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O’Kane book shares journey from Hurricane Katrina to environmentalist

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By Kathlean Wolf
Wild Warner

On Tuesday, March 12, at 7 pm, Trish O’Kane will discuss her book and her experiences with the public at Madison Public Library – Central Public library 201 W Mifflin St · (608) 266-6300.
https://www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/events/birding-change-world

If you’ve ever walked out to the center of Firebird Island in summer and found yourself surrounded by wildflowers, or enjoyed the sound of spring’s return as geese honk about where to build a nest along the shores of Warner Pond; if you’ve ever seen Sherman Middle School kids romping happily through Warner Park with college-age mentors after school, you may have Trish O’Kane to thank for it.

O’Kane spent seven years on Madison’s Northside as she worked to attain her Ph.D. In that short time, she left a lasting environmental legacy that has touched thousands of lives. The story of her journey from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans to becoming an avid birder, activist, community organizer and senior lecturer at the University of Vermont is found in her new book, “Birding to Change the World, a Memoir.”

Northside could have train station site

By Anita Weier
Northside News

As plans develop for the possible return of passenger rail service to Madison, Northside sites are being considered.

Though much work remains in selecting a site, city officials are zeroing in on possibilities that include the Oscar Mayer corridor and the First Street area near the planned Public Market. The possible Oscar Mayer sites are Commercial Avenue or Aberg Avenue. A site on Johnson Street is also a possibility.

Downtown sites being studied include Monona Terrace, Blair Street, Livingston Street and Baldwin Street.

Dane County Supervisor election preview — Northside candidates

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By Justin Markofski
Northside Planning Council

This year is a major election year, and the spring primary (Feb. 20) and regular (April 2) elections fast approach. Here at the Northside Planning Council (NPC) and Northside News we have again reached out to local candidates to ask questions and plan a forum so voters can be well informed. You can read their responses here and also find details about an upcoming forum.

Dane County Executive election

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By Justin Markofski
Northside Planning
Council

While Dane County will be electing its supervisors this spring in the April election, there may be a special election for the Dane County Executive position this fall. Joe Parisi announced last October that he would be retiring from this role in May 2024, a year prior to the end of his full term. Parisi stated that his timing will allow for maximum participation in voter turnout to elect the incoming county executive since the special election will coincide with the presidential election in November 2024.

Women’s Fastpitch Softball Team coming to the Duck Pond in 2024

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By Madison Mallards

The Madison Mallards are excited to announce the establishment of Madison Softball, a team that will play in the new Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) summer collegiate league at Warner Park starting in 2024. The groundbreaking league will be the first ever to showcase the best female collegiate softball players from across the country in an atmosphere similar to a Mallards game.