The Fort Atkinson Lions Club has announced the winner of its March Madness Raffle.The $500 St. Patrick’s Day pick was Bonnie Schaefer of Fort Atkinson. The winning ticket was drawn at noon on March 17th at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building. (It apparently was the luck of the Irish as...
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Whitewater Rotary Club taking orders for spring bouquets
What better way is there to celebrate the arrival of spring – at last! – than with a bright and cheery floral bouquet, courtesy of the Whitewater Rotary Club?Through Tuesday, March 23, the Rotarians are selling bouquets for an April delivery. One of this year’s choices is a color-coordinated bouquet including...
Council proclaims Fort ‘Intersectional Peony City of Wisconsin’
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson City Council has proclaimed and a request for a similar proclamation from the state of Wisconsin has been made, recognizing Fort Atkinson as the "Intersectional Peony City of Wisconsin." The city’s proclamation was made Tuesday during the city council meeting. During the meeting, City...
United Way Pillar Grant application period starts March 22
The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties will open its annual pillar grant funding application at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 22. The application will remain open until 5 p.m. Friday, April 23, with award decisions announced by Friday, May 14. “Our United Way is so excited to...
Easter activities planned in Fort
The Easter Bunny and Floyd the Badger will be headlining springtime children’s activities in Fort Atkinson.On Wednesday, March 31, the Fort Atkinson Parks and Recreation Department will present Easter Express, a drive-through event at Ralph Park.It will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. or while supplies last.Each participant will...