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...
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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...
Whitewater League of Women Voters to host ‘Housing Insecurity’ program
The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area invites the public to attend a virtual presentation, entitled: “Housing Insecurity,” to be held Thursday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. Join this discussion to learn about the nature and degree of homelessness in the Whitewater and Fort Atkinson area, available resources, and ways in...
Friends of the Bark River Hatchery fund second annual perch release
By Kim McDarison Anglers dotted the the Rock River early Friday morning as about 10 people, many of whom are involved with the Bark River Fish Hatchery and its associated fundraising group, awaited the arrival of a truck from Dodgeville carrying fingerling perch. The group of volunteers and spectators...