Fort Atkinson police officers are wearing mourning bands on their uniforms today.It was 53 years ago, on April 9, 1968, when Patrolman David McKee Sr. lost his life while attempting to rescue a 16-year-old boy who had fallen into the Rock River from the downtown railroad trestle hear his home. Witnesses...
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Area obituaries posted April 8
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Fort police to wear mourning bands honoring 1968 anniversary of officer’s death
By Kim McDarison Officers with the Fort Atkinson Police Department will today be wearing mourning bands as they honor and remember patrolman David A. McKee, Sr. McKee died in the line of duty on April 9, 1968, according to information shared by the department, after trying to save a teenaged...
Fort Chamber welcomes new member RM Lawn Care
Just in time for spring lawn maintenance needs, the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce RM Lawn Care as its newest member. Many in the area may already be familiar with proprietor Roy Magsamen, who for several years ran RM Small Engine Repair. After closing that...
Chenoweth named UW-Whitewater provost
Chancellor Dwight C. Watson announced the appointment of John Chenoweth as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.“I am so glad that Dr. John Chenoweth has agreed to serve as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Whitewater. Over the years, in...