The kickoff of “No Mow May,” a pollinator-friendly initiative sponsored by the community-based, nonprofit group Heart of the City, is just around the corner. What is ‘No Mow May’? No Mow May is designed to educate people about lawn care practices that improve pollinator habitat, soil and air quality by...
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Virtual production of ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ features Fort actor
By Kim McDarison Love. Finding it, defining it, embracing it, these are all components of the typical love story, but “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” a play written by Rajiv Joseph, is a love story that’s anything but typical. The one-act, eight-scene play runs about 75 minutes long and tells the...
Dispose of expired drugs on National Drug Take Back Day
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...
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.,...