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Danika Tramburg of Richfield headed to national pageant
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Event, Jackson, Richfield, Washington County No comments
June 24, 2017 – Richfield, WI – Danika Tramburg of Richfield is the current Miss Wisconsin United States. A graduate of Living Word Lutheran High School in Jackson, Tramburg will be competing at Miss United States Organization’s National Pageant on July 8 in Orlando, Florida. Below is a portion
Mark your calendar for the 24th Annual Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion
June 24, 2017 – Ozaukee Co., WI – Have you ever wanted to drive a tractor? The opportunity awaits at this years 24th Annual Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion. The event will be July 15 and 16 at the Ozaukee County Pioneer Village. Come out and drive your first
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Washington Co., WI – Build your skills with Coach Steve Murphy at the UW-Washington County Youth Basketball Camp. The week will focus on the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding, individual techniques and team strategies will be developed by providing individual and team competition. Participants
Ninth annual Richfield Art at the Mill is July 22
Richfield, WI – The 9th annual Richfield Art at the Mill is July 22 at Richfield Historical Park. Browse among the booths of 60+ talented artists (Painting, Pottery, Wood, Textiles, Basketry, Glass, Metal and Much More)…see what the vendors have to offer (Nuts,
The Threshold, Inc. receives Founders’ Service Award from the West Bend Community Foundation
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Allenton, Barton, Education, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Jobs, Kewaskum, Richfield, Slinger, Town of Erin, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 23, 2017 – West Bend, WI – John Bloor, executive director of The Threshold, Inc., accepted the Founders’ Service Award presented this week by the West Bend Community Foundation. “This is a very nice surprise,” said Bloor. The West Bend Community Foundation looked at non-profit organizations in
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Washington Co., WI – Build your skills with Coach Steve Murphy at the UW-Washington County Youth Basketball Camp. The week will focus on the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding, individual techniques and team strategies will be developed by providing individual and team competition. Participants
Slinger Mom appreciates opportunity U.S. Open gave her son | By Ron Naab
Author: Ron Naab | Categories: Education, Slinger, Sports, Town of Erin, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 20, 2017 – Slinger, WI – Cindy Retzlaff of Slinger related an awesome story about the people working the U.S. Open this past week. Her son Matthew, a Slinger High School student with special needs, had been anxiously awaiting the U.S. Open at Erin Hills. The closer the
Summer Solstice Hike is June 21 on the Ice Age Trail-Cedar Lake Segment near Slinger
June 20, 2017 – Slinger, WI – Celebrate the longest day of the year on Wednesday, June 21 with a 4.4 mile round-trip hike on the Ice Age Trail-Cedar Lake Segment, near Slinger. This volunteer-led hike is offered by Ice Age Trail Alliance – Washington/Ozaukee Chapter runs 7 p.m. –
First graduating class for Pathways Charter School in West Bend
June 20, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The first graduating class for Pathways Charter School in West Bend. Pictured left to right: Alyssa Koenings, Justin Mesick, James Tucci, and Hayden Waala Graduation was Wednesday June 7, 2017. Photo courtesy Diane Swillinger
Letter to the Editor: A note of thanks for Dad’s Day at St. Mary’s in Barton | By Jim Gugg
June 19, 2017 – Barton, WI – I would like to thank all the families, dads, moms and kids that came out to celebrate the 2nd annual Dad’s Day Event at St Mary’s in Barton on the eve of Father’s Day. A special thanks to the mayor
Fans at U.S. Open express concern for those involved in blimp accident | By Jacob Moeller
Video on the big screen in the media tent at the U.S. Open June 15, 2017 – Town of Erin, WI – Today was the first day of tournament play for the U.S. Open, but
Holy Angels Students of the Month
June 14, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Holy Angels Student of the Month May 2017: 6th – Kaylee Schiller – Kaylee values honesty, patience and kindness, and these three traits describe her perfectly. Her teachers are impressed with her quiet way of helping those around her as well as her responsible
4th Quarter Honor Roll from St. Kilian School
June 14, 2017 – Hartford, WI – St. Kilian School honor roll for the fourth quarter courtesy Principal Jenny Trimberger.
U.S. Open golfers offer praise about the makeup of Erin Hills | By Jacob Moeller
June 13, 2017 – Town of Erin, WI – The second day of practice at the U.S. Open at Erin Hills got off to a slow start, with heavy rains causing tee times to be delayed most of the morning. The sun did come out by noon, however,
Conscious Eldering: Aging with Intention and Passion
June 13, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Cedar Community is hosting a retreat called Conscious Eldering: Aging with Intention and Passion. The retreat is Friday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 27 at noon and will be held at the Retreat Center at Cedar Valley, 5349
Polka Mass under the tent starts 11 a.m. at Holy Angels
June 11, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The final day of the Festival of Angels will begin with a Mass under the tent at 11 a.m. The rest of the day’s schedule is posted below. Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Polka Mass at 11 a.m. under the tent. “Good Time
VIDEO | Check out the Golden “E” Dairy Farms – host of Saturday’s Washington Co. Breakfast on the Farm
Washington Co., WI – Check out the Golden E Dairy. It’s the place to be Saturday for this year’s Washington County Breakfast on the Farm. Click HERE to watch.
VIDEO | The doctor called – the baby has arrived at Meadowbrook Orchard
June 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – What’s cuter than a bug’s ear? How about a baby donkey that was born just 14 hours ago! Weighing in at 53 pounds and healthy as a horse (but it’s a donkey); this little one is from Meadowbrook Orchard. Mother
VIDEO | Check out the Golden “E” Dairy Farms – host of Saturday’s Washington Co. Breakfast on the Farm
Washington Co., WI – Check out the Golden E Dairy. It’s the place to be Saturday for this year’s Washington County Breakfast on the Farm. Click HERE to watch.
VIDEO | Tradition of 8th grade walk-through at St. Frances Cabrini School | By Kristen Bayer
June 6, 2017 – West Bend, WI – A tradition at St. Frances Cabrini School was carried out this week as students said goodbye to graduating 8th graders with a walk-through. All of the students come out of their classrooms and line the hallways, and the 8th graders
Tough loss for Kettle Moraine Lutheran girls’ varsity soccer team | By Rhaea Lehman
June 3, 2017 – Jackson, WI – The Kettle Moraine Lutheran girls’ varsity soccer team took on Brookfield Academy on Saturday night for the WIAA Regional Championship. The temperature cooled off as the 7 p.m. game time approached. Both teams started the half strong, but Brookfield Academy pushed through