Whitewater city officials have announced that Elizabeth Thelen has been appointed to serve as the executive director of the Whitewater University Technology Park and Community Engagement Center. Thelen was appointed by the Whitewater University Technology Park Board of Directors, according to information released Tuesday. According to the release: “after an...
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Whitewater: ‘If we don’t stand up, they’re going to fall down,’ Landmarks commissioner says
By Chris Spangler Four of Whitewater’s historical landmarks are deteriorating and in dire need of restoration. That was the message that members of the city’s Landmarks Commission shared with 40 people attending a presentation at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Tuesday. The commission outlined the history and repairs needed...
City officials enact snow emergency beginning Saturday at noon
Fort Atkinson city officials have announced that a snow emergency will go into effect Saturday, at noon, and remain in effect until Sunday, at noon. During a snow emergency, all vehicles must be removed from public streets and alleys, according to the city’s announcement. Residents may park in municipal lots...
Multifamily apartments eyed for Fort’s northwest side
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson Plan Commission on Tuesday got its first look at two multifamily apartment buildings proposed for the city’s northwest side.Ryan Quam submitted a concept plan of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for housing at 1310-1320 Campus Drive, on land owned by Tip of The Spear LLC.According...
Town of Jefferson two-vehicle crash results in fatality
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has reported that a two-vehicle crash in the town of Jefferson has resulted in a fatality. According to information released Wednesday by Sheriff Paul Milbrath, at 7:40 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 12 near County Highway C in the town...