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Buck Blodgett impacting state prison inmates | By Samantha Sali
July 20, 2019 – Hartford, WI – On July 15, 2013, six years ago this week, the City of Hartford was rocked by the news of the brutal murder of 19-year-old Jessie Blodgett. Today, her father, Buck Blodgett, has made headlines for forgiving his daughter’s murderer, Daniel Bartelt, and for
Jack Russell Memorial Library celebrates anniversary of lunar landing | By Samantha Sali
July 17, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The Jack Russell Memorial Library (JRML), 100 Park Avenue, Hartford, WI, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing with a special free family movie event this Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. The library will be playing the new Apollo
Cedar Community welcomes new Philanthropy Director | By Carrie Sturn
July 10, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Cedar Community welcomes Sarah Malchow for the newly created Philanthropy Director position. Sarah has an extensive background in strategic and relationship-based fundraising practices, grant writing, donor stewardship, and campaign development. Sarah has a Bachelor of Science degree in political science with a
Obituary | Mark Thomas Hartley, 57
July 9, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Mark Thomas Hartley, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on March 2, 1962 in Milwaukee to parents Thomas and Joan (Robinson) Hartley. Mark graduated from Slinger High School in 1980. He served in the Army National
Obituary | Paul Albert Fulton, 75, of Hartford
July 8, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Paul Albert Fulton, 75, of Hartford found peace on Sunday, July 7, 2019 after an 18-month battle with cancer. Throughout his life, Paul loved exploring new places and trying different restaurants. He loved to be near the water, gathered around a fire or
WB Baseball Association to kick off Carl M. Kuss Field renovation fundraiser | By Samantha Sali
West Bend, WI – On Friday, July 5, the West Bend Baseball Association (WBBA) is hosting a ceremony at 2 p.m. at Regner Park to kick off fundraising efforts for the Carl M. Kuss Field renovation. “The ceremony will be a small announcement at the park letting everyone know that
Obituary | Michael ‘Mike’ Seguin, 33, of Hartford
July, 4, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Michael “Mike” Leo Seguin, 33, of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Mike was born on April 1, 1986 to David and Debra (nee Holub) Seguin. Mike served his country in the United States Marine
Hartford 4th of July parade, fireworks and festivities | By Samantha Sali
Hartford, WI – Mark your calendars for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the Fourth of July in Hartford. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday recognized annually. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence of the United States from
It’s tarp time: Kewaskum fireworks tonight, July 3, at Riverhill Park
July 3, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – It’s beginning to look a lot like a massive quilt is being formed at Riverhill Park in Kewaskum. The annual display of tarps on the hill has already begun to take shape as area residents stake their claims for the best view
Hartford 4th of July festivities | By Samantha Sali
Hartford, WI – Mark your calendars for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the Fourth of July in Hartford. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday recognized annually. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence of the United States from
CBD and Diabetes | By Cannabis Collective
West Bend, WI – In 2015, 30.3 million – 9.4 percent of the American population was diagnosed with diabetes. Approximately 1.25 million of those people are living with type 1 diabetes. Each year 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes and being the seventh leading cause of death in
WB Baseball Association to kick off Carl M. Kuss Field renovation fundraiser | By Samantha Sali
West Bend, WI – On Friday, July 5, the West Bend Baseball Association (WBBA) is hosting a ceremony at 2 p.m. at Regner Park to kick off fundraising efforts for the Carl M. Kuss Field renovation. “The ceremony will be a small announcement at the park letting everyone know that
Obituary | Audrey Ilene Faust, 91, of Richfield
July 2, 2019 – Richfield, WI – Audrey Ilene Faust (nee Glasser) age 91 of Richfield, Wisconsin passed away at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. A Mass of Resurrection for Audrey will be celebrated on Friday, July 12,
Obituary | Constance ‘Conny’ Stanley, 92, of West Bend
July 2, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Constance “Conny” D. Stanley, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born on October 1, 1926 in Chicago, IL to parents Herbert and Isabelle (Montgomery) Dettmer. Upon graduating high school, Conny took a job with the US Army and
Hartford 4th of July festivities | By Samantha Sali
Hartford, WI – Mark your calendars for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the Fourth of July in Hartford. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday recognized annually. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence of the United States from
New HUHS District Superintendent Jeff Walters | By Teri Kermendy
July 1, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Hartford Union High School’s (HUHS) Jeffrey A. Walters, begins his new role as superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. Walters, the former principal at Kettle Moraine High School, was hired in April after a five-month search. “I am extremely excited to get
Tactical situation underway Sunday afternoon in Hartford
June 30, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Law enforcement from Washington County are on scene of a tactical situation on Highway 60 in Hartford. The initial call came in around 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon June 30. Few details are being released at this time however authorities confirm the road
Obituary | Henry (Hank) Smith, 56, of Hartford
June 29, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Henry (Hank) Smith, 56, died on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger, Wisconsin after a year of health setbacks. Hank was born on November 1, 1962 in Hartford, WI to Eugene and Jean Smith. Hank graduated from
VIDEO | Goats hired to eliminate invasive plant species at Lac Lawrann in West Bend | By Samantha Sali
June 26, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Lac Lawrann Conservancy in West Bend has rented goats to help get rid of an invasive species within the 137-acre nature preserve. “The goats are grazing on buckthorn,” said West Bend Parks, Rec, & Forestry Department Director, Craig Hoeppner. “Buckthorn basically takes
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