Jackson Archive
Dairyland Tin Lizzies come to Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School | By Megan Himm
May 11, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School students in Mr. Jim Haferman and Mr. Jerry Zeamer’s United States history class spent one day this week with the Dairyland Tin Lizzies, a chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America. Students were brought outside
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Succeeds at State Forensics | By Megan Himm
April 16, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Students from Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School (KML) participated in the state forensics meet on April 13. The event took place on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Students only did their piece once and immediately received score sheets after
Come on down to the Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Family Music Fest | By Megan Himm
April 10, 2019 – Jackson, WI –Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School is hosting its annual Family Music Fest on Friday, April 12. The night includes music, food, games, auctions, and so much more. The theme this year is “On Broadway” and the music will reflect this theme. There will
Kettle Moraine Lutheran H.S. Forensics wins East Central Conference championship | By Megan Himm
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Event, Fond du Lac County, Jackson, Religion, Washington County No comments
March 6, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School forensics team traveled to Campbellsport High School this week to compete in the conference forensics meet against Campbellsport, Kewaskum, Plymouth, Waupun, and Winneconne. Students performed in two rounds, then waited anxiously for the awards ceremony. At least one score of
High School Forensics Heats Up at Kettle Moraine Lutheran | By Megan Himm
Feb. 20, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Public speaking is one of the most dreaded things in high schools across the county. Most people hate speaking in front of others. However students with the Kettle Moraine Lutheran’s forensics team wrap their arms around public speaking and try to take
Kettle Moraine Lutheran HS falls just short of 1st Place at Math Meet | By Megan Himm
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Education, Event, Fond du Lac County, Jackson, Religion, Sheboygan County, Washington County No comments
Feb. 13, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Students from Kettle Moraine Lutheran (KML), Lomira, Random Lake, Saint Lawrence Seminary (SLS), and Winnebago Lutheran Academy (WLA) gather for the monthly math meet, this time at Lomira High School. For individual scorers, KML led the way with a total of six,
Guest Editorial | Is West Bend Planning to Build a School For Germantown Kids? | By Owen Robinson
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Real Estate, Washington County, West Bend 2 Comments
Feb. 3, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Ever since the West Bend School Board started down the road of building a new Jackson Elementary School, something has struck me as odd about the location. Follow me here… The plans for a New Jackson Elementary School in the West
WBSD after-school activities TODAY 1/29 canceled; area schools CLOSED tomorrow 1/30 due to extreme cold
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Beaver Dam, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Sheboygan County, Slinger, Washington County, weather, West Bend No comments
Jan. 29, 2019 – Washington County, WI – Due to the extreme sub-zero wind chills throughout southeastern Wisconsin, all West Bend School District and Jackson after-school practices and activities have been canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, afternoon and evening. It also appears area schoolchildren will enjoy another day off
West Bend School Board votes on purchase of Jackson property
Nov. 27, 2018 – West Bend, WI – There was an 84-14 vote of the electorate (residents 18 years old and older and living in the West Bend School District) on Monday, Nov. 26, during a special meeting in the West Bend School District. The vote encouraged the board to
West Bend School District to consider property purchase in Jackson
Nov. 12, 2018 – West Bend, WI – During tonight’s Monday meeting, Nov. 12, of the West Bend School Board a discussion will be held on the “Potential land purchase in Jackson.” According to the district website: Topic and Background: In approximately 2009 the West Bend School District purchased
West Bend School District to consider property purchase in Jackson
Nov. 10, 2018 – West Bend, WI – During Monday’s meeting, Nov. 12, of the West Bend School Board a discussion will be held on the “Potential land purchase in Jackson.” According to the district website: Topic and Background: In approximately 2009 the West Bend School District purchased a
VIDEO | National Weather Service reviews storm damage in Jackson
August 27, 2018 – Jackson, WI – Tim Halbach with the National Weather Service spent some time in Jackson on Monday morning, August 27, reviewing the flooding and looking at the path of the storm. Strong winds and sheets of rain doused much of Washington County on Sunday
Damage reports flooding in following storms in Washington County
August 27, 2018 – Jackson, WI – Kevin Fries is sloshing through knee-deep water Monday morning at the Green Valley Mobile Home Park off Highway 60 in Jackson. ”It’s mostly at Green Valley 1 and right now the water is flowing across the road to the outlet to the
Jackson recovering from flooding and storm damage
August 27, 2018 – Jackson, WI – Neighbors in Jackson are dealing with high water and some cleanup following nasty storms with heavy rains that passed through Sunday evening and overnight. Jane Monday submitted these photos from the Green Valley mobile home park. ”Water is so deep, it could cover
New chief sworn in to Jackson Police Department | By Jackson Police Department
August 15, 2018 – Jackson, WI – A note of congratulations to Ryan Vossekuil who was sworn in this week as the Village of Jackson’s new Chief of Police. Chief Vossekuil previously served 19 years with the Mayville Police Department, working his way up the ranks from police explorer
Scouts deliver tables, chairs, and benches to Washington County Humane Society | By Bailey Marshall
August 10, 2018 – Slinger, WI – Volunteers and members of Troop 765 in Jackson made a special delivery to the Washington County Humane Society this week. Bailey Marshall, 15, built a couple tables, benches and six chairs for the new courtyard at the Human Society on Highway
Wupdates from the Village of Jackson | By John Walther
Police Department It has been a fairly quiet week. If an abandoned vehicle isn’t claimed by the lien holder by Friday afternoon, it will be considered forfeited and eligible for public sale. The Sig Sauer firearms company delivered replacement pistols, due to a potential trigger safety issue. A qualification
New Police Chief for Village of Jackson Announced | By Ron Naab
June 30, 2018 – Mayville, WI – The Village of Jackson will soon be receiving a new Chief of Police. Ryan Vossekull, who currently serves as Chief of Police in Mayville, WI, has officially sent his resignation in as of Thursday last week in order to fill the position
Successful kids fishing derby in Jackson
May 8, 2018 – Jackson, WI – The weather was perfect for the 16th annual Scotty Schoen Youth Fish Derby on Hasmer Lake in Jackson. Hundreds of kids and their parents took advantage of the warm weather and turned out to participate in the event. Kids came armed with
American Legion Post 486 makes generous donation for playground equipment at Jackson Park
April 18, 2018 – Jackson, WI – S/Sgt. Henry F. Gumm Post 486, Jackson, donates $3,000 for the purchase of three pieces of handicap-friendly playground equipment. This is part of a $300,000 project across the from the Jackson Community Center at Hickory Lane Inclusive Playground.
VIDEO | Preview of Irish dancing today, Saturday, March 3 at the Jackson Area Community Center
Jackson, WI – This is the perfect opportunity to shake that “wintertime” cabin fever! It’s time to get your family out of the house and have some fun. Join us for Irish Family Night at the Jackson Area Community Center. Dinