April 28 , 2024
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FACTalk topic: Employees with developmental disabilities, employer relationship building
FACTalk topic: Employees with developmental disabilities, employer relationship building
Decorated war hero Scott Alwin documentary to be presented at Hoard Museum in May
Decorated war hero Scott Alwin documentary to be presented at Hoard Museum in May
Local teen rock band, ‘Take Back The Sun,’ takes Brat Fest stage in May
Local teen rock band, ‘Take Back The Sun,’ takes Brat Fest stage in May
Evers, WEDC announce incentives to assist Kikkoman’s investment in Jefferson, Walworth 
Evers, WEDC announce incentives to assist Kikkoman’s investment in Jefferson, Walworth 
Second annual ‘Meet the Makers Day’ slated in Jefferson 
Second annual ‘Meet the Makers Day’ slated in Jefferson 
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City news

Owner, councilman say due process overlooked after neighbors cite ‘dog attacks’ 
Owner, councilman say due process overlooked after neighbors cite ‘dog attacks’ 
Correction: The spelling of Shad Janke's last name has been...
City hires Dayton as Parks and Recreation director 
City hires Dayton as Parks and Recreation director 
Ben Dayton will serve as the next Parks and Recreation...
Johnson Creek’s Peterson is Fort’s new Fire/EMS chief 
Johnson Creek’s Peterson is Fort’s new Fire/EMS chief 
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include information regarding...
City manager poised to make offer to fire chief candidate 
City manager poised to make offer to fire chief candidate 
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Police and Fire Commission...
Fort’s Officer Walters named ‘First Responder of the Year’ 
Fort’s Officer Walters named ‘First Responder of the Year’ 
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson City Council on Thursday...
Resident addresses Fort city council; cites Whitewater immigration letter; urges officials to begin ‘demographic shift’ discussion
Resident addresses Fort city council; cites Whitewater immigration letter; urges officials to begin ‘demographic shift’ discussion
By Chris Spangler and Kim McDarison During its Thursday regularly scheduled...
Council awards $14 million Public Works construction project to Clinton-based company 
Council awards $14 million Public Works construction project to Clinton-based company 
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson City Council on Thursday chose...
James Place closes permanently to through traffic in February 
James Place closes permanently to through traffic in February 
James Place, in the city of Fort Atkinson, will be...
Names of three incumbents to be placed on ballot in April, city officials say 
Names of three incumbents to be placed on ballot in April, city officials say 
Following yesterday’s deadline for candidates’ names to be placed on...
City manager: ’Possible additional candidates for another round of interviews’ for fire chief  under consideration 
City manager: ’Possible additional candidates for another round of interviews’ for fire chief  under consideration 
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson Police and Fire Commission...
Fire Commissioners authorize city manager to ‘negotiate’ with chief candidate; more interviews described as ‘likely’ 
Fire Commissioners authorize city manager to ‘negotiate’ with chief candidate; more interviews described as ‘likely’ 
By Kim McDarison Members of the Fort Atkinson Police and...
2024 spring election candidates to begin circulating nomination papers 
2024 spring election candidates to begin circulating nomination papers 
By Kim McDarison Friday, Dec. 1, marks the first day...
Fort city council approves 2024 operating, capital improvement budgets, capital improvement plan 
Fort city council approves 2024 operating, capital improvement budgets, capital improvement plan 
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday in...
Police, Fire Commission: Process to select fire chief continues; next meeting to be held Nov. 29 
Police, Fire Commission: Process to select fire chief continues; next meeting to be held Nov....
By Chris Spangler Following a closed session meeting Monday of...
Fort city officials: ‘not ready’ to release ‘any information’ about five applicants identified recently for fire chief position 
Fort city officials: ‘not ready’ to release ‘any information’ about five applicants identified recently for...
By Kim McDarisonWhile a recruitment process to fill the position...

County

Road work ahead 
Road work ahead 
Several roads in Jefferson and Walworth counties will see improvements,...
Koshkonong residents express upset over kennel; chair says board doing ‘all it can’
Koshkonong residents express upset over kennel; chair says board doing ‘all it can’
By Kim McDarison A process to remedy concerns about some...
Second annual ‘Meet the Makers Day’ slated in Jefferson 
Second annual ‘Meet the Makers Day’ slated in Jefferson 
Ten Jefferson downtown merchants will join together to host the...
Fort Regional Science Fair winners announced 
Fort Regional Science Fair winners announced 
By Chris Spangler Winners have been announced in the 2024...
Fort Fire Department among responders to Saturday’s crash with fatalities, serious injuries 
Fort Fire Department among responders to Saturday’s crash with fatalities, serious injuries 
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson Fire Department was among...
Earth Day fair planned 
Earth Day fair planned 
Earth Day is  Monday, April 22. Two community-oriented organizations: the...
Sheriff: Inmate released for job interview fails to return to Jefferson County Jail  
Sheriff: Inmate released for job interview fails to return to Jefferson County Jail  
The following information has been released by the Jefferson County...
Sheriff Milbrath resigns; Evers seeking applications 
Sheriff Milbrath resigns; Evers seeking applications 
Jefferson County Sheriff Paul Milbrath has resigned, according to information...
Jefferson County Master Gardeners to hold meeting focusing on pollinators  
Jefferson County Master Gardeners to hold meeting focusing on pollinators  
Members of the Jefferson County Master Gardeners and Volunteers Association...
Open house, workshop offered at Edgerton Hospital 
Open house, workshop offered at Edgerton Hospital 
Two programs will be held in April at the Edgerton...
Cows are getting sick in other states; what does it mean for Wisconsin? 
Cows are getting sick in other states; what does it mean for Wisconsin? 
Editor’s note: The following story is published with permission from...
Fort High School senior’s essay advances to state DAR competition 
Fort High School senior’s essay advances to state DAR competition 
By Chris SpanglerAn essay by Fort Atkinson High School senior...
Baldwin makes campaign stop in Fort 
Baldwin makes campaign stop in Fort 
By Kim McDarison U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, on Wednesday brought...
Welcome back in 2024 to our advertiser: Fort Family Dental
Welcome back in 2024 to our advertiser: Fort Family Dental
Welcome back in 2024 to our returning advertiser Fort Family...
Welcome back in 2024 to our advertiser: Rock River Dental
Welcome back in 2024 to our advertiser: Rock River Dental
Welcome back in 2024 to our advertiser Rock River Dental,...