By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission has approved installing a cellular tower in a residential neighborhood on the city’s northwest side. US Cellular LLC requested a conditional-use permit to place a monopole communications tower just north of the water tower at 711 Zaffke St. This site was identified...
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Purdy evacuated after smoke from ‘malfunctioning equipment’ detected
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson Fire Department was dispatched to Purdy Elementary School in Fort Atkinson Friday after receiving reports of smoke in the building. Fort Atkinson Fire Department Division Chief Tom Gerondale said that the department was dispatched at 11:28 a.m., and, while on route, was advised by...
Work of local artist Kelly Hausknecht on display at library
The Dwight Foster Public Library has announced that the works of local artist Kelly Hausknecht will be on display during the month of March. Works will appear in the Jones Gallery on the library’s second floor and will include the artist’s series of whimsical paintings devoted to sweet marshmallow Peeps, according...
Fort PD Capt. Schulz retires after more than 32 years
City of Fort Atkinson Police Capt. Todd Schulz has retired after more than 32 years of service, according to information released Friday. In the release, Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump noted that Schulz spent his career with the Fort Atkinson Police Department and retired Thursday after 32 and a...
Fort online city council candidates forum to be released
By Kim McDarison An online candidates forum featuring one-on-one interviews with each of three candidates running for two seats on the Fort Atkinson City Council has been videotaped and will be released for public viewing next week. During the forum, longtime radio host and newsman Michael Clish asked each of...