By Chris Spangler It is no surprise that donations to help feed the hungry increase during November and December. ’Tis the season of giving, after all. But the Fort Atkinson Food Pantry operates year-round, and contributions have dropped while the need continues to rise. Treasurer Gary Thom said that the...
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Fort Atkinson Online, WhitewaterWise to undergo indefinite pause
Fort Atkinson Online and WhitewaterWise, both online properties of Fort Atkinson Online LLC, will be placed on indefinite pause with the close of 2024. The pause is a result of life-related changes which require a reallocation of time by the site’s editor and sole employee, Kim McDarison. The sites also...
Community Foundation celebrates Sue Hartwick’s retirement; names Megan Hartwick as successor
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...
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...