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🌱 Lonza deal would bring Verona manufacturing operations under new ownership
Verona, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Verona! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Lonza deal would bring Verona manufacturing operations under new ownership
- Madison Ballet brings Nutcracker Storytime to Verona's library
- A Verona worker finds pride and independence at Kwik Trip
Also on today's calendar: Sensory Story Time and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 55 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 42, low: 30.
- Friday: Chilly with clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. What Lonza's Merck KGaA Deal Means for ADC Manufacturing in the United States (pharmasource.global) — Verona and Madison drug-manufacturing operations are part of Lonza's planned purchase of five U.S. sites from Merck KGaA. The Wisconsin facilities, which together employ more than 300 people, make components for antibody-drug conjugates. Lonza expects the deal to close in mid-2027 as it builds a second manufacturing hub for those treatments. 
2. Photo of the day: Story time with Madison Ballet (madison.com) — Children got a hands-on introduction to ballet at Verona Public Library during The Nutcracker Storytime on Nov. 9. Madison Ballet members, including Cecilia Joseph, taught ballet techniques at the event, ahead of the company's Dec. 11–20 production of The Nutcracker at Overture Hall.
3. Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) (wisconsin.gov) — For Colton Garvoille, a retail helper at Kwik Trip in Verona, work is a source of pride and a step toward independence. His experience appears among Wisconsin success stories highlighting how three state agencies help people with disabilities prepare for and succeed in the workforce.
4. Epic honors construction partners at expanding Verona campus (dailyreporter.com) — Epic's fantasy-themed sixth campus is still taking shape in Verona, while a seventh is in planning with no timetable set. The company honored 18 construction businesses Tuesday for two decades of work, including partners building its “Other Worlds” expansion, where future buildings include Rogue Planet and Dragonfell.
5. Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Luke Fickell's new conference ahead of Maryland (kenoshanews.com) — Wisconsin heads toward its Maryland matchup with a bowl berth secured and freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins bringing a different dimension to the offense. The brief recap of coach Luke Fickell's Monday news conference comes after the Badgers pulled away from Rutgers for their sixth win.
📸 Around Verona
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Board of Directors meeting →
Verona
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Sensory Story Time →
Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona
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Paint your House Workshop →
Verona Maker Space in Arthouse 360, Verona
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SOMS Wrestling AWAY vs. Oregon
Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Dr, Oregon
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SOMS Boys Basketball: HOME vs Badger Ridge
Stoner Prairie Elementary; Savanna Oaks, 5830 Devoro Rd; 5890 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg
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Senior Services Committee →
Verona, WI Calendar, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
6:00 pm -
Sustainability Task Force Meeting →
Verona, WI Calendar, 111 Lincoln Street, Verona
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Coffee with a Cop →
Verona, WI Calendar, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
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Bladder Health →
Verona, WI Calendar, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
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EmpowHer Women's Group →
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Verona Lions Club Monthly Meeting →
Verona WI
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) Class →
Luther Memorial Church, 1021 University Ave, Madison
9:00 am
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Cook- Morning Shift in Verona. Apply here.
- Blain's Farm & Fleet posted a job opening for Stocking Crew Associate in Verona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Verona here.
Ok Verona! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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