By Chris Spangler Contributor No charges will be filed against three Wisconsin State Patrol troopers in connection with the fatal shooting of a man who led authorities on a high-speed pursuit that ended outside Fort Atkinson in December. Jefferson County District Attorney Monica J. Hall announced Tuesday that there will...
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Turnout light for state superintendent primary election
By Chris Spangler Contributor Turnout was light in Fort Atkinson — and all of Jefferson County — as voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the primary for state superintendent of schools. On the ballot were seven persons vying to advance to the spring election...
Off The Record: A tale of two forts
So I Googled FortAtkinsonOnline.com the other day, only to be asked if I meant FortAtkinsonOnline.org. No, I didn’t. But I went there anyway, just to satisfy my curiosity. One click whisked me all the way to Nebraska, and a nonprofit called Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. It appears to be...
Indoor winter walking path at Jansen’s Banquet Hall
Feeling the need to stretch your legs but Mother Nature’s not cooperating?No problem whatsoever.Fort HealthCare is partnering with the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation to provide an indoor Community Wellness Walking Path during the cold and snowy winter season.The public now has free access to walk at Jansen’s Banquet Hall on...
Fort included in parks and rec program ‘Be Active Wisconsin’
Who will win the title of “Fittest Community?” Area Parks & Rec departments have joined the competition among over thirty communities throughout the state of Wisconsin to conquer the most active minutes of any activity during March 1-31. All ages are invited. At this time, the communities participating in Jefferson...