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Tree voting time in the Town Square
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry staff along with Bentzin Family Town Square Programming Event Director Stephanie Juhl are asking residents and visitors alike to vote for their favorite tree within the Town Square. There are nine Christmas trees in the Town Square and each of them are decorated with a unique theme. Individuals can vote by finding their favorite tree and scanning the tree’s QR code with his or her cell phone. “It’s simple and easy to do, and people get to see all of the decorations and lighted trees within the Town Square,” Juhl said. “It’s also a fun, family event to do together.” Voting runs through Friday.
Uproar over 'temporary' closure spurs traffic study of Water, South Washington streets
WATERTOWN — Many people in Watertown were not happy with the decision to close Water Street to traffic last month to make room for the community Christmas tree and the Santa House. Water Street was scheduled for closure to car traffic Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, creating a pedestrian-friendly space for a series of holiday events, centered around the Town Square and the Watertown Public Library. Many residents took to...
December Rotary Students from Watertown High School
Watertown High School senior students are recognized for their academic achievements, participation in athletics, school organizations, and the contribution to the Watertown Community. Students will join the Watertown Rotary Club each Monday at their weekly meetings and luncheons. Claire Jaeckel is the daughter of Jason Jaeckel and Michelle Vette Jaeckel. Jaeckel has been involved in the WHS FCCLA (Family, Careers, Community Leaders of America) holding the position of president this year and is also involved in the National Honor Society Outside of WHS, Jaeckel has...
Watertown Catholic School-St. Henry Campus releases names of high honors and honor students
WATERTOWN — Watertown Catholic School-St. Henry Campus recently released the names of the middle school students for the 2023-2024 first trimester honor roll. Students must earn a 3.4-3.79 to make honor roll. High honor roll is a 3.8 or higher. High Honor Roll: Eighth grade students include Madalyn Harms and Andy Phan. Seventh grade students include Max Acosta, Elaina Boettcher, Anna Cronce, Arany Ortiz, and Stella Schliewe. Sixth grade students include Cameron Roberts. Honor Roll: Eighth grade students include Alivia Chilson, Brinley Lang, Lauren Schroder, and Tess Spende. Seventh grade students include Reagan Esser, Amelia Getz, Joey Mudler, and Ben Newman. Sixth grade students include Katie Mudler.
Alderman calls special permit ordinance discussions ‘refreshing'
WATERTOWN — Watertown Alderman Brad Blanke said discussions on the special event permit ordinance draft have been “refreshing” from committee members and the public, who have attended the meetings. Blanke, who sits on Watertown’s Public Safety and Welfare Committee with three other alders — Steven Board, Dana Davis and Eric Schmid — said the group has met three times already including Wednesday night and will meet again Jan. 10. “The...
Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department receives state grant
The Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department recently secured a grant from the state Department of Tourism. The $39,550 Joint Effort Marketing grant will primarily be directed towards conducting research to identify the region’s unique tourism assets and aligning visitor perceptions with current marketing efforts. This study will also help Dodge County pinpoint branding, marketing, and development prospects. The grant announcement was made late last month at a Beaver Dam Chamber’s Economic Update Luncheon. ...
Dodge County Sheriff’s Department credited with “Grandparent” scam arrest
JUNEAU — Dodge County Sheriff’s officials say a joint investigation between their detectives and the FBI into a “Grandparent” scam has led to the arrest of a Canadian national. It began last May when an elderly Dodge County resident called the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office saying they had received a call that their grandson was in jail and needed money for bail. The victim gave bail money to a suspect who came to their residence and identified himself as a representative for their grandson’s attorney. ...
Dodge-Jefferson Counties Genealogy Society to meet Monday
WATERTOWN — The Dodge-Jefferson Counties Genealogy Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the community room at the Watertown Public Library for a presentation on “Germans to America’s Midwest: 1848-1900” put on by Scott Norrick, a member of APG, NEHGS and other genealogical societies. A summary handout will also be given during the presentation, which is expected to last 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions and answers. ...
BASIC community Thanksgiving meal
The Jefferson High School BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) club hosted its annual free community Thanksgiving meal Wednesday evening, Nov. 22, serving more than 300 diners both in person at the Jefferson High School commons and via takeout. More photos, page A2.
Palmyra-Eagle Community Band director retires after 30 years
PALMYRA — After nearly 30 years at the helm of the Palmyra-Eagle Community Band, director Ed Pierce will be stepping down from the stand and joining the group as a musician. When he directed his first concert for the band, the group had only performed at local events. During Pierce’s tenure, it traveled to more than a dozen cities with year-round performances expanded to around 40 members. Childhood summer band...
One local theater’s story: Towne Cinema counters decreased profits with focus on community building
WATERTOWN — After months of production halts and discourse surrounding the film and television industry, all strikes are coming to an end this week. But the future is still uncertain for small town theaters, who will suffer the consequences of numerous box office delays. As studios have fewer movies to distribute, independent theaters in areas like southern Wisconsin are taking the hit. “We started everything. I think the movie studios...
Wisconsin Legislature passes liquor law overhauls opposed by private wedding venues
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state’s liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns. Senate Republican Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu introduced the proposal in a surprise, last-minute amendment that gutted a bill to set standards for alcohol and tobacco retailers and replaced it with lengthy liquor law overhauls nearly identical to those passed by the state Assembly in June. ...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office issues alert on double homicide suspect
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is alerting local residents, particularly hunters in the woods, to the possible local presence of a suspect in a double homicide who remains at large. In a release Monday, Nov. 13, the sheriff’s office wrote: The June 16, 2020, double homicide case involving suspect, Kevin P. Anderson, remains active. Our agency has continued to follow up on leads generated from multiple states and...
Area events for Nov. 14, 2023
Erik Koskinen, 8 p.m. to Nov. 16, 12 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, Cafe Carpe, 18 S. Water St. W., Fort Atkinson. Corky Siegel and Jazz Fiddle Genius Randy Sabien, 8 p.m. to Nov. 18, 12 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, Cafe Carpe, 18 S. Water St. W., Fort Atkinson. Smokin’ Meerkats @ Fharmacy Public House, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, The Fharmacy Public House (Tyranena Brewing Co), 203 N....
2020 revealed some actual Wisconsin election bugs. Here’s the latest on fixes.
With less than a year to go until the 2024 presidential election, the Assembly on Thursday approved several bills that would change election administration in Wisconsin. Though the proposals come after years of conspiracy-fueled misinformation about the state’s 2020 presidential vote, they mainly address legitimate issues that election clerks say need to be fixed before the next election. For example, one bill would allow clerks to start processing absentee ballots...
Wrong-way collision kills two in Watertown
WATERTOWN — On Saturday, Nov. 11, at 6:57 pm the Watertown Police Department received a report of a head on crash involving two vehicles in the southbound lane of the STH 26 bypass north of STH 19, according to a press release from the Watertown Police Department. The driver of the vehicle traveling the wrong way was declared deceased on the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. ...
Trinity Pines celebrates 100 years of WWII veteran Mae Bryant
LAKE MILLS — A Trinity Pines resident not only celebrated Veterans Day last week, but also her 100th birthday. Mae Bryant is a former WWII Army member, who traveled around the world for years serving her country. She is also a Lake Mills native, nostalgic about what the town was like growing up. “We have a club here, Club 90, for everyone who’s 90 years and older. Sometimes, when we...
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