It may be wishful thinking proclaimed by this road sign in Fitchburg, because a blizzard probably would not have done as much damage as the ice storm that downed this power pole and the electric lines it carried.
- JOSEPH W. JACKSON III, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
It may be wishful thinking proclaimed by this road sign in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, because a blizzard probably would not have done as much damage as the March 1976 ice storm that downed this power pole and the electric lines it carried.
- JOSEPH W. JACKSON III, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
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A biker is turned back on Old Sauk Road by an employee with Madison Gas and Electric. The normally busy road was closed Wednesday due to downed power lines and trees. The road is also home to Crestwood Elementary School, which, along with all other Madison public schools, was closed Wednesday.
BARRY ADAMS, STATE JOURNAL
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A broken power pole leans over Old Sauk Road near Owen Conservancy on Wednesday morning.
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