By Chris Spangler Fort Atkinson saluted “the Greatest Generation” Sunday with the unveiling of a World War II memorial in McCoy Park. Titled “Worth Fighting For,” the monument consists of a stainless-steel globe set on a stone base. Nearby are two benches in memory of the late Stephen Ambrose, a...
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Names of Fort Firemen engraved on state memorial wall
By Chris SpanglerThe names of three Fort Atkinson firefighters who died in a truck crash en route to a Rockdale blaze nearly 101 years ago have been engraved on the Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial Wall.On Saturday, Sept. 28, the late William Gross, Herman Smith and Frank Hoffman were among...
Evers tours Evergreen Cemetery
By Kim McDarison Gov. Tony Evers arrived at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Atkinson Friday morning to meet with members of the community, including cemetery association members and other community leaders, to learn about extensive damage sustained to the facility last year. He additionally received information about efforts made by the...
Veterans of Foreign Wars ‘Buddy Poppy’ campaign planned in October
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Edwin Frohmader Post 1879 and Auxiliary have announced that the annual “Buddy Poppy” campaign will soon be underway. According to information released by the post and auxiliary, the campaign will take place Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12, and will be...
Tour de Fort attracts more than 100 riders
Organizers of the Tour de Fort ride, held late last month, noted that more than 100 bicyclists participated in the event, which offered several ride options and garnered proceeds used to fund initiatives supported by the Fort Atkinson Lions Club. Bicyclists participated in 16-, 31-, and 62-mile rides, with some...