By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation earlier this month saluted Sue Hartwick on her upcoming retirement as program administrator of the 51-year-old organization. During a reception at the Hoard Historical Museum held Friday, Nov. 15, past and present board of directors members and guests lauded Hartwick, who has...
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World War II memorial unveiled
By Chris Spangler Fort Atkinson saluted “the Greatest Generation” Sunday with the unveiling of a World War II memorial in McCoy Park. Titled “Worth Fighting For,” the monument consists of a stainless-steel globe set on a stone base. Nearby are two benches in memory of the late Stephen Ambrose, a...
Fort Atkinson World War II memorial unveiling set for this Sunday
The Fort Atkinson World War II Memorial Committee has announced that the unveiling and dedication of a newly constructed World War II monument will be held this Sunday in Fort Atkinson’s McCoy Park. According to the release, the ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. The park is located at 1202...
Turnout at Fort’s polls: ‘brisk’
By Chris SpanglerNot surprisingly, turnout was brisk today as Fort Atkinson voters went to the polls to cast ballots in the presidential and other general election races.When the doors to the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building gym opened at 7 a.m., the line of voters snaked down North Water Street West.On...
Christmas Neighbors is accepting programming applications, donations
Organizers of the Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors program have announced that the organization is accepting applications to help those in need this year beginning Monday, Nov. 4. According to a news release, the program is in its 72nd year and is structured to help low income families and their children...