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2023 levy approved, 2% increase

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved a 2% tax levy increase for 2023 after contentious discussion. No members of the public were present for the public hearing. After a motion to approve the levy, Commissioner Doug Christopherson countered that he’d like to see the levy increase...

Kathy Kronebusch and her husband selling homemade fudge and other treats.

Starfire craft show sees 35 vendors

There really was “something for everyone” at the Holiday Craft Sale hosted by Starfire Event Center in Waseca on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. More than 35 vendors filled all four major rooms in the event center peddling clothing, kitchen gadgets, knick knacks, sweets, therapeutics, coffee, and more....

JWP school board levy set for ‘23

The JWP School Board finalized its under levy options and certified the 2023 levy at its Monday, Dec. 19 meeting. The district’s referendum market value under levy option was set at $200,000, while the net tax capacity under levy was set to $25,386. The referendum market value is a property tax...

JWP baseball team eyes Florida

The Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School Board received a presentation on the baseball team’s spring break trip for 2024 at its meeting Monday, Dec. 19. Head Coach Cory Jewison, Assistant Coach Tyler Fellows, and varsity players Cole Blomstrom and Josh Bengston spoke at the meeting on the team’s...

‘23 City levy approved, 8% increase

The snow plow has been fixed, residents with unpaid water bills have been sent letters, and the final tax levy was approved during the regular meeting of the Waldorf City Council, Monday, Dec. 12, 2023. Noting that Mayor Rob Wilkening is in the Philippines for two months working and visiting...

Janesville woman facing felony charges

Amanda Wheelock, 43, is facing felony charges for financial transaction card fraud after opening two credit card accounts in a man’s name without his consent. She was charged with this crime on November 30, 2022, according to the criminal complaint. Between July 29, 2021 and January 28, 2022,...

Salary negotiations for 2023

Sheriff Elect Jay Dulas was appointed as Interim Sheriff for December 30 to January 3 during the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held at 5:30 p.m. December 20, 2022. Waseca County found itself in what County Administrator Michael Johnson described as an “interesting statutory...

Before the second annual Janesville Christmas parade, there was a photo opportunity with Santa Claus at the Purple Goose. Helping organize and run the event were, clockwise from top left: Melissa Oachs, Holly Oliver, Brielle Bure, Santa Claus (Mark Spitzack), Ellah Oliver, and Aubrey Weedman.

Second annual Janesville Christmas parade

Dozens of Janesville residents gathered to celebrate the town’s second Annual Holiday Parade at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. And just like last year, a family going through hard times saw the community come together for them. The family of Aaron (Katie) Schlingmann were this year’s honorees for...

Lutheran social services receives grant for $2,000

Lutheran social services received a grant for $2,000, for foster family programming events, during the Waseca Area Foundation’s annual awards banquet in November. Coordinator Candy Picka, who accepted the grant, said last year they received funds to start this program which helps gather foster...

Farmamerica awarded $3,000 grant

Jessica Rollins accepted a grant for $3,000 on behalf of Farmamerica for “ag career exploration,” during the Waseca Area Foundations annual awards banquet in November. Each spring more than 500 students grades 7-9 from schools throughout Waseca County attend a career exhibit day at Farmamerica....