By Kim McDarison Seated in his Fort Atkinson home of 31 years, Fort Atkinson native, Dick Schultz, has many memories to share. As Veterans Day approached, he turned his thoughts to his time spend in military service. As an enlisted man in the U.S. Army, he signed up for three...
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‘Roses of Remembrance’ placed in Fort, Jefferson, Whitewater
The Eli Pierce-Fort Atkinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently honored over 1,000 veterans during a three-day event over which DAR members placed "Roses of Remembrance” on graves in Jefferson, Whitewater, and Fort Atkinson. The activity is part of a DAR Day of Service held annually...
Coming Out Day events set in Whitewater, Watertown
National Coming Out Day events are being planned in Whitewater and Watertown this month. National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11 each year to encourage LGBTQ+ individuals to come out to their families, friends, and/or community. All events are family friendly and welcome to all, according to information...
National Coming Out Day celebration to be held on Main Street bridge
By Chris Spangler National Coming Out Day will be celebrated with a gathering Saturday, Oct. 16, on Fort Atkinson’s Main Street bridge. Organized by the Unity Project of Fort Atkinson, the event will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. “This is a short, but very sweet, activity to show...
Chamber hosts 2021 Fall Open House event
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2021 Fall Open House event which featured a reception and awards ceremony. The event was held Tuesday at The Bridge in downtown Fort Atkinson. Photos from the event can be viewed by clicking the photo below.