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...
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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...
League of Women Voters offers ballot information online
The League of Women Voters of the Whitewater Area reminds voters to get ready to vote in the upcoming April 6 Spring Election.On the ballot this election in Whitewater and surrounding communities in Walworth and Jefferson counties are candidates running for common council, school board, village and town boards, clerks...
Fort Lions present Gross with Melvin Jones Fellowship
The Fort Atkinson Lions Club has presented its 25th Melvin Jones Fellowship to a longtime member who epitomizes the civic organization’s motto, “We Serve.”Recipient Donald E. Gross has been active in civic, cultural and social organizations that promote the community, all traits that fulfill the objectives of Lions.Humanitarian service is...