By Kim McDarison At least one race is developing for an open seat on the Whitewater Common Council. According to City Clerk Michele Smith, as of Monday, Brian Schanen, 1199 E. Bluff Rd., has registered as a candidate to run in the city’s Aldermanic District 1. Earlier this month, David...
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Delavan woman, 92, drives into Madison Avenue building
By Kim McDarison A 92-year-old woman from Delavan was cited Sunday for operating without a license after driving her vehicle into the front of a store, according to information released by the Fort Atkinson Police Department. Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump said the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. The...
Whitewater: Two challengers, two incumbents prepare to run for city council seats
By Kim McDarison Two challengers have obtained declaration of candidacy forms and have begun collecting the required signatures to run for seats on the Whitewater Common Council, according to information released Friday by City Clerk Michele Smith. The election will be held in April, 2023. They are David Stone, 303...
Durkee sentenced to life in prison
By Kim McDarisonElizabeth Durkee, A 37-year-old Fort Atkinson resident, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison after being found guilty on charges of 1st degree intentional homicide and arson of a building without the owner’s consent. Charges stem from crimes that took place in June of 2021 at 415 Foster St.,...
Spring election candidates may begin circulating nomination papers today
By Kim McDarison Today marks the first day candidates interested in running for seats that will be decided during the Spring General Election may begin circulating nomination papers. Offices with seats for election appearing on the Wisconsin General Spring Election ballot include the State Supreme Court, intermediate appellate courts and...