By Chris Spangler A former Fort Atkinson couple is rescuing Afghans who helped American humanitarian efforts from likely retaliation by the Taliban. And they’re doing it one family at a time. Sheril Raymond and Caroline Clarin reside on 12.5 acres in Fergus Falls, Minn., where their family of two has been growing...
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Fort indoor walking path opens at Jansen’s
Fort HealthCare and the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation have announced the opening of the Community Wellness Walking Path at Jansen’s Banquet Hall, 1245 Whitewater Ave., in Fort Atkinson. This collaboration with Jansen’s is staffed by volunteers and offers a safe walking environment during winter months, according to information released by...
‘Magic on Jones Avenue’ Friday in Fort
By Chris Spangler First there was the “Miracle on 34th Street.” This week, there will be “Magic on Jones Avenue.” On Friday, Dec. 17, Jones Dairy Farm is hosting a Christmas extravaganza along the Glacial River Trail in Fort Atkinson. Jones Market, 601 Jones Ave., is holding its second annual...
Fort hospital ‘Love Light Trees’ glow
The 37th annual Love Light Tree-lighting ceremony took place at Fort Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The Fort HealthCare Partners hosted the event on the Sherman Avenue lawn. Given the honor of throwing the light switch was recently retired Dr. Donald Williams. Both he and Fort HealthCare President and...
Fort Holiday Market draws a crowd
By Chris Spangler Downtown Fort Atkinson was bustling Saturday as shoppers visited the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Open House and Market. The event featured merchants selling farm-related and art/craft products at Feather Your Nest, the Café Carpe, the Fort Atkinson Club and Big Bluestem Market Collective....