JDA discussion sent back to committee

Marathon County supervisors voted Tuesday to proceed with the next phase of a proposed Highway Department headquarters in Kronenwetter, a step that will result in bids coming in later this year on a project that is expected to cost at least $55 million. Despite some last-minute handwringing on the part of a few supervisors, the motion to move forward passed by a margin of 36-2, with supervisors...

The Athens Village Board voted 4-0 on Monday to repeal an old ordinance that dealt with bicycles and other play vehicles and replace it with one that also covers electric bikes and scooters. With four of its seven members in attendance, the board had just enough for a quorum to vote on agenda items. Trustees Randy Decker, Chris Perkins, Andy Thurs and Christopher Guden were present while Taran ...

The Stratford Police Department has seen a significant increase in children recklessly operating e-bikes and e-scooters, according to police chief Sydney Nussbaum, who brought the issue to the village’s public safety committee meeting last Wednesday. Committee members began the discussion on how to regulate e-bike and e-scooter use in the village. There are three classes of e-bikes. The fi...