By State Rep. Don Vruwink This week after almost a year of delays, the Legislature took a small step in fixing our state’s outdated unemployment compensation system. The weaknesses in the system were first revealed by the recession last decade. The failures were further exposed by the current covid pandemic and...
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Ruth Roberta (Hohmann) Rosin
Ruth Roberta (Hohmann) Rosin, age 94, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on February 24, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Harlan Pelischek. Ruth was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on August 17, 1926. She was baptized at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse and was...
Deyerll Otto Klug
Deyerll Otto Klug, 89 of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital.Deyerll was born on July 18, 1931 in Milton, WI to Otto and Mamie (Miller) Klug. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church and was later confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...
Abstract artwork on display at the library through March
Jason Miklik, MFA brings "Bloom: Intrinsic Power & Storms," a collection of his works to the Dwight Foster Public Library for the month of March. Miklik is a portrait artist who also explores the nature of human portrait image making. This collection of abstract portraits will be on display in the...
Epidemiologist: COVID-19 cases on decline, but precautions must continue
By Chris Spangler Contributor As the number of COVID-19 cases declines, the public is reminded that social distancing and wearing facemasks remain extremely important in curbing the coronavirus’ spread. Jefferson County epidemiologist Samroz Jakvani confirmed that the 14-day rolling average of positive COVID cases has been dropping in...