By Chris Spangler Faith Community Church recently planted a tri-color beech tree in memory of John Tschohl, a longtime member who passed away Dec. 31, 2022. Tschohl, 73, was born with cerebral palsy, but never let his physical or language challenges discourage him. In 1968, he started working at Opportunities...
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Barrie fourth-graders make ‘grant project’ donations to Fort HealthCare
Three students from Fort Atkinson’s Barrie Elementary School used grant money to create products that were donated to Fort HealthCare, according to information recently released by the hospital. Elena Fellin, Braquel Hunsicker and Dixie Mulderink each received a School District of Fort Atkinson “mini grant.” The program awards funds to students...
Summertime music: Fort’s community band offers full itinerary; Whitewater continues with ‘Savory Sounds’
By Kim McDarison Two summertime music concert series, one in Fort Atkinson and one in Whitewater, will soon be returning. In Fort Atkinson, Community Band Director Wayne Crook notes a full itinerary of musical performances, including the return of the “ice cream social,” which will be held in Barrie Park...
Hoard Museum to hold annual ‘Dairy Day at the MOOseum’
The Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine has announced that it will holding “Dairy Day at the MOOseum,” this month. In its ninth year, the event will be held Saturday, June 17, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. A parade, featuring seven...
Local musician Steve Meisner, 62, dies following cancer diagnosis
By Kim McDarison Information released on a website announcing upcoming performances of local polka band musician Steve Meisner noted that on Thursday the artist died following a diagnosis of stage IV cancer. According to the website, Meisner’s illness was brief. He last performed on stage on May 21, the website...