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Enjoy An Evening With American English - A Tribute To The Beatles

Enjoy An Evening With American English - A Tribute To The Beatles

The Verona Area Performing Arts Series brings the American English to the Verona PAC at the high school on Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at VAPAS.org.

The American English concert performers come to us from Chicagoland. Their performance includes songs covering the entire career of The Beatles from 1963-1970. 

Attention is given to every musical detail, as well as costume changes, vintage instruments and special effects.  American English magically creates "The Complete Beatles Tribute."

They have been voted No. 1 by Beatles fans as winners of sound alike contests. They have won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and have been voted "Best Tribute Band" three of the last four years in the Chicagoland area. They perform both in the states and abroad. 

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New Business, ScooterCabs, Helps Eliminate Drunk Driving

New Business, ScooterCabs, Helps Eliminate Drunk Driving

ScooterCabs, a local business created by three University of Wisconsin-Madison grads, aims to provide an affordable alternative to taking a taxi home or driving under the influence. 

The service was created as an extra option for patrons that drive out to a bar or restaurant and have a few too many drinks.  The concept is similar to a taxi, except for one fundamental difference; the taxi is now the patron’s own vehicle.  There is no longer a need for patrons to abandon their vehicle at the bar or restaurant to make it home safely.

"With Wisconsin’s high rates of drunk driving, Madison seemed to have a need for this type of service," said owner Justin Sisley, "but even for the majority of people who would make the responsible decision to call a cab, our service provides a much more convenient option for them.  No more waiting around for a friend or cab to take you back to your car in the morning."

Clean Sweep Expands With New Winter Hours

Clean Sweep Expands With New Winter Hours

The Clean Sweep Program for recycling household hazardous waste will be open with new winter hours. This is the first such seasonal expansion of the program, according to county officials.

In recognition of this, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said that "Clean Sweep is a highly successful program that has kept unnecessary and hazardous waste out of the county landfill. We're excited to announce its expansion into the winter months and encourage people can take advantage of it."

Madison mayor Paul Soglin added, “Clearly the generation of hazardous waste is not restricted to one season. I am pleased that the Clean Sweep Program is expanding, as it will not only remove the hazardous materials from our homes but help maintain the integrity of our environment.”

Dane County is trying out a limited winter season during these hours:

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Dane County Snowmobile Trails To Close Tuesday, Wednesday Night

Dane County Snowmobile Trails To Close Tuesday, Wednesday Night

Starting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., all Dane County Snowmobile Trails will begin being closed due to deteriorating trail base.  

The Southwest, Southeast and Northeast quadrants of the Dane County Snowmobile Trails will close on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Northwest quadrant will stay open through Wednesday, Jan. 25 and close at midnight.  

For up-to-date trail conditions, residents can call the 24/7 Trails Information line at 608-242-4576 or visit www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks.

Snowmobilers Happy To See Trails Finally Open

Snowmobilers haven't had a chance to get out on Dane County trails this winter until this weekend, but the opening of some area trails is benefiting snowmobilers as well as area businesses.

Wayne Enloe is used to riding with his family as early as December. But this year, the Paoli resident couldn't start riding until this Saturday, when he hit the Military Ridge Trail in Verona.

"It's frustrating at times because we sit all year with our snowmobiles," said Enloe. "(They're) sitting at home and they don't get the chance to get out and run."

Karen Cox with the Speedway Snowmobile Club said the mist in the air is not ideal for riding, but will do for now.

"You have to have like an 8-inch base of snow to ride on so you don't wreck the crops out there," said Cox. "We'll just take what you get."

The lack of snow has not only affected snowmobilers but also businesses along the trail like Riley Tavern.

Police Investigate Hit-And-Run

Police Investigate Hit-And-Run

Verona police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Jan. 17.

The crash occurred at about 1:45 p.m. near West Harriet and North Main streets in Verona.

Police said the 34-year-old victim was hit by another driver in a maroon Chevy Trailblazer. The driver is described as a woman in her 40s or 50s, police said. They said the vehicle would likely have front-end damage.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Verona Police Department at 608-845-7623.