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The Hartford community remembers the generous spirit of Terry Lutz | By Samantha Sali
Oct. 17, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Neighbors in Hartford are singing the praises and saying goodbye to local philanthropist and former President of Signicast Terry Lutz. Walter “Terry” Lutz died Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 78. Former Hartford Mayor and current Director of the
Train vs Semi last night in Hartford | By Samantha Sali
July 12, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Wednesday evening, July 11, the Hartford Police Department responded to a call regarding a train accident in the area of Wacker Drive. According to the police department: On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at approximately 5:47 p.m. Hartford officers responded to a report
Celebrity sighting in Hartford! By Samantha Sali
May 29, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Folks in Hartford are all a twitter about a celebrity sighting on Main Street today. Carrie Stelzer from Scoop De Ville, 65 N. Main Street, said Vin Diesel, also known as Mark Sinclair, stopped at the ice cream shop around 5:15 p.m.
Jobs, jobs, jobs in Hartford | By Samantha Sali
May 28, 2018 – Hartford, WI – The Hartford Taxi is a very important service in the community. It costs very little to both ride however, to continue this service the city is in need of new drivers. There are currently three part-time openings for taxi drivers. Applicants need good driving
Hartford Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center open for the season | By Samantha Sali
May 28, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Hartford’s Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, 777 S. Main Street, Hartford is open for the season. Don’t forget to bring your season passes or cash ( credit cards are not accepted, but there is an ATM onsite), your own towels, coast guard approved
Car fire Wednesday morning on Hwy 60 in Slinger | By Samantha Sali / Photos courtesy Travis Neu
May 23, 2018 – Slinger, WI – Some dramatic photos, courtesy Travis Neu, of a car fire Wednesday morning on Highway 60 at the I41 off ramp. Slinger Police said there was one occupant in the vehicle. The female driver managed to escape without injury. The Slinger Fire
Hartford’s weekly Farmer’s Market kicks the season off Saturday, May 19 | By Samantha Sali
May 14, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Hartford’s Farmer’s Market will kick off its season Saturday, May 19 at 7 a.m. Support local vendors by browsing the selection of seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, honey, cheese, eggs, beef, chicken, art, and crafts. The market runs every Saturday through Oct. 27.
Hartford’s Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center is set to open in two weeks | By Samantha Sali
May 11, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Mother Nature is not making it easy on the Park and Rec crew in Hartford as it works to prep Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center for opening day. “The late snowstorms have pushed off our crews from getting into the facility this year
Hartford Community Wellness Fair | By Samantha Sali
April 2, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Businesses in Hartford are joining together to bring neighbors a chance to make healthy changes in their lives and the lives of their families through a FREE Wellness Fair. The Community Wellness Fair will be on April 18 from 3 p.m. -7 p.m. and
Hartford says ‘thanks’ to Fire Department Lt. Libby Ohlson | By Samantha Sali
March 31, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Hartford Fire and Rescue Department had a “Best Wishes Send-Off” for its very own, Lt. Libby Ohlson. Ohlson, 27, served the community of Hartford for 11 years, first as a ride-along intern and eventually recognized as EMT of the Year by the Hartford
Hartford Plan Commission approves concept plan for Casey’s General Store | By Samantha Sali
Jan. 13, 2018 – Hartford, WI – This week the Hartford Plan Commission approved the concept plan for the development of a Casey’s General Store to be built on Highway 60, near Walmart. The concept plan by the civil engineer and land surveyor company Arc Design shows the gas
Hartford business owners relish in giving back to the community | By Samantha Sali
Jan. 7, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Jason Wix and Wendy Smith, owners of Faith & Giggles, are celebrating. The couple, won the 2017 Dynamic Duo award from the Volunteer Center of Washington County’s Champions of Change. The Dynamic Duo features two people working together to make an impact
Casey’s General Store expected to build in Washington County | By Samantha Sali
Jan. 6, 2018 – Hartford, WI – On Monday, Jan. 8 the Hartford Plan Commission will meet to review a concept plan for development of a Casey’s General Store to be built on Highway 60 near Walmart. Arc Design submitted a Concept Plan to Hartford’s Planning Commission.
Hartford teen, Taylor Rennicke, shovels for free as a tribute to his father | By Samantha Sali
Dec. 13, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Hartford resident, Taylor Rennicke, is spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season. At just 19 years old, Rennicke has offered to shovel sidewalks and driveways for neighbors, completely free of charge. Focusing on the Hartford, Slinger, and Jackson area, he already has
VIDEO | Wisconsin Supreme Court hears appeal of Daniel Bartelt | By Wisconsin Eye
Nov. 30, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Daniel Bartelt, the young man convicted of murdering Jessie Blodgett in her bedroom in Hartford in 2013, appealed his case Nov. 14 before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Click HERE to watch the hearing courtesy Wisconsin Eye. Bartelt was sentenced to life in
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear appeal Tuesday of man convicted of killing Jessie Blodgett, 19, of Hartford | By Samantha Sali
Nov. 13, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Daniel Bartelt, the young man convicted of murdering Jessie Blodgett in her bedroom in Hartford in 2013, will be facing the Wisconsin Supreme Court tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 14. Bartelt was sentenced to life in prison in 2014 and last year, he appealed
Former Hartford mayor Jim Core on Saturday’s Stars & Stripes Honor Flight | By Samantha Sali
Nov. 1, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Vietnam War veteran and former mayor of Hartford, James ‘Jim’ Core, will be heading to Washington D.C. on the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight on Saturday, Nov. 4. Born and raised in Waupun, Core graduated Oshkosh Technical Institute with an Associate’s
New location for Salon Effervescence in Hartford | By Samantha Sali
Oct. 23, 2017 – Hartford, WI – This November, Salon Effervescence in Hartford is moving to a new location. Established for six years at 211 Main Street the salon will be relocating to 55 East Sumner. “We’re moving to a new location to better serve our customer demand,”
Obit: Jeremy J. Hennes, 18, of Hartford
Oct. 20, 2017 – Hartford, WI – A makeshift memorial has been erected at Fourth Street and Union Street in Hartford at the site of a fatal accident this week that killed 18-year-old Jeremy Hennes. . Jeremy was born January 14, 1999 in Oconomowoc, WI to John and
Photo Gallery | The annual Pink Pumpkin Run in Hartford | By Samantha Sali
Oct. 9, 2017 – Hartford, WI – A sea of pink pumpkins lined the streets of Downtown Hartford over the weekend for the annual Pink Pumpkin Run, a fundraiser to support cancer research.
VIDEO | Hartford businesses team up to add lights to downtown buildings | By Samantha Sali
Oct. 8, 2017 – Hartford, WI – The Hartford Business Improvement District (BID) is trying to turn back time by adding roofline lights to downtown buildings. Years ago the city had lights bordering downtown businesses; the lights lit up every night and added charm to the city. Downtown property owners
Hartford prepares to tag sidewalks in the city for replacement or repair | By Samantha Sali
Oct. 4, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Hartford is getting a head start on its annual Sidewalk Program, as the Engineering Department will be inspecting specific sidewalks for repair or replacement in 2018. If you live near the streets of McKinley, Loos, East Ave., Pleasant, and Church Street, you
VIDEO | Dave Sukawaty to be inducted into Slinger High School Hall of Fame | By Samantha Sali
Sept. 28, 2017 – Slinger, WI – This Friday during the Slinger High School homecoming game, the community of Slinger will tip its hats to Dave Sukawaty inducting him into Slinger High School’s Hall of Fame. “Dave’s just thrilled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame,” said mom,
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear appeal of man convicted of killing Jessie Blodgett, 19, of Hartford | By Samantha Sali
Sept. 25, 2017 – Hartford, WI – On July 15, 2013 the city of Hartford was rocked by the news of the brutal murder of Jessie Blodgett, 19, who was found dead in her family’s home. In 2014, Blodgett’s classmate Daniel Bartelt was convicted of killing Jessie and sentenced