Bill and Marie Loughney mark 60th

Marie and Bill Loughney of Hudson are celebrating their 60th anniversary. They were married at St. Patrick Church on June 20, 1953. Their children are Mark and wife Debby, Kathy and husband Jerry, John and wife Colleen, Anne and husband Dick, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Listen to the "Sound of Summer" Saturday night at HHS

It may have been a while in coming but “Sound of Summer” will be celebrated at a special concert Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Hudson High School auditorium. The concert will include performances by the HHS Swing Choir, Hudson High Harmony and more than a dozen HHS alumni who are returning to perform. Choral director Kari Heisler describes the event as “an evening of upbeat, fun, entertaining music.” Admission is $5.

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Business and community leader George Hoel dies at 89

George Hoel was active in many community organizations and fundraising campaigns over his more than 40 years in Hudson. In 2003, he received the Marie Blakeman Award, presented by the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Debut concert for chorale youth choir April 27

Hudson High School Chamber Choir and The River City Chorale Youth Choir will present “We Sing with Joy” Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Hudson High School auditorium.

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Something for everyone at the annual Spring Showcase April 14

The 11th annual Spring Showcase, presented by the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, is scheduled Sunday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hudson Sports & Civic Center.

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Annual spring conservation hearings April 8 in Hammond

Wisconsin residents will be able to nominate and elect local representatives to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and express support or non-support for a range of advisory questions on conservation and natural resources management issues at the Congress’ spring meetings held in every county of the state on Monday, April 8, starting at 7 p.m.

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YAH All Dressed Up makes prom affordable

Youth Action Hudson will be hosting the fifth annual All Dressed Up open house on Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the North Hudson Village Hall, 400 Seventh St. N. All Dressed Up provides free formal wear to teens in western Wisconsin.

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Hunter safety class offered at Somerset Middle School

Young people in the St. Croix Valley area interested in hunting and recreational shooting are invited to enroll in a certified Wisconsin Hunter Education course to be held at the Somerset Middle School.

Amy Timberlake comes home to promote new novel

Hometown girl Amy Richardson Timberlake has certainly made good. The award-winning author will return to her hometown of Hudson on March 23 to promote her third book, “One Came Home,” with a signing at Chapter 2 Books.

• ”One Came Home” is Amy Timberlake’s third book
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Concert features premiere of commissioned piece

UW-River Falls will host Composer Fang Man for a three-day residency on March 19-21. The residency will conclude with a concert on Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Abbott Concert Hall of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building.

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Hudson Police Dept. collects unwanted prescriptions

The Hudson Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public the opportunity to dispose of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs at National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Family Fresh Market.

Phipps dance showcase starts March 15

The Phipps Dance Company is preparing for their eighth annual performances on Friday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at The Phipps Center for the Arts.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters sought locally

When Hank Hanten’s three daughters became adults, he found himself with more time on his hands. He volunteered at various nursing homes and when the opportunity to become a mentor presented itself, Hanten took it.

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Talk by Tasha Schuh will highlight luncheon

Inspirational speaker Tasha Schuh of Ellsworth will be addressing the St. Croix Valley Girls 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Citizens State Bank, 375 Stageline Road, Hudson.

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Old Gem presents Holocaust play, begins Feb. 28

NEW RICHMOND -- The Old Gem Theater is presenting the World War II play, "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, March 1, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

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