By Kim McDarison Wisconsin’s 8th Annual K-9 Veterans Day observance and celebration was held Sunday, March 13. Among the afternoon’s events, held in honor of working dogs and their handlers, was a wreath-laying ceremony honoring military K-9 teams. The wreath-laying ceremony was held at the War Dog Memorial in McCoy...
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Heroic animals during World War II topic at public library
The U.S. Veterans Project Library will welcome author Robin Hutton to a presentation at the Dwight Foster Public Library in Fort Atkinson Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m., according to a recent news release. Hutton shared the story of Korean War hero Sgt. Reckless, a war horse, last December. According...
Posted notice: Fort to hold two public safety referendum listening sessions
Editor’s note: the following public notices have been submitted for publication by the City of Fort Atkinson. The Fort Atkinson City Council is hosting a Referendum Listening Session relating to the upcoming April 5 Public Safety Referendum on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at Café Carpe, 18 S. Water St....
‘Cutest Pet in Fort’ contest winners announced
It was a formidable task, but the final results from our two panels of judges are in. The winners of the “Cutest Pet in Fort” contest are: First place, "Bentley," a pup whose breed and age were not disclosed, owned by Lora Palenik; Second place, "Guppy," a 2-month-old kitten of...
Fort council honors Girl Scouts achieving Gold Award
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday recognized four Girl Scouts who have achieved the organization’s highest honor. Jessica Sharp, Elee Sharp, Makayla Krueger and Nevaeh Smith will be presented the Gold Award on April 9 by Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Council. According to GirlScouts.org, “Seniors...