National Night Out Grows Big in Columbia County | Madison News

This year’s National Night Out in Columbia County went viral—what began as a small 2019 gathering has exploded into a massive, beloved community event taking over Portage’s city park. Hundreds turned out to mingle with local law enforcement, enjoy K9 demos, bounce houses, and family fun—all part of a year-long effort by the Sheriff’s Office, Portage PD, and DA’s office to build trust through connection. With consistent growth and glowing feedback, it’s now a cornerstone tradition proving that community engagement isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4347d7e8f9e4dbb8