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The top two members of the Jefferson High School Class of 2012 will be heading in the same direction after graduation - to University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both will be bound for UW-Madison in the fall, Bisbach to study animal science and potentially veterinary medicine, and Stewart to study biomedical engineering.

The public is invited to a forum Wednesday, May 23, featuring the candidates for the 13th State Senate seat in the June recall election.

By Karyn Spory Union staff writer JEFFERSON - The City of Jefferson is hoping for movement soon on the River's Edge Farm Market and expanded Citgo service station project.

By Ryan Whisner Union regional Editor JEFFERSON - June is Dairy Month, but Jefferson County will be getting an early start with its annual dairy breakfast Saturday, May 19, at Jefferson County Fair Park.

By Pam Chickering Wilson Union staff writer JEFFERSON - Jefferson's May Ball, the long-awaited night when the new Gemuetlichkeit Days King and Queen are unveiled to the community, will take place at a different venue this year.

Several downpours accompanied by lightning and even hail blew through southern Wisconsin on Sunday, dumping 1 to 2 inches of rain on Jefferson County.

Several rounds of thunderstorms rolled across Jefferson County Thursday afternoon, producing large hail and damaging winds in the northern region.

By Pam Chickering Wilson Union staff writer JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Rotary Club on Wednesday feted students who have reached the top of their eighth-grade classes in academics.

Andy Jorgensen , who is running against Rep. Evan Wynn in the newly drawn 43rd Assembly District-which includes Whitewater, will hold two listening sessions this month, on Tues., May 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Senior Center, 859 Collins Road in Jefferson; and Wed., May 16 at noon at the Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main St., Cambridge.