By Chris SpanglerIt was about noon when Craig Lang backed out of his North Main Street home’s rear driveway and saw thick, black smoke billowing from a warehouse nearby.The northern end of D.B. Oak, which decades ago was the home of Thomas Industries, was on fire.“I’d finished up some paperwork...
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Breaking: a fire is burning on the north side of the Fort Atkinson Kennel Club building
Editor's note: this story has been updated and remains ongoing. Updates will continue as more information becomes available. By Kim McDarison Firefighters from multiple agencies continue to subdue a fire at a commercial structure, 710 Oak Street, in Fort Atkinson. The fire, according to Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson member...
Kennel Club offers late summer classes
Update: The following information has been released by the Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson in response to classes and Tuesday's fire: Classes planned to be held AFB the Humane Society Community Room will continue as planned. KCFA is awaiting direction from fire authorities regarding classes that are planned to be...
Dwight Foster Library fiber crafts group to meet in September
A fiber crafts group will be meeting at the Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave., on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wisconsin Room on the second floor beginning Sept. 15. Although the group is geared toward adults,...
Fort Atkinson’s 1901 water tower reopens after hiatus due to COVID-19
By Chris Spangler Despite hazy skies due to high humidity and smoke from western wildfires, the view from atop Fort Atkinson’s historic 1901 water tower last weekend was breathtaking. That is the word from Saturday morning visitors on the South High Street landmark’s first public tour since it was closed...