Drug Take Back Day is when many people in Wisconsin and throughout the nation safely dispose of their expired and unused medications. This year, the day will be recognized April 24. Proper drug disposal is important because of the potential misuse of these medications, especially if they get into the wrong...
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Hoard Historical Museum announces virtual art show for adults
The Hoard Historical Museum has announced that the Fort Atkinson museum will host its annual art show in a virtual format in 2021. “Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, our annual art show will be held online this year,” said Merrilee Lee, museum director. “It is our wish to continue the...
Severe weather awareness: ‘listen, act and live’
Editor’s note: April 12-16 is tornado and severe weather awareness week. In recognition, the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management has released the following information: Welcome to day three of tornado and severe weather awareness week. Advanced warning saves lives but do people act on that warning? In Joplin, Mo.,...
Nasco supports local groups with free items
Last week, Fort Atkinson’s Nasco donated numerous pallets of products to area nonprofit organizations to help them with their programs. The contributions were initially discussed in November 2020, when the company contacted Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) about products it wished to donate. When BASE Executive Director Alicia Norris...
Pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine pending federal review
State officials are putting a temporary hold on using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pending a federal review.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jointly stated that out of 6.8 million Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine doses given, six cases of a rare...