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...
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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...
Paid advertisement: Homestead Barn, Johnson Creek, offers antiques, vintage items
The Homestead Barn, N5761 CR-Y, Johnson Creek, has opened once again for the warm-weather season. The barn will be open in July, on the following dates: 6-9, and 20-23; in August, on the following dates: 3-6, and 17-20, and on Aug. 31 through Sept. 3. The barn will be open Sept....
Life’s next station: former Fort Fire Chief Rausch to head new project in Minnesota
By Kim McDarison When Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch tendered his resignation to City Manager Rebecca Houseman in April of this year, he fully intended to retire, he said. Then, while browsing through industry publications online, as is his habit, he found an ad. That changed his thinking, he said. While Friday was...