By Kim McDarison A 37-year-old Fort Atkinson man has been found guilty of two felony F counts of causing mental harm to a child, according to information released Friday through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website. Appearing Friday before Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Robert Dehring, Donald Reynolds was sentenced...
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Mickelson named League of Wisconsin Municipalities communication specialist
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities has announced that Kristin Mickelson has joined the organization as its engagement and communications specialist. According to a news release, Michelson follows Gail Sumi, who recently retired from the role. Mickelson recently served six years as the public relations and communications manager for the city...
Plan panel advances airport aid petition
By Chris Spangler Plans for improvements to Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport could be taxiing down the runway soon. The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission on Tuesday recommended that the city council petition the state Department of Transportation secretary for airport improvements aid. Located between Fort Atkinson and Jefferson, the airport was...
Fort warehouse destroyed by fire to be rebuilt
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson Plan Commission on Tuesday approved a site plan for rebuilding a portion of an Oak Street warehouse that was heavily damaged by fire last year.The Aug. 10, 2021, blaze destroyed the north section of D.B. Oak, located at 700 Oak St. on the city’s north...
Whitewater: City looks to hire new CDA director; job description, policy clarifications discussed
By Kim McDarisonThe Whitewater Common Council Tuesday began a discussion revolving around hiring a new Community Development Authority (CDA)/economic development director and making clarifications to the position’s job description, chain of authority and additional policies governing job performance. Earlier this year, the position was vacated first by CDA/Economic Development Director Cathy...