Editor’s note: this is the second of a two-part history of the former Loeb-Lorman scrapyard in Fort Atkinson. The story’s first part is found here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/american-tale-immigrants-dream-creates-recycling-history-in-fort/. By Kim McDarison The history of the former Loeb-Lorman scrapyard in Fort Atkinson began with the toil and vision of 20th-century emigrants from Russia...
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Jefferson County goes to the fair
The Fort Atkinson Online photography team of Kim McDarison and Chris Spangler arrived at the Jefferson County Fair on Thursday. The team found a full day of activities and met exhibitors of all variety; fair-goers, some of whom traveled to attend from as far away as Illinois, and a host...
Unity Project survey seeks perceptions of Fort Atkinson Police Department
By Chris Spangler As part of the national conversation on law enforcement’s treatment of minorities and other disenfranchised populations, the Unity Project of Fort Atkinson is surveying residents on their perceptions of the local police department. The nonprofit organization established a Community-Police Partnership Team, co-chaired by Kaia Fowler and Sue...
American tale: Immigrant’s dream creates recycling history in Fort
By Kim McDarison The City of Fort Atkinson has recently purchased the former Loeb-Lorman site and plans are underway to prepare it for new uses. Although dormant, the property has a compelling history, including its former and longtime use as a scrapyard, coupled with the lives of the immigrant family...
Fort native named National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor
John M. Meyer, chief executive officer/executive secretary of Holstein Association USA, Inc., Brattleboro, Vermont, is being presented with National Dairy Shrine’s highest recognition, the Guest of Honor award. This annual award recognizes a contemporary dairy leader for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the dairy industry, a news release submitted...