Fort Atkinson News

By Chris Welch Union staff writer WHITEWATER - The Whitewater Unified School District School Board heard on Tues day from several parents who voiced concerns over a new student summer reading program.

By Karyn Spory Union staff writer JEFFERSON- A $10,000 cash bond was set Tuesday for a 22-year-old Fort Atkinson man charged with arson in a Fort Atkinson condominium complex fire.

Casey Schmeling and Ryan Stace had three hits apiece, including Stace's solo home run, to lead the Tigers' 12-hit attack.

His wife, Cheryl Geimer, 60, was thrown from the motorcycle and is in critical condition at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.

By Ryan Whisner and Karyn Spory Union staff writers A 22-year-old Fort Atkinson man was expected to face multiple charges, including arson, in connection with a condominium fire Saturday in Fort Atkinson.

By Ryan Whisner Union regional Editor Fort Atkinson-area residents gathered Monday morning for Memorial Day salutes commemorating the sacrifices made by men and women in defense of our nation.

Bailey said the market, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays throughout the summer, had about 15 vendors and a steady customer traffic during its first weekend.

By Pam Chickering Wilson Union staff writer JEFFERSON - Fifty-one Jefferson High School students earned a total of $326,690 in scholarships this year.

This Monday, May 30, observance begins with a breakfast at the American Legion Dugout from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Cost is $5.50 for adults and $2.50 for children, with youngsters under 3 eating for free.

Each candidate was asked a series of questions ranging from collective bargaining to the recall elections themselves.

Each candidate was asked a series of questions ranging from collective bargaining to the recall elections themselves.

Rolando Castillo Batres was arrested on April 27th during a routine traffic stop in Fort Atkinson.

Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson and Jefferson chambers of commerce, WFAW Radio and the Daily Jefferson County Union, the forum was held at Jefferson High School's auditorium.

All-day activities: Lost arts craftsmen/demonstrations will commence at the stockade in the South Camp at 9 a.m. Carving, wheelwright, carpenter, cooper, blacksmith, tanning, militia, lead ballmaking, pioneer kid chores, flint knapper.

The top two members of the Jefferson High School Class of 2012 will be heading in the same direction after graduation - to University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both will be bound for UW-Madison in the fall, Bisbach to study animal science and potentially veterinary medicine, and Stewart to study biomedical engineering.

Daily Union Staff Fort Atkinson residents today were remembering Betty Newcomb and the deep imprint she left on the community's business sector and overall quality of life.

The public is invited to a forum Wednesday, May 23, featuring the candidates for the 13th State Senate seat in the June recall election.

Each Monday, we turn to a day in the newspaper's history for a look at what the Editorial Board... WATERTOWN -- The little blue Honda was traveling with the flow of Church Street traffic when the driver slowed slightly, honked his horn twice and then shot a "thumbs up" at the short, silver-haired man walking in front of the Pick 'n Save.

FORT ATKINSON, Wis. -- -- IDEAg Interconnectivity Conference , a first-of-its-kind event where interconnected ag solutions providers, precision ag users and producer thought leaders will meet to share ideas on the future of connected agriculture, will feature a wide range of speakers and industry sponsors who will talk about the interconnected farm ... (more)

Registered nurse Mary Gullickson says great co-workers and having fun with patients is what makes her work rewarding at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.