Letter to the editor: Former president Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from Project 2025, the 922-page document from the ultraconservative Heritage Foundation, describing what the next Republican administration will do. Trump claims he knows nothing about it; however, his name appears in the document more than 300 times,...
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Barrie Elementary’s Schroeder named October’s ‘Rotary Educator of the Month’
The School District of Fort Atkinson has announced that Leah Schroeder has been named October "Rotary Educator of the Month." According to information released by the district last Monday, Schroeder is a teacher at Barrie Elementary School. She was presented with the honor last Monday. Barrie Elementary School Principal Justin...
Respiratory illness season is here. What can you do to combat flu, RSV, pertussis, COVID-19?
Editor’s note: the following information has been released for publication by the Jefferson County Health Department. As the fall season begins, it is typical to see an increase in respiratory illnesses, such as flu, RSV, pertussis, and COVID-19. Jefferson County Health Department encourages individuals to take actions to protect yourself...
The Badger Project: Verizon is purchasing Frontier. How will that affect 130,000 customers in Wisconsin?
Editor’s note: The following story has been shared for publication by The Badger Project, which, according to its website, is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. A link to the publication is here: https://thebadgerproject.org. By Peter Cameron/The Badger ProjectFarewell, Frontier internet and phone service.Last month, Verizon Communications announced plans to buy the, to...
U.S. 18 retaining wall improvements in Jefferson County to begin tomorrow
Reconstruction work along U.S. 18 to a retaining wall south of Helenville Road in Jefferson County will begin tomorrow, according to information released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The office of Gov. Tony Evers recently approved a $299,439 contract to complete the work, the release read. The prime contractor...