By Kim McDarison With Tuesday’s spring primary election just around the corner, voters might be wondering who are the seven candidates vying for the open state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) superintendent’s seat?The top two voter-getters will advance to the spring general election in April. In alphabetical order, they are: Sheila BriggsSheila...
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Ice Cold Fireworks Feb. 20 over Lake Koshkonong
The sky over Lake Koshkonong will be bursting with color when Ice Cold Fireworks take place Saturday, Feb. 20. The 17-minute fireworks display choreographed to music was rescheduled from last weekend due to the frigid temperature and windchill. The event, presented by Boomfest and Spectrum Pyrotechnics, will be held at...
Three on primary ballot for 13th Senate District
By Chris Spangler Contributor Three candidates, including current and former state Assemblymen, are on the ballot in the Tuesday, Feb. 16, Republican primary for the 13th Senate District seat. On the ballot for the post formerly held by Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, are John Jagler, Todd Menzel and Don Pridemore....
Vruwink receives Wisconsin Dairy Business Association award
State Rep. Don Vruwink, D-Milton, recently received the Legislative Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association.The award recognizes legislators for ongoing support for farmers, processors and the broader dairy community.“As a member of the Dairy Task Force, I got to know dairy farmers around the state, and I know...
COVID-19 testing, vaccination registration under way
By Chris Spangler Contributor Wisconsin soon will be launching online registration for coronavirus vaccinations. The state is working with Microsoft to set up the online system, and on Feb. 15, its software will begin being tested in 10 communities. Meanwhile, Jefferson County residents may sign up for the...