The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater is offering in-person Craft Time for Kids starting in August.It takes place at 4:30 p.m. every other Monday: Aug. 2, 16 and 30.Persons unable to attend may pick up the weekly craft kit and follow along with the instructional video on Facebook...
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Jefferson County Agri-Business says fairgrounds food booth was successful
Even in light of a slow start to this year’s Jefferson County Fair, which began, according to Jefferson County Agri-Business Club members, with rain and canceled performances, the group’s food booth enjoyed much success. The group credited its menu with bringing both new and returning customers to enjoy its offerings,...
Hoard Museum new guardian of Fort’s 1901 water tower; tours slated
Editor's note: the following story has been submitted by the Hoard Historical Museum. For more than 120 years, it has stood as a sentinel over the city of Fort Atkinson. It’s survived bulging walls, leaky tanks and student graffiti, and has been threatened with deconstruction. It has been carefully preserved...
Fort Atkinson Police Department K-9 officer ‘Bolt’ retires
The Fort Atkinson Police Department has announced, with reluctance, the retirement of the community’s four-legged officer, K-9 Bolt, following emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage.Police Chief Adrian Bump said that in May, Bolt began to show signs of health issues and immediately was transported to UW Veterinary Care in Madison,...
‘Art on the Green’ to be held in August
“Art on the Green,” an art fair planned in conjunction with Whitewater’s Maxwell Street Days, will be held in August, according to a recent press release. The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled to take place Friday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10...