The recession had little effect on fundraising during the annual U.S. Oil Open. The charity golf outing held Wednesday on four Northeastern Wisconsin golf courses, raised an estimated $1.452 million, topping last year's record-breaking mark of $1.253 million. The money will go to support the fight against poverty in the region.

More than 700 people representing 250 businesses, foundations and community nonprofit organizations, took part in the event. Throughout its 24-year history, the U.S. Oil Open has raised more than $10 million (from Green Bay Press Gazette). View the entire story...click here.