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WIS-89 construction on-target for June 19 completion
WATERLOO — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is on schedule to complete its Highway 89 resurfacing project on schedule. WIS-89 has been closed between Waterloo and Columbus for the project since it began April 8. Pending another week of good weather, the highway is expected to re-open Tuesday or Wednesday, according to WisDOT’s 511 site for project updates. During the course of construction, vehicles have been routed from Waterloo through Marshall on WIS-19 and then north to Columbus on WIS-73. The total cost of the project was initially slated for $2.7 million in state funding.
Reevaluation of City of Lake Mills property assessments to begin this month
LAKE MILLS — A notice has been issued to all property owners within the City of Lake Mills regarding a reevaluation of assessments for the 2025 assessment year. A revaluation of property assessments will begin this month and includes the viewing of the exteriors and interiors of all properties. The approximate dates of the revaluation notices being sent to property owners is expected to be in the summer of 2025. ...
Wisconsin’s system to block ineligible voters lets some on felony probation slip through
In 2020, Watertown resident Glen Godfroy walked into the polling place where he had voted for years. This time, he wasn’t sure if he could vote — he was on probation for a felony DUI offense. So, he said, he asked a poll worker to verify his status.
Jefferson County walk raises $40,000 for those battling cancer
FORT ATKINSON — Cancer survivors, their families, friends, supporters and those currently undergoing treatment gathered Saturday at the Fort Atkinson High School track for the Jefferson County Cancer Coalition Cancer Walk. The event, presented by the University of Wisconsin Cancer Center, raised approximately $40,000 which will directly benefit those in Jefferson County going through cancer treatment. As part of the event, participants were able to learn about local resources, celebrate...
Jefferson Main Street Association announces inaugural Best Dam Art Fair on Saturday
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Main Street Association has announced the inaugural Best Dam Art Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. The event will transform the 100 and 200 blocks of South Main Street into an open-air gallery featuring 44 talented artists and artisans from across the region. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore a diverse array of art forms, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and more. “We’re...
Establishments score big for Wisconsin
LAKE MILLS — Retail clerks play a key role in decreasing underage individuals gaining access to tobacco products by routinely carrying out the law — not allowing individuals under 21 to purchase tobacco products. Clerks are the first line of defense in preventing youth access to tobacco products. When under the age of 21, individuals have a harder time getting tobacco products, they use less tobacco products. And the less tobacco they use, the more Wisconsin wins. We commend the following establishments in Dodge and...
“Sufficiently ‘compelling reason’” offered against reciting pledge
“If there is a compelling reason why this Pledge of Allegiance request should be delayed or denied, then an elected official should state that reason.”. So writes John Donohue at the close of his letter, “National Flag Day is a good day to begin including the Pledge of Allegiance at council meetings,” published recently in Fort Atkinson Online, proposing that the Pledge of Allegiance be placed on the permanent agenda of the Fort Atkinson City Council.
Vintage, restored vehicles fill Fort’s Jones Park
The second of the season’s five Fort Atkinson Cruise Nights drew a large crowd of exhibitors and spectators Monday evening at Fort Atkinson’s Jones Park, 600 Janesville Ave. The summertime event, held on the second Monday of the month, features more than 400 vehicles, including classic automobiles, and...
City of Monona seeks resident input on critical need for funding
MONONA, Wis. -- The city of Monona announced Tuesday it needs additional funding to address a growing demand for services and increased time required to perform staff duties, retention and recruitment challenges, and growing operating expenses.
Watertown-Beaver Dam Elks Lodge to host Flag Day celebration
The Watertown-Beaver Dam Elks Lodge will host a Flag Day celebration Saturday June 15 at 1 p.m. The Lodge is located at 117 N 1st St. in Watertown. The ceremony honors nine different flags, starting with the Pine Tree Flag, which was flown in 1776 and 1777. The celebration will culminated with the familiar stars-and-stripes flag that is familiar today. There will be an explanation of the history of each flag as the historical banners are presented by the Elks Lodge. There will be music and a Pledge of Allegiance recitation. Space will be limited at the event, so the Elks request that interested individuals call 920-261-5473 to make a reservation.
National Flag Day is a good day to begin including Pledge of Allegiance at council meetings
I write on behalf of 154 city of Fort Atkinson residents, with that number growing and many who are veterans, who have signed a petition requesting that our city council make room in its meeting agenda for the Pledge of Allegiance. Now presently, the Pledge is not being done. Consider...
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