Dorothy L. Klug, 93, of Fort Atkinson whose life was a testament to love, faith, and thoughtfulness, completed her earthly journey on Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on January 7, 1931, in Fort Atkinson, daughter of the late Eli and Florence...
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Truck driver dies after single-vehicle crash in Ixonia
The driver of a truck is dead after failing to negotiate a turn on a roadway in Ixonia, according to information released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Friday. As stated in the release, at approximately 11:30 a.m., deputies responded to the scene of a crash on County Trunk Highway...
Evers: Counties, municipalities to receive ‘first round’ of increased shared revenue payments
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday announced the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) has distributed the first round of increased payments to counties and municipalities under the historic shared revenue legislation signed by the governor in June 2023. The release included a link showing shared revenue increases within each county by...
Jefferson County board: Who’s running to represent Fort, Whitewater, Koshkonong?
Correction: Jaime Steffen is running against incumbent Matthew Foelker in Jefferson County Supervisor District 25. Foelker is not running unopposed as earlier reported. The district includes wards in Whitewater and Koshkonong. Fort Atkinson Online/WhitewaterWise regrets the error. On Tuesday, April 2, seats held by all elected members to the Jefferson...
Houses made of gingerbread on display through Wednesday at Hoard
The Hoard Historical Museum drew a festive crowd to its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday. Attendees of all ages enjoyed building their own gingerbread houses, making crafts, decorating sugar cookies and eating holiday cookies with milk courtesy of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Houses were made available for viewing,...