(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam Mayor Becky Glewen announced yesterday (Tuesday) that she will be stepping down from the post. The driving force behind the decision was Beaver Dam’s transition to a city administrator form of government, which in turn reduced the hours for the mayor position and required Glewen to seek other full-time employment. She recently accepted an offer to become administrator for Trempealeau County. Glewen says unfortunately the distance between Trempealeau County and Beaver Dam makes it impossible for her to continue serving the remainder of her term. Her last day is set for February 1st.
(Beaver Dam) State Representative Mark Born of Beaver Dam recently discussed the new funding deal that will offer pay raises on UW campuses. After originally turning down the proposal, Universities of Wisconsin Regents reversed course and approved the $800-million-dollar deal with Republican lawmakers. The deal will provide six-percent pay raises for 34-thousand UW employees and money for building projects including a new UW-Madison engineering building. In exchange, diversity, equity and inclusion positions in the UW System will be limited. Born says the purpose is to keep the focus on the future of kids in Wisconsin and its workforce.
(Lomira) A Chicago man has been charged with running from Dodge County authorities. Ellis Freeman was allegedly behind the wheel when he fled from deputies on November 5th near the town of Lomira. The pursuit lasted nearly five miles and reached speeds of around 75-miles-per-hour before being called off. If convicted, the 43-year-old faces up to three-and-a-half years in prison. An initial appearance is scheduled for January 22nd.
(Watertown) Watertown Regional Medical Center was recently recognized for their maternity care. U.S. News and World Report has named the hospital to its 2024 High Performing list for maternity care. Best Hospitals for Maternity Care is an annual evaluation designed to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care team, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care that best meets their family’s needs.
(Beaver Dam) There are just a few days left to visit the Dodge County Center for the Arts Holiday Art Market. The market features unique holiday gifts crafted by local artists. It is open Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 7pm, Saturday from 10am to 3pm and Sunday from noon to 3pm through December 26th. The Dodge County Center for the Arts is located at 130 West Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam.
