Born out of a what appeared to be a need for residents and individuals with garage and tag sale items to find an interactive place to buy and sell, Fort Atkinson Online has launched Fort Atkinson Online Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/fortatkinsononlinemarketplace The new Facebook page offers an opportunity to connect area residents in...
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Whitewater library to offer NASA reading challenge
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater has announced it will be introducing a new reading challenge in December. NASA@ My Library Reading Challenge includes reading, family-friendly activities and the chance to win one of three grand prizes, according to information recently released. The month-long challenge will kick off...
World War II exhibit, program to be held at Hoard Museum
The year 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.In recognition of the attack that spurred the United States’ involvement in World War II, the historical societies and museums of Jefferson County have announced they are creating a shared exhibit that explores what life was...
Rock River Dental to hold holiday food drive through Dec. 3
Rock River Dental has announced that it will be holding a “Holiday Food Drive,” with contributions going to the Fort Atkinson Food Pantry. Non-expired, non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the dental office, 1951 Commerce Parkway, during regular business hours, until Dec. 3, according to information released by...
Homeless coalition kicks off fundraising for family transitional housing
By Chris Spangler The Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson is undertaking a $200,000 capital campaign to establish temporary transitional housing for families working to get back on their feet. Meeting Monday night at the Dwight Foster Public Library, the coalition announced that the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation has approved funding...