The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released earlier this month information alerting the public to risk of severe root disease in conifer trees. According to the release, the public is asked to check needle-bearing trees for signs of a harmful disease and report their findings to the department. Heterobasidion...
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Whitewater: Council postpones ordinance aimed at reducing nuisance emergency service calls
By Kim McDarison The Whitewater Common Council Tuesday voted to postpone an ordinance that would establish fines for individuals making “unnecessary or preventable” calls for emergency services. Council voted unanimously in favor of postponing the ordinance’s first reading, asking staff to explore language that would make more specific the activities...
Sara Rodriguez makes campaign stop in Fort
By Kim McDarison Democratic Party candidate for lieutenant governor Sara Rodriguez was a featured speaker Saturday at an after-canvass rally sponsored by the Jefferson County Democratic Party. The event was held at Paddy Coughlin’s Pub, Fort Atkinson. Canvassers, who had spent the day knocking on area doors in support of...
Whitewater: Residents meet city manager finalists
By Kim McDarison Whitewater residents Friday were offered an opportunity to meet three final candidates for the position of city manager. Some 20 people arrived at the informal forum held at the city’s municipal building to shake hands with and learn more about each candidate. They are James “Jim” Palenick,...
Whitewater: Finalists respond to news stories, petition alleging employment concerns
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a response from finalist David Porter. By Kim McDarison Whitewater city officials recently made public the names of three finalists for the position of Whitewater city manager. They are: James “Jim” Palenick, David R. Porter and John S. Weidl. Following the release...