With the holiday season fast approaching, several communities within the area — including Fort Atkinson, Whitewater and Jefferson -- have announced their plans to kickoff the celebratory season with a lighted holiday parade. Fort Atkinson In Fort Atkinson the annual lighted holiday parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 3, between...
Category: Community
Fort observes Veterans Day
By Chris Spangler The men and women who have worn America’s military uniforms were saluted with a Veterans Day observance in Fort Atkinson Saturday morning. The Paul Frank Florine Post 166 of the American Legion hosted a ceremony at the Legion Dugout, with Commander Joel Osmundson offering remarks. He noted...
Fort Senior Center to host event focusing on upcoming Boston travel tour, itinerary
The Fort Atkinson Senior Center, in conjunction with World Pulse Travel, with agents based in Fort Atkinson, has announced that a "travel show," titled: “The Spotlight on Boston,” and featuring a “walk through” of a five-day itinerary for an upcoming tour, will be held at the senior center. The activity,...
Black Hawk Artists place more than 100 new works on display
By Chris Spangler The Black Hawk Artists celebrated a milestone Sunday when members kicked off their 50th annual art show and sale in Fort Atkinson. The golden-anniversary exhibit is taking place at the Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., through Thursday, Nov. 16. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30...
City officials: Keep pedestrian safety in mind this fall
With a decrease in daylight hours, Fort Atkinson city officials have released a statement reminding motorists to remain aware of pedestrian traffic. “With less daylight hours this time of year we hear about a lot of near misses when it comes to vehicles stopping for pedestrians at the city’s various...