🌱 More Threats At Memorial High + Feedback For New Fire Chief

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

A morning rain or snow shower. High: 47 Low: 22.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. Madison Memorial High School was placed on a secure hold Tuesday after two separate calls indicated threats to the school. The incidents Tuesday came only a day after students at the school were evacuated for more than two hours on Monday due to a bomb threat. Madison Metropolitan School District spokesperson Tim LeMonds says both Memorial High School and Jefferson Middle School will have increased police presence today as officers continue to investigate the origin of the threats. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. The Madison Police and Fire Commission is asking for the public's input in selecting its new Fire Chief. The final four candidates for Fire Chief are Scott Bavery, Tracy Burrus, Chris Carbon, and Theodore Higgins. The commission has scheduled a public forum to solicit feedback on Mar. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and will announce their final decision on Mar. 18. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
3. Girl Scouts across the Madison area will begin selling cookies this Saturday, Mar. 5. Local troops have already begun getting cases of cookies ready at the newly completed Girl Scout Learning Center, which is located on the city's North Side. Cookie fanatics will be able to score their favorite treats, including the brand new Adventurefuls cookies, until Sunday, Apr. 10. (WMTV – NBC15)

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Today in Madison:

• FT (VANS): Climbing Earth At Boulders Climbing Gym (9:45 AM)
• Toddler To-Go Crafts At Middleton Public Library (5:00 PM)
• Mystery Book Discussion: Winter Counts At Sequoya Library (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Register now for this weekend's studio class at the Museum of Wisconsin Art! The Art of Papercutting takes place on Saturday, Mar. 5 from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Instagram)
• "A Piece of My Heart," a play about nurses in Vietnam, debuts at UW-Madison tomorrow, Mar. 3. Veterans and their families can take advantage of a special free performance on Mar. 5 at 2 p.m. (Instagram)
• Don't miss the Mytilenean Debate, presented by Forward Theater Company, Feb. 24-Mar. 13 at the Overture Center for the Arts. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.