Opinion

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...

Community

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...

County, Government, School

Seven vie in primary for state superintendent seat

By Kim McDarison  With Tuesday’s spring primary election just around the corner, voters might be wondering who are the seven candidates vying for the open state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) superintendent’s seat?The top two voter-getters will advance to the spring general election in April. In alphabetical order, they are: Sheila BriggsSheila...

County, Lifestyle

Ice Cold Fireworks Feb. 20 over Lake Koshkonong

The sky over Lake Koshkonong will be bursting with color when Ice Cold Fireworks take place Saturday, Feb. 20. The 17-minute fireworks display choreographed to music was rescheduled from last weekend due to the frigid temperature and windchill. The event, presented by Boomfest and Spectrum Pyrotechnics, will be held at...