By Chris SpanglerNick Hamele jabbed a thin steel rod into glowing coals before pounding it into what would become a decorative coat hook.“Heat, beat and repeat,” he told onlookers, quoting the blacksmith’s mantra.Nick, a high school science teacher from Fort Atkinson, was one of seven guests demonstrating old-time crafts and...
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On the Appalachian Trail: David Firari sloshes through Vermont
By Kim McDarison Fort Atkinson resident and Appalachian Trail hiker David Firari earlier this month sent his third video update to Fort Atkinson Online, noting that it has been two months since he last updated FAO readers about his progress as he continues his journey along the Appalachian Trail. In...
132 Army Band Wisconsin National Guard performs in Whitewater
By Kim McDarison Area residents attending the second in a musical series called “Savory Sounds” were treated to a performance by the 132 Army Band Wisconsin Army National Guard. The band performed in Whitewater late last month. Savory Sounds is a summertime concert series hosted by the Whitewater Arts Alliance, Whitewater. The series typically...
Shade and a show: Ice Cream Social brings in Fort’s Fourth
By Kim McDarison With summertime temperatures reaching 90 degrees Tuesday, the Fort Atkinson 2023 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social provided shade, a show, and, of course, as is a community Fourth of July tradition, free ice cream. The Harmony Cornet Band played pre-1900 arrangements from under a tent as event-goers...
DNR urges ATV riders and boaters to use safety best practices this holiday weekend
Editor’s note: In advance of this holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released safety tips and statistics regarding ATV rider and boater safety. According to the department’s release about ATV ridership, 14 fatalities have been reported to date in 2023 in Wisconsin. Within its boater safety...