A deadline by which applications may be submitted for inclusion in a “City of Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy” has been extended, according to information released by Fort Atkinson City Manager Rebecca Houseman. The new deadline for those interested in applying for the program is Wednesday, June 7, at 5 p.m. According...
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Picture this: Memorial Day 2023 in Fort
By Kim McDarison Fort Atkinson observed Memorial Day this week with an array of activities, including a breakfast at the American Legion Dugout, two honor guards, each making appearances and performing rifle salutes in the community’s cemeteries, a marine observance, a parade, and a program held in Evergreen Cemetery, featuring...
D.B. Oak, Fort HealthCare lot site plans advance
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson Plan Commission has approved site plans for several properties, including those for commercial warehouse space and a hospital parking lot.On Tuesday, the commission gave a unanimous thumb’s up to a site plan for rebuilding a portion of an Oak Street warehouse that was heavily damaged...
Whitewater gas station robbery suspect to face one felony, five misdemeanor counts
By Kim McDarison A Whitewater man has been charged with one felony count of armed robbery with a threat of force and five misdemeanor counts, ranging from resisting arrest to possession of cocaine, according to information released through the Wisconsin Circuit Count Access website. Willie Hearn III, who was taken...
Whitewater PD arrests suspect in connection with Marathon Gas Station robbery
Editor's note: the following information as been released by the Whitewater Police Department. Correction: The Whitewater Police Department has updated its press release, noting that the "former Marathon Gas Station" is today operated as a BP. The department regrets the error. On Friday, May 19, 2023, at 6:07 a.m., Whitewater Police...