Easter 2020 came just weeks after gathering places were shuttered and residents were sent home in hopes of curbing the coronavirus’ spread.No new Easter bonnets and frilly dresses.No fragrant Easter lilies and daffodils decorating church altars.No choruses of “Christ the Lord Has Risen Today.”Well, at least not in person.Easter worship...
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‘What’s Up? with Michael Clish’ with his guest school board candidate Rhona Buchta released
Our newest edition of "What's Up? with Michael Clish" is now available for viewing. Michael's guest in Rhona Buchta, the only candidate running for a single open seat on the School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Eduction.A General Spring Election will be held April 6. Buchta has recently described herself...
How serving students with disabilities became a priority mission at UW-Whitewater
Editor's note: This story was submitted by UW-Whitewater. After Paul Lauritzen arrived on the Whitewater State College campus in the fall of 1964 to start a special education program in its college of education, he soon found himself providing informal services for students with disabilities through the admissions office. One...
Parks and Rec ‘Easter Eggspress’ is holiday success
On Wednesday, March 31, the Fort Atkinson Parks and Recreation Department hosted “Easter Eggspress,” a drive-through event at Ralph Park from 3 to 5 p.m. The event was held in place of the usual Easter egg hunt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For $5 each, families could pick up a kit that...
Poetry Month readings to feature community and connection during COVID
The Dwight Foster Public Library and the Friends of Lorine Niedecker are happy to announce a reading by Wisconsin poets to celebrate National Poetry Month. The poets featured at this reading are all included in the new anthology “Sheltering with Poems: community and connection during covid.” To register go to...