By Kim McDarison Dredging activity in Whitewater’s Trippe and Cravath lakes is winding down, according to information shared Tuesday during the city’s common council meeting. An update about the city’s lakes dredging project was shared with council as part of the city manager’s report. During his report, City Manager...
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Thompson to speak at ‘farewell celebration’ at UW-Whitewater
By Kim McDarison Outgoing interim UW System President Tommy Thompson will be visiting the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus next week to celebrate his accomplishments as interim system president, according to information released by the university. The celebration, which is open to the public, will be held Monday, March 7, at...
Whitewater Common Council considers referendum to fund EMS
By Kim McDarison The Whitewater Common Council Tuesday discussed bringing a referendum before voters to fund, in part, an increase in emergency medical services (EMS) staffing. If approved by council, a referendum question would likely appear on the ballot in November, Whitewater City Manager Cameron Clapper said. Details about proposed...
City recognizes police department retirees
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday recognized Fort Atkinson Police Department Capt. Jeff Davis and dispatcher Sue Ebert for their service and retirements. Davis has been in law enforcement for 26 years, the last 25 years in Fort Atkinson. “He has served as a patrol officer,...
Fort council authorizes sale of $2.275 million in bonds
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday authorized the sale of approximately $2.275 million in bonds to fund capital improvement projects and equipment purchases in 2022 and 2023.Meeting in regular session Tuesday, the council adopted two resolutions advancing the issuance of promissory and note anticipation notes and sale...