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...
Category: Community
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...
Kara Krausse named October Rotary Teacher of the Month
The School District of Fort Atkinson has announced that Kara Krausse has been named October’s Rotary Teacher of the Month. According to information released by the district, Krausse is a fifth-grade teacher at Luther Elementary School. The release noted that Krausse graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with an undergraduate...
Volunteers sought to help set up community light display Saturday
Fort Atkinson Beautification Council President Jude Hartwick has announced that the beautification council is seeking volunteers to help assemble this year’s community holiday lights display along the Glacial River Bike Path. The display runs parallel to Janesville Avenue and has, in past years, been associated with the “Magic on Janesville...
Fort HealthCare Partners launch 39th Annual Love Lights Campaign
Fort HealthCare has announced that it will be hosting its Partners Love Light Tree project, now in its 39th year. According to a news release, the project invites members of the community to purchase lights which are then placed on “special trees surrounding Fort Memorial Hospital.” This year, the release...