By Kim McDarisonA book written by Fort Atkinson resident and author of children’s novels Karla Manternach is among 10 titles recently recognized with an Outstanding Achievement Award “noteworthy honor” by the Wisconsin Library Association, according to information released by the organization earlier this month. Among books awarded in 2024 is...
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Firemen killed in 1923 crash to be listed on state monument
By Chris Spangler Three Fort Atkinson firefighters who died in a truck crash while responding to a Rockdale blaze more than a century ago are being remembered on a Wisconsin monument. This Saturday, the names of William Gross, Herman Smith and Frank Hoffman will be added to the Wisconsin Fire...
Flags installed at bell tower in Evergreen
Representatives from two veterans organizations met Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery to present the facility with new flags for its bell tower display, according to information released by members of the veterans groups. The organizations making the presentation included the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1879 and the American Legion Post...
Veterans of Foreign Wars ‘Buddy Poppy’ campaign planned in October
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Edwin Frohmader Post 1879 and Auxiliary have announced that the annual “Buddy Poppy” campaign will soon be underway. According to information released by the post and auxiliary, the campaign will take place Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12, and will be...
Fort Atkinson Online, WhitewaterWise offices to close this weekend; reopen Monday
The offices of FortAtkinsonOnline.com and WhitewaterWise.com will be closed beginning Friday morning with plans to reopen Monday morning. If you would like to provide information for publication in either online news site, please send it to staff@fortatkinsononline.com. Thank you for your understanding and patience, and have a great weekend. Kim File photo.