Some 840 Fort Atkinson High School students, along with members of the community and distinguished military guests on Friday observed “Rock Day.” The annually memorial observance, now in its 105th year, included seven student speakers, music performed by members of the high school music department, and the ceremonial placing of...
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Welcome back to our advertiser: Whitewater Grocery Co.
Welcome back to our advertiser: Whitewater Grocery Co., also known as “GroCo.” GroCo is working to bring a co-op or “community owned,” for-profit, full-service market to Whitewater. GroCo’s model includes drawing members from and serving customers within a 25-mile radius of Whitewater, while sourcing local products to sell in its store...
Rome to hold Monday Memorial Day observance
The 134th consecutive Memorial Day Observance in Rome will be held on Monday, according to information released by event organizers. Rome is an unincorporated community in the town of Sullivan. The observance will begin at 9 a.m. in the “Rome Community Center,” a recent press release stated. This year’s observance...
Memorial Day activities set for Monday in Fort
By Kim McDarison Fort Atkinson veterans organizations have announced Memorial Day activities, which include a parade and program at Evergreen Cemetery. The Memorial Day observance, which will be held Monday, May 27, will begin with the departure of two honor guard cemetery crews from the Legion Dugout, 201 S. Water...
Fort Senior Center ‘Mystery Auction’ to be held Saturday
Fort Atkinson Senior Center Director Chris Nye will soon hold the gavel as he conducts the eighth annual “Mystery Auction,” according to information recently released by the center. Bidding will begin this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the center, 307 Robert St., Fort Atkinson. The event is free to attend...