Dear community members:I am writing to you today about something very close to my heart – the health and safety of our fellow Jefferson County residents. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court has overturned the current public health emergency, which also ended the mask order that was in place to keep Wisconsinites...
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Everyone age 16 and up now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Monday announced a major milestone in the state’s COVID-19 vaccination program in that everyone ages 16 and older are now eligible for the vaccine. DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake said that after consistently ranking tops in the nation for vaccine administration and with a steady increase...
Election guide: Who’s on the ballot?
By Chris Spangler Contributor Fort Atkinson electors will be casting ballots for city council, board of education and state superintendent of school seats in Tuesday’s general election. The polls open at 7 a.m., with balloting continuing through 8 p.m. The polling place for all city of Fort Atkinson residents is...
Jefferson County Area Tourism Council launches updated website, guide, contest
The Jefferson County Area Tourism Council (JCATC) has announced the launch of its updated website: www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com. The updates come after more than a decade with the former design and were made when 2021 marketing dollars were freed up because TRAVEL Grant dollars received from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism covered the...
Joint Committee on Finance public hearing to be held at UW-Whitewater
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is hosting the Joint Committee on Finance public hearing on the Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget on Friday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Irvin L. Young Auditorium in Whitewater.Hearing attendees must follow the COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing facial coverings and maintaining social distance. Available...