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...
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Vietnam veteran, K-9 handler Jerry Witt to speak at 10th Annual K-9 Veterans Day observance
Wisconsin’s 10th annual K-9 Veterans Day observance will be held Sunday, March 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Banquet Center, 201 S. Water St., E., Fort Atkinson, according to a recent news release. Jerry Witt, veteran Vietnam K-9 handler is this year’s speaker. Additionally, “Iro,” a...
Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce DAR Chapter marks 125th anniversary
The Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Saturday marked its 125th anniversary with a reception, according to information released by the group. The event was held at the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson. According to the release, the local women's organization has...
Jones Dairy Farm, Helmick named ‘Lue Ehinger Big Heart’ recipients
By Kim McDarison The Heart of the City, a nonprofit, community service group, has announced that it has named Jones Dairy Farm and Mike Helmick as its 2024 “Lue Ehinger Big Heart Award” recipients. A presentation was made by the group to this year's two recipients on Wednesday at the...
Scott Haumersen donates $5,000 toward pond’s planned multipurpose building
By Chris SpanglerThe great-great-nephew of a 19th-century brickmaker has made a second contribution toward improving Haumerson’s Pond at Fort Atkinson’s Bark River Nature Park.Scott Haumersen of Stoughton has given $5,000 toward construction of a multipurpose building planned by the Friends of Haumerson’s Pond. This follows $7,000 donated in 2020.Haumersen is...