Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories which will be published on Fort Atkinson Online documenting the fatal firetruck crash of Dec. 17, 1923, which was described by the then-"Jefferson County Union" as the "worst tragedy in the city's history." By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson...
Category: Community
Fans visit with ‘Santa and Friends’
“Photos with Santa and Friends” debuted Saturday morning at the Fort Atkinson Club Community Center. On hand at the first-ever event were Frosty the Snowman, elves, reindeer and Santa and Mrs. Claus.The morning also featured sweet treats, storytelling, coloring, reindeer games and watercolor art. Providing holiday music were A Matter...
Houses made of gingerbread on display through Wednesday at Hoard
The Hoard Historical Museum drew a festive crowd to its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday. Attendees of all ages enjoyed building their own gingerbread houses, making crafts, decorating sugar cookies and eating holiday cookies with milk courtesy of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Houses were made available for viewing,...
Fort residents donate holiday children’s playhouse to Hoard Museum
Merrilee Lee, director of the Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, has announced that the organization is the recipient of a children’s play space, decorated to resemble a gingerbread house. The recent addition to the museum’s holiday attractions will be used to augment existing programming, held at the museum annually each...
Paid advertisement: Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates ‘simple Christmas’
Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 Barrie St., Fort Atkinson, invites you to celebrate a simple Christmas. The event is offered Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4, 6, or 10 p.m. Join us for carols, candlelight, and the Christmas story! Children are welcome in the pews. Our KidZone is also available for quiet play at...