The 10th Annual K-9 Veterans Day statewide observance was held Sunday at the American Legion Banquet Center, Fort Atkinson. While the observance was held Sunday, March 10, the Wisconsin Legislature, in 2015, proclaimed March 13 as the statewide day of recognition. The Sunday afternoon program began with a wreath-laying ceremony held...
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Evers approves I-94 westbound bridge improvements in Jefferson County; work to begin Monday
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), within a Monday news release, has stated that Jefferson County residents will soon see some work performed on bridges along the westbound lanes of I-94. According to the release, the work is part of a $5.7-million contract recently signed by Gov. Tony Evers for...
City hires Dayton as Parks and Recreation director
Ben Dayton will serve as the next Parks and Recreation director, according to information released Wednesday by Fort Atkinson city officials. Prior to accepting the position in Fort Atkinson, Dayton has served as the director of recreation for the Lake Mills Area School District and has 13 years of experience...
Fort Atkinson Police Department to observe K-9 Veterans Day
The Wisconsin Legislature, as of 2015, has proclaimed March 13 as K-9 Veterans Day across the state. Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump announced recently that the city’s police department recognizes the event, further noting that the statewide observance will be held in Fort Atkinson this year on Sunday, March...
Fort Police Officer Riggs retires
Providing nearly eight years of service as a member of the Fort Atkinson Police force, Officer Stephen Riggs on Tuesday retired from the department, according to information released by Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump. The department celebrated his time on the force with a “get together,” the chief, within...