among artists for years. oregonobserver.com/opinion/column…

For Oregon sophomore Kaito Mikkelson, the entire cross country season became a crash course for a student-athlete who continues training for lacrosse. oregonobserver.com/sports/boys-cr…

The Oregon School District will have a tax rate drop for the eighth consecutive year, although with rising equalized property values throughout the district, not all taxpayers will necessarily see a reduction in school taxes for 2024. oregonobserver.com/news/education…

Oregon freshman Reese Tauschek saved her best races for the end of the season. oregonobserver.com/sports/girls-c…

A Brooklyn man charged with sexually assaulting a woman on the Oregon Rotary Bike Trail in March will face a jury trial beginning June 11, 2024. oregonobserver.com/news/governmen…

Well, now it’s official. The “mini” Tin Man standing at the corner of Janesville and Park streets is the new ambassador for the Village of Oregon after a dedication ceremony on Oct. 19. oregonobserver.com/news/community…

If you want to make sure you get treats, not tricks this Halloween, make sure you know the hours for your annual fall candy-gathering opportunities. oregonobserver.com/news/community…

Oregon Middle School eighth-grade student and violinist Lorenz Fradkin-Annen won the Youth Concerto Competition and will be performing with the Madison Symphony Orchestra next month. oregonobserver.com/news/community…

The Oregon School District has plenty of rising stars in its student body, but it’s also got them among its staff, as Forest Edge Elementary School counselor Shelbey Deegan has been recognized by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association. oregonobserver.com/news/education…

The Oregon Public Library hosted the latest session of “Pajama Storytime” on Wednesday, Oct. 16, where kids enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles before bedtime at 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month. oregonobserver.com/news/community…

Anderson County Park hosted a trio of seed collection events in the past two weeks, with volunteers helping to gather seeds from several species of early summer blooming flowers that are ready to be collected. oregonobserver.com/news/community…

BROOKLYN - Elizabeth Lynn “Lisa” McGrath, age 59, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. oregonobserver.com/obituaries/eli…

With Halloween just around the corner, Madison Area Crime Stoppers would like to share important safety tips to ensure a spooktacular and safe time for all trick-or-treaters in Dane County. oregonobserver.com/news/community…

The Oregon girls swimming team made history with eight event titles at the Badger Large Conference meet on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Waunakee High School. oregonobserver.com/sports/girls-s…