Organizers of the Jefferson County Fair have announced that the winner of the 2024 fair poster design contest is Deerfield High School student Savanna Renteria. According to a recent release, Renteria’s poster captured the essence of this year’s fair theme: “Red, White & Blue ... This Fair’s for You!” Organizers...
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Road work ahead
Several roads in Jefferson and Walworth counties will see improvements, according to information released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and the office of Gov. Tony Evers. An announcement this month noted that the governor has approved a $2.12 million improvement project along State Highway 16, from State Highway...
Koshkonong residents express upset over kennel; chair says board doing ‘all it can’
By Kim McDarison A process to remedy concerns about some 30 dogs living in a breeding kennel is lengthy, but underway, Town of Koshkonong Board of Supervisors Chairman Kim Cheney said Thursday. Responding to questions by phone, Cheney said a property within the town has come under scrutiny as area...
Second annual ‘Meet the Makers Day’ slated in Jefferson
Ten Jefferson downtown merchants will join together to host the second annual “Meet the Makers Day,” according to information released by the collective. The group has organized as the Jefferson Main Street Association, Inc.Demonstrations, offering a look at how things are made will be offered by members of the group....
Fort Regional Science Fair winners announced
By Chris Spangler Winners have been announced in the 2024 Fort Atkinson Regional Science Fair. The event, which this year added engineering projects, took place Sunday, April 14, at the Fort Atkinson Club community center. Award-winning experiments are on display in the children’s area of the Dwight Foster Public Library...