County to learn about block grant for flooding (Watertown Daily Times) JEFFERSON - Jefferson County will conduct a public hearing Tuesday at 7 p.m. during the regular monthly meeting of the county's board of supervisors to provide an explanation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, its goals and the application process as it relates to helping area businesses rebound from this summer's flooding.

Will There Be A School Referendum On Your Ballot? (FOX 6 News Milwaukee) Voters could find themselves answering a referendum question about their community's school district. The votes they cast could determine whether their property taxes go up, down or hold steady.

Focus on economic development (Watertown Daily Times) FORT ATKINSON - Continuing its steady effort, a Jefferson County economic development panel met Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce to update the status of its work on tentative plans for future economic development in the county, as well as to monitor sentiment related to where planning might be directed.

Penn State Dismantles Wisconsin (Washington Post) MADISON, Wis. -- With coach Joe Paterno perched in the press box for the second straight week because of a sore hip, Daryll Clark threw for a touchdown and ran for two more as No. 6 Penn State dismantled Wisconsin 48-7 Saturday night.

10,000 expected for Wisconsin Book Festival in Madison (Chicago Sun-Times) MADISON, Wis. — More than 10,000 people are expected in Madison for the 2008 Wisconsin Book Festival this week.

Air quality watch in effect in Wisconsin (Chicago Sun-Times) MADISON, Wis. — An air quality watch will be in effect Monday in 33 Wisconsin counties in the eastern part of the state because of particle pollution.