By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson Fire Department responded Saturday to a house fire in the 300 block of Monroe Street. Fort Atkinson Fire Department Division Chief Tom Gerondale, who was among those at the scene, said a call for help was received by the fire department around 4:04...
Category: Community
Ernie Pope Scholastic Art Show winners announced
By Kim McDarison Winners of the 30th Annual Ernie Pope Scholastic Art Show were announced Tuesday, June 1, during a ceremony held in Barrie Park. The art was on display in windows of downtown Fort Atkinson businesses for a two-week period in May. During the ceremony Fort Community Credit Union...
Fort Foundation community grant applications due June 15
The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation has announced that Tuesday, June 15, marks the deadline for organizations to apply for a community grant in order for its board of directors to consider it at its July meeting. Should this deadline be missed, the next opportunity to submit an application will be...
New Alzheimer’s treatment drug approved, webinar offered
The FDA approved Monday a new drug to aid in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease for the first time in nearly 20 years, a press release submitted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Jefferson County announced. The last time a new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s was...
Fort chamber launches online auction fundraiser
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an online auction to raise funds for membership and community benefits supported by the chamber, according to a recent press release. The auction is live via the online site, 32auctions, and will be open for online bids through 10 p.m. on...