By Kim McDarison If you follow social media in Fort Atkinson, you likely know the name Vern Zech. The “admin” of two Facebook pages — “Fort Atkinson Wi.: Taking a Stroll Down Memory Lane Then And Now” and “Jefferson County Obituaries” — Zech’s posts reach some 9,200 and 4,800 group members, respectively.While...
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Little Free Libraries scavenger hunt a success
Fort Atkinson-area residents headed outdoors for fresh air and fun during Saturday’s Little Free Library Scavenger Hunt. It was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the National Day of Unplugging, celebrating the 12th year of helping people take a break from their technological devices. The event...
Area obituaries posted on March 5
Sandra Wellman Janet Tuten
Selle selected as finalist for Midwest high school pitch competition
By Kim McDarison Maren Selle, a freshman at Fort Atkinson High School, is one of seven finalists selected to compete in the “University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Midwest High School Pitch” competition. The event will be held virtually. Seven student teams from throughout Wisconsin and Illinois have been selected to compete, according...
Our Take: J&J vaccine yet another shot in the arm
It’s amazing when you stop to think about it: Only nine months after being slammed by COVID-19, America had a vaccine. Then that quickly doubled, and now we have three. However, some folks apparently worry that the newest one, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, is not as effective as those...