The National Weather Service has issued an “Excessive Heat Warning,” for residents within the Fort Atkinson Online and WhitewaterWise readership area. According to information released by the service, the warning comes with a severity level of “severe,” noting a “significant threat to life or property.” The “weather event onset” is...
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Fort Community Foundation to invest $1 million to address area housing shortage
The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced that it will be investing $1 million, through a contribution made to the Thrive Economic Development’s Live Local Development Fund, with a stipulation that the money will be used to support housing projects within the boundaries of the School District...
‘Retro Night: An Evening of Music, Markets, and Vintage Delights’ to be held tomorrow
“Retro Night: An Evening of Music, Markets, and Vintage Delights” will be held tomorrow, according to information released by representatives of the Fort Atkinson Club. Club Program Manager Haley Speer said that event-goers are invited to participate in the evening’s activities, which will be held inside the club’s community building,...
Paid advertisement: AAUW used book sale slated for September
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be sponsoring its annual used book sale, Friday, Sept. 13, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building, 30 N. Water St., West,...
Tour de Fort to be held Saturday
The Fort Atkinson Lions Club has announced that it will be holding its John McKenzie and Don Bakker memorial bike ride, dubbed the “Tour de Fort.” The ride will be held this Saturday, and will take participants through scenic areas within Jefferson County, including Rock Lake, Lake Ripley, Koshkonong Creek,...