Editor’s note: This is the second in an ongoing series titled: “Evergreen stories,” which features the history associated with Fort Atkinson’s Evergreen Cemetery and the people who are interred within. President of the Evergreen Cemetery Association Brad Wilcox has described the cemetery as “an outdoor museum,” and serves as a...
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Fort chamber announces winners of jingle contest
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it has selected four winners of the Fort Atkinson Jingle Contest. The contest, which was announced in September, was developed through the Fort Atkinson Tourism Department in conjunction with the chamber to promote Fort Atkinson as a fun place to live,...
Book featuring St. Coletta’s history penned; book sale proceeds to support St. Coletta
By Kim McDarison A book about the history of St. Coletta, Jefferson, featuring the institution’s storied history and achievements, has been released, according to its author, Christina Goldstone. The book is titled: “Leading with their Hearts: the story of St. Coletta of Wisconsin.” Goldstone, who is a resident of Washington...
Area scholarships supported through 12th annual ‘Run for Trey’
By Kim McDarison The 12th annual "Run for Trey" was held Sunday, Oct. 16, at Treyton’s Field of Dreams, a baseball field in Whitewater’s Starin Park. This year’s event featured a 5K course described by organizers as an all-terrain run/walk. The event welcomed runners and their canine companions, and offered participants an opportunity...
Family Equality’s Simes to speak at AAUW meeting
The Fort Atkinson branch of the American Association of University Woman (AAUW) has announced that Kim Simes, chief of staff, people and culture with the Family Equality Council, will be the keynote speaker at the group’s next meeting, scheduled for Nov. 7. The Family Equality Council, according to its website, is...