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Busy Parking Lot Gets Major Upgrade
A major upgrade took place in the city of Hartford. Payne and Dolan are in town the week of July 15, conducting parts of their pavement maintenance projects for the year. Crews blacktopped the majority of the north parking lot in Independence Park. Anyone that came out to the Hartford...
Excessive rain causes power loss, parks maintenance in Lake Mills
Nearly 2000 residents were without power in Lake Mills Sunday morning. Straight-line winds recorded at 92 miles per hour knocked down trees which led to electrical pole damage. City Director of Public Works Randy Myrum said the crews have been working all week on all of the trees that were downed by the storm. Fortunately, he said there is no damage to infrastructure, just the electrical system. Eric Schreiner, Facility...
Welsh Road Safety Improvements at Highway 26 Bypass Complete
The City of Watertown is pleased to announce the successful completion of the safety improvement project on Welsh Road, at the State Trunk Highway 26 bypass overpass. This project, initiated to enhance safety, included the installation of new guardrails and signage. Construction, which began on July 8, was completed by...
VIDEO | Hartford post office mural an interesting history of art
Hartford, Wi – During the 1930s and 1940s, 35 murals were commissioned for post offices around Wisconsin, some of which are no longer available for public viewing. Locally, an interesting piece of Depression-era history that was previously in the Hartford, WI U.S. Post Office now hangs in the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford, WI.
DOT Revokes Beaver Dam Wholesaler’s License
(Beaver Dam) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a Beaver Dam area wholesaler for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles issued the order against Great Lakes Motors. The DOT lists the dealer’s address at 1645 North Spring Street...
Hartford PD to present colors at Republican National Convention
Scott Lawrence is Chaplain for VFW Post 8834 in Hartford and he is also the military liaison with the Republican National Convention. Lawrence said the RNC got in touch with him two weeks before the event to request his assistance. “[The RNC] contacted me through one of my networking people...
Beaver Dam Council Approves Updated Use Of ARPA Dollars
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council this week updated its use of American Rescue Plan Act funding. A resolution passed last March designated over $300,000 in APRA dollars to upgrade the LED street lightening as well as costs towards the fire and rescue training center. Beaver Dam’s Deputy Finance...
Growing into mentorship: Longtime Jefferson County Fair exhibitors now guide other youth
JEFFERSON — Sydney Streich, dressed in breeches, riding boots, a black jacket and helmet, stood outside the horse area holding the reins. “This is Gatlin,” she said. “I’ve owned him for seven years and I’ve been showing him for those seven years.” The 20-year-old horse is 17.2 hands tall, just slightly above average for the horses waiting for their turn to be shown. Like most 4-H and FFA students showing...
Notice of Intent to Award Public Works Contract – Seal Coating & Pavement Marking Services
The Village of Summit has completed a public advertisement for bids with the intent to award a contract to one contractor for pavement seal coating and pavement marking services with an estimated total cost of $9,090. This notice is given pursuant to Section 62.15(1) Wisconsin Statutes, which provides that if the estimated cost of any public construction exceeds $5,000 but is not greater than $25,000, a Class I notice of the proposed construction shall be published before the contract for the construction is executed. The contract will not be executed until one week following publication of this notice.
Beaver Dam Common Council Meeting Monday Night
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council is set to meet Monday night. Some of the items on the agenda include an ordinance amending the 2024 budget as well as an amendment to the city’s parking restrictions. Resolutions on the docket include updating the use of up to $320,000...
Wings Over Watertown Begins Thursday, Public Welcomed
(Watertown) A pre-EAA AirVenture party is taking place in Watertown starting Thursday. The three-day event is called Wings Over Watertown Pre-Osh Party, or WOW-POP, and is being held at Watertown Municipal Airport located at 1741 River Drive. It is free and open to the public. Eric Wegner, president of EAA...
CLR Fire Department Talk Post Merger Growth
(Clyman) The Clyman-Lowell-Reeseville Fire Department is two-and-a-half-years post-merger, and the conglomerate has been paying dividends for the community. Fire Chief Eric Howlett, who was appointed as the head of Clyman Fire in 2011 before earning the Fire Chief Title of Clyman-Lowell-Reeseville, says that having a larger group that can respond to rural fires is crucial.
Wednesday’s Beaver Dam Summer Concert Series To Feature Elvis Tribute Artist
(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam’s Summer Concert Series returns to Swan Park Wednesday night. The July 17th performance will feature award-winning Elvis tribute artist Tony Rocker. There will also be free activities before the live music begins including crafts, face painting, giant games, and bags. Dollars are currently being raised...
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