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Construction to start week of June 24 for new Casey’s General Store in Hartford | By Samantha Sali
June 22, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The preparation for construction for the future Casey’s General Store on Highway 60, near Walmart, has begun. Demolition equipment was spotted at 1300 W. Sumner Street earlier this week. “Crews will be on site next week to start prep work,” said Hartford
Local Author Holly Quinn Book Launch Party | By Samantha Sali
June 12, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The Jack Russell Memorial Library in Hartford hosted a Book Launch Party this week to meet local author Holly Quinn and release her newest novel, A Crafter Hooks a Killer. Fans lined up outside the library’s Community Room waiting to meet Quinn, get their book
Hartford Union High School 2019 Graduates | By Teri Kermendy
June 12, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Hartford Union High School is pleased to announce the 2019 HUHS Graduates. Jayden Rose Aguilera Alex Timothy Albrecht Isaiah Allen Amateau Anastasia Marie Anania Lillian Janae Anderson Madelyn Augusta Baker Nicholas James Balmer Joshua James Bartelt Graylin Marie Bauereis Matthew Gene Bear
New restaurant opening in former Wa Wa building in Downtown Hartford | By Samantha Sali
June 10, 2019 – Hartford, WI – A new restaurant is coming to Downtown Hartford at 48 N. Main Street. The two-story building, originally constructed in 1884, is located between Creative License and Faith and Giggles. The last business that occupied the building was the ‘Wa Wa’ Chinese restaurant.
Obituary | Delores B. Weber, 93, of Rubicon
June 5, 2019 – Rubicon, WI – Delores B. Weber (nee Hauser), 93 of Rubicon, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Welling Place in Hartford, WI. Delores was born August 29, 1925 in Rubicon, WI to Julia C. (Schmitt) and Arthur A. Hauser. She was united in marriage
HUHS Robotics Team 1091 Banquet | By Samantha Sali
May 31, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The Hartford Union High School Robotics Team 1091, Oriole Assault, had its annual banquet Thursday evening, sharing season highlights and awards. The team, which started up in 2003, won the 2019 Wisconsin Regionals and advanced to the World Competition in Detroit on April
Vietnam veteran Jerold Donath of Kewaskum on June Honor Flight | By Samantha Sali
May 31, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – Vietnam War veteran Jerold Donath, 72, of Kewaskum, is heading to Washington D.C. on the June 1 Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Donath was born in 1947 to Orin, a meat cutter, and Mildred, a stay-at-home-mother. He was raised around the Kewaskum and
Obituary | Arlene M. Goecks, 96, of Neosho
May 28, 2019 – Neosho, WI – Arlene Mathilda Lily Margelofsky Goecks, 96, found peace on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born April 8, 1923 to Harvey and Adela (Otto) Margelofsky. Arlene was baptized on April 22, 1923 and confirmed on July 12, 1936 at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran
Obituary | Sylvester ‘Syl’ N. Goeller, 90, of Hartford
May 28, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Sylvester “Syl” Nicholas Goeller, 90, of Hartford, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Majestic Heights Assisted Living in Hartford. Syl was born on January 7, 1929 in Hartford, Wisconsin, to Nicholas and Mary (nee Schellinger) Goeller. He was united in marriage
Obituary | Donald W. Krause, 67
May 28, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Donald W. Krause, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born in Sheboygan on June 15, 1951 to parents Frederick and Elizabeth (Hoffmann) Krause. Donald was a 1969 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. He received a bachelors
Hartford Union High School Day of Service
May 24, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Students and staff of Hartford Union High School participated in a Day of Service this week. “This is the second annual Day of Service where all 1,300 students and 200+ teachers and staff spend the day doing various things the organization needs,”
Obituary | Lyle Walter Schacht, 80, of Rubicon
May 22, 2019 – Rubicon, WI – Lyle Walter Schacht, 80, of Rubicon passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. The youngest of 5 children, his twin brother Lloyd older by a whole 10 minutes…a fact he never hesitated to share when the
Mile 50 Update | #Running4Her | By Samantha Sali
May 20, 2019 – Hartford, WI – In an effort to draw attention to domestic abuse and Friends, Inc. in West Bend reporter Samantha Sali is attempting to run 200 miles by October. Her story is below. I’m running 200 miles by October (domestic violence awareness month) to shed
Hartford Union High School announces Angie Hall, Teacher of the Year | By Teri Kermendy
