John Donohue, a candidate running unopposed in April for one of three at-large seats on the Fort Atkinson City Council has announced that he will be available Tuesday to meet with and learn from members of the public.Those interested in meeting with the candidate and sharing their concerns, questions or...
Category: Government
Fort Police Department 23-year veteran Lange retires
A 23-year veteran of the Fort Atkinson Police Department, Capt. Chad Lange retired Friday, according to information released by Fort Atkinson Police Chief Adrian Bump. The department hosted a “get together” in celebration of his years of service, the release noted. According to the release, Lange was hired by the...
State budget surplus discussed at Greater Whitewater Committee annual meeting
By Kim McDarison State Sen. Howard Marklein served as keynote speaker Thursday at the annual meeting of the Greater Whitewater Committee. Marklein, who is a co-chair of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, offered insight into the state’s budget process and its finances, including the estimated $7 billion surplus...
Council advances plans to vacate portion of North Fourth Street; March 21 public hearing set
By Ryan Whisner The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday discussed proposed plans as submitted by Fort HealthCare to expand its campus to include an employee parking lot. During their meeting, council members continued their discussion about a proposed discontinuance or street vacation of a block of North Fourth Street...
Council approves seasonal Farmers Market request; residents express entertainment worries
By Ryan Whisner The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday authorized the Fort Atkinson Farmers Market -- an annual and seasonal event -- to be held in 2023 in its traditional location in the public parking lot across from the U.S. Post Office. Typically, the location of the event is approved...