The second annual "Love Your Neighbor" food drive was held Saturday, Feb. 12, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, according to a news release. The food drive was held to benefit the Fort Atkinson Food Pantry, David Frohmader, chairman of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Board of Outreach, reported. Volunteers were...
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‘What’s up? with Michael Clish’: Police and fire chiefs discuss upcoming Public Safety Referendum
In this edition of "What's up? with Michael Clish," Michael and his guests: Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump and Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch, discuss the City of Fort Atkinson's proposed Public Safety Referendum, which will come before voters during the spring general election on April 5. The...
City holds public safety referendum workshop; town officials ask questions
By Kim McDarison A Fort Atkinson City Council Workshop focusing on the Public Safety Referendum which will appear before voters on the April ballot, was held Wednesday in the training room at the Fort Atkinson Fire Department. Along with city council members, the meeting was attended by officials from five...
Fort Police to partner with county human services to address mental health
The Fort Atkinson Police Department has partnered with the Jefferson County Health and Human Services Department to bring a licensed clinical social worker into the city to help with issues and concerns regarding mental health. According to information released by Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump, the department is the...
Today is the last day to vote absentee in the primary election
The last day for absentee voting in the Feb. 15 spring primary election is Friday. Those wishing to submit an absentee ballot may do so today at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building, 101 N. Main St., in the city clerk's office. There is no absentee voting Monday, Feb. 14, according...