April 16, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Hartford Union High School is pleased to announce Teacher of the Year, Angie Hall. Angie Hall grew up in Antioch, Illinois with her mother and two brothers. Angie’s mother was a single mother who was driven to continue her education. Angie remembers her
Update on Honor Flight veterans from Washington County | By Samantha Sali
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April 6, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight out of Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee is today, Saturday, April 6. In March it was announced 15 veterans from Washington County would be on today’s flight; the 50th mission with 172 veterans on board. And then, life
Denim Day Paint Night in Hartford | By Samantha Sali
March 29, 2019 – Hartford, WI – On Wednesday, April 3, join neighbors in Hartford in painting inspirational messages on pairs of old jeans in preparation for Denim Day. Denim Day, a worldwide campaign to raise awareness for rape and sexual assault, has been Deb Holtan’s passion the past five
Korean War veteran Norvin Lehman of Slinger on April Honor Flight | By Samantha Sali
March 21, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Korean War veteran Norvin Lehman, 81, of Slinger, is heading to Washington D.C. on the April 6 Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Born in 1937 in Washington County, Lehman attended two years of high school in Slinger before eventually volunteering to enlist
Obituary | Virginia A. Kauper, 94, of Hartford
March 16, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Virginia A. Kauper (nee Seibert), 94, of West Bend (formerly Hartford), Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Cedar Community Nursing Home. Virginia was born June 11, 1924 in Knowles, WI to Caroline (nee Zwirlein) and George Seibert. She was united
Two Hartford Union High School students selected as Kids from Wisconsin | By Teri Kermendy
March 14, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Senior Miranda Parker will once again tour the state of Wisconsin this summer with Kids from Wisconsin. Joining her this year as an understudy is freshman Connor Martin. This is Parker’s second year as a Kid. “Being part of such a great
Obituary | Beverly J. Schultz, 78, of Kewaskum
March 8, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – Beverly J. Schultz (nee Plier), 78, of Kewaskum, heard the call of her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She went to her Heavenly Home with her son, David, by her side. Although sudden, in her
Obituary | Donald F. Jarosinski, 61
Feb. 28, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Donald F. Jarosinski, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019. He was born to Felix Jarosinski and Joan Neu on July 12, 1957. He married his wife Judy on May 1, 2015, after over 20 years together. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycle
Groundbreaking to kick off construction of 5-story apartment complex in Downtown Hartford | By Samantha Sali
Feb. 28, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Construction for the 5-story apartment complex in Hartford, Rincón 225, will start after the gold-shovel groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. (225 N. Main Street). Representatives from Hartford Badger Development, LLC, Greywolf Partners, Inc., and Consolidated Construction Company, Inc. will be
Obituary | Scott James Frost, 67
Feb. 26, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Scott James Frost, 67, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. He worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Milwaukee for 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife for over 40 years, Lori St. Charles. Scott is also survived by two
Obituary | Michael A. Zoch, 60, of West Bend
Feb. 26, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Michael A. “Mike” Zoch, 60, of West Bend found peace on February 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on March 12, 1958 in Milwaukee to Leslie Zoch and Beverly Judge (formerly
Obituary | James ‘Jim’ Plavec, 74, of West Bend
Feb. 25, 2019 – James “Jim” J. Plavec passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born on March 8, 1944 to John and Mary Plavec (nee Krcil) in Tripp, South Dakota. James worked at Tecumseh Products in Grafton, Wisconsin
Obituary | Margaret Louise Metz, 92, of West Bend
Feb. 25, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Margaret Louise Metz, 92, of West Bend, formerly of St. Kilian, was called home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2019 at Ivy Manor in West Bend surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on January 19, 1927 in
Obituary | Agnes Jane Marie Heinecke, 86, of St. Anthony
Feb. 25, 2019 – St. Anthony, WI – Agnes J. M. Heinecke, 86, (nee Weiland) of St Anthony, was called to the arms of the Lord on Sunday morning Feb. 24, 2019 at her home with her husband at her side. Agnes was born on Feb. 2nd 1933 in Campbellsport