The spring 2021 commencement at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will be held in a hybrid format, allowing graduates an opportunity to cross the stage in cap and gown and receive their degrees in person, and providing the speeches, music and other traditional elements in a virtual format. About 1,775 students from...
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Chamber loan program helps launch area businesses
The year 2020 was not friendly to new business launches, but a loan available through the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce made that a possibility for three new businesses downtown, according to information recently released by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.According to the release: The chamber’s Revitalization...
‘Big Read Project’ brings ‘Literature to Life’ through dramatic readings
A powerful performance sets the stage for Young Auditorium’s month-long BIG READ collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Join us on Wednesday, April 7th at 7 p.m. as ‘Literature To Life’ presents a virtual performance of dramatic staged readings from this year’s BIG READ novel, “The Latehomecomer.”...
‘Momentary’ power outage attributed to squirrel, says utility company
Many Fort Atkinson residents experienced flickering lights this morning when a squirrel apparently came in contact with electrical equipment.Alison Trouy of We Energies said at 9 a.m. Monday that crews were on the scene investigating what took place.“There was a momentary outage at 8:30 a.m. and we do believe a...
Virtual book clubs at libraries prove popular
By Jill Fuller Among other things, Abraham Lincoln had to learn how to use Zoom last year. As he peered into the camera, one youngster asked him how he was enjoying 2020. Lincoln, played by re-enactor Kevin Wood, replied that he was making new friends, but wasn’t quite sure how...