(Beaver Dam) The Nancy’s Notions retail store in Beaver Dam is closing. CEO Kristi Tacony-Humes cited the fate of other brick and mortar retail stores in a statement saying the company (quote) “has continued to face increasing competitive pressures over the past several years.” Tacony-Humes says the decision was difficult but necessary for their long-term, direct-to-consumer strategy. Nancy’s Notions was founded by Nancy Zieman in Beaver Dam four decades ago and was acquired by Tacony Corporation of Missouri in 2003. Zieman passed away a year-and-a-half ago. Her annual expo every May brought thousands to Beaver Dam year-after-year; the expo was not held this year. The final day for business at the retail store is July 31.
(Randolph) The suspects in what police called a strong-armed robbery in Randolph last month are both heading to trial. 20-year-old Torrence Rodgers and 31-year-old Casheon Beal, who are both charged with felony Theft, had July arraignment hearings scheduled during their preliminary hearings yesterday. A Randolph man reported that he was robbed by two individuals in a public alley near Williams Street on May 11. No weapon was displayed but physical force was reportedly used to take his money. A vehicle description and license plate number were provided. The suspect’s vehicle was stopped on Highway 151 in Dane County. The victim’s cellphone and cash were found inside.
(Waupun) A Milwaukee woman was convicted yesterday (Thursday) of trying to smuggle drugs into Waupun Correctional on New Year’s Day. Lori Ann Neumann pled no contest to a felony count of Delivering Illegal Articles to an Inmate. The 54-year-old was observed dropping two balloons into an inmate’s coffee cup during visitation. One of the balloons contained marijuana and the other cocaine. A pre-sentencing investigation was ordered and Neumann has a hearing scheduled in September.
(Beaver Dam) Governor Tony Evers was in Beaver Dam yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. Evers was joined by his wife Kathy at the Beaver Dam Community Library during their Summer Reading program which featured a performance by the Pint Size Polkas. The Evers even cut-a-rug, dancing the polka with the kids and reading the children a book.
