By Kim McDarison Requests from organizers of three upcoming events were approved by the Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday. The events include an “Easton’s Cause” softball tournament to be held in Ralph Park July 17-18; “Rhythm Remix 2021,” to be held in Fort Atkinson’s downtown area Aug. 21, and “Fort...
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Fort veterans announce Memorial Day activities
Fort Atkinson veterans organizations have announced Memorial Day activities, which include a parade and program at Evergreen Cemetery.The Memorial Day remembrance on Monday, May 31, will begin with a breakfast at the American Legion Dugout from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Cost for the breakfast, sponsored by the Paul Frank Florine...
Joy of giving and receiving expressed during senior scholarship ceremony
The joy of both giving and receiving was on display Wednesday night as some 30 presenters of more than 80 scholarships invited 62 Fort Atkinson High School seniors to join them on the school’s auditorium stage to receive recognition and gifts. Attendance at the livestreamed Fort Atkinson High School Senior Scholarship...
Through the looking glass: a city reflected in art
Through June 1, visitors to downtown Fort Atkinson can walk several blocks of the city’s Main Street while reflecting upon student art. Several pieces, created by K-12 students in the School District of Fort Atkinson and students attending St. Joseph’s Catholic School, have been selected for viewing and placed within...
Tourism, opportunities this summer are discussed on ‘What’s Up? with Michael Clish’
In this month's edition of "What's up? With Michael Clish," viewers learn about a new Jefferson County tourism website designed to help visitors easily discover activities that are returning, new or made to look different while keeping people safe this summer. Michael's guests are Katie Newcomb, the director of tourism...