By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson Fire Department on Tuesday recognized Capt. Paul Verhalen for his heroism at last August’s massive D.B. Oaks warehouse blaze.During the Fort Atkinson City Council meeting, Fire Chief Daryl Rausch presented Verhalen with the Fort Atkinson Fire Department’s Lifesaving Award.“The department responded to a significant fire...
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Council Oks Klondike Derby at Haumerson’s Pond
By Chris SpanglerHaumerson’s Pond will be the site of a day-long winter scouting jamboree this month.Meeting in regular session on Tuesday, the Fort Atkinson City Council gave the go-ahead for the Yahara District of the Glacier’s Edge Council of the Boy Scouts of America to hold its Klondike Derby Saturday,...
The year in review: Top 10 stories from 2021
By Kim McDarisonWhile Fort Atkinson Online had a soft opening in January of this year, officially, we opened our virtual doors on Feb.1. News publications, in print and online, traditionally each year, mark that year’s passing by reflecting upon the top 10 stories of the year. Typically, news reporters and editors...
CDC halves COVID-19 quarantine time for general public
National and state health agencies have shortened the COVID-19 quarantine period for the general public from 10 to five days. Jefferson County Health Department epidemiologist Samroz Jakvani announced that the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut the recommended isolation and quarantine period for the general public, and...
Two Walworth County board members decide against reelection run
Editor's note: The following story has been reprinted, with permission, from the online news site: Walworthcountycommunitynews.com. By Dan Plutchak The makeup of the next Walworth County Board will look quite differently after two more longtime board members announced they will not run for re-election. County Board Vice Chair Jerry Grant and...