The Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson is seeking organizations and individuals to participate in a Christmas tree decorating contest. “The holidays are such a special time for everyone,” said Merrilee Lee, director of the Hoard Historical Museum in a recent press release. “We are hoping that clubs, groups, families, businesses,...
Category: Community
Fort Homeless Coalition open meeting to be held Nov. 15
The Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson has announced it will be holding an open general meeting, Monday, Nov. 15. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m., in the Community Room at the Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson. According to a...
The ‘Merry Mixer’ prepares to meet Fort; ‘Reveal’ video included
Folks at Ozinga, an Illinois-based concrete supplier, are busy preparing the “Merry Mixer,” a lighted cement mixing truck owned and operated by the company, for its debut in the Fort Atkinson Holiday Parade, set for Nov. 13. The decorated cement mixing truck’s first holiday appearance this year is scheduled for...
Children ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
The Jefferson County Health Department has announced that youngsters ages 5-11 now are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration and Wisconsin Department of Health Services have approved the immunization of children in that age group.The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is...
Fort scholarship formed in memory of Marine K-9 handler Beck
By Chris Spangler The Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson has exceeded its fundraising goal to establish a scholarship in memory of Marine Lance Cpl. Terry Beck and his K-9 partner, "Seato." On Thursday, club President Jan Holewinski and Treasurer Mabel Schumacher presented a $20,005 check to Fort Atkinson Community Foundation...