Editor's note: the following information has been released by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) State Fire Marshal’s Office, with assistance from Fort Atkinson Police Department, is investigating a suspicious death and residential fire that took place on Friday, June...
Category: Community
Farmers market and police bike auction bring patrons downtown
Despite hot temperatures, the Fort Atkinson Farmers Market drew a good crop of shoppers and music lovers downtown Saturday morning. Flowers, produce, baked goods, smoothies, dog treats and recycled birdfeeders were among the items for sale. Blues music was performed by “Barefoot Joe” Ingram, who played guitar and harmonica, as well...
Reena donates $2,600 to BASE
Reena Senior Living Center in Fort Atkinson has presented Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) Executive Director Alicia Noris and program members with a check for $2,600, according to a recent announcement from BASE. According to the announcement, Reena hosted a fish fry on May 21 to support BASE. The drive-through...
Pandemic frontline workers thanked, celebrated by County Health Department
By Chris Spangler Adversity breeds resilience, and that is what Jefferson County celebrated Friday as it was emerging from the 16-month-long COVID-19 pandemic. The Jefferson County Health Department hosted “Commemorating a Small Town’s Resiliency in a Pandemic” at Jefferson County Fair Park. Department employees, contact tracers and other healthcare workers...
One dead in house fire on Foster Street; related Amber Alert issued
Update: The Amber Alert is canceled. The child has been found safe. Update: An Amber Alert has been issued and states the following: At approximately 10:44 a.m., on June 11, 2021, a fire occurred at 415 Foster St, Fort Atkinson, Wis. A deceased individual was located in the fire. Elizabeth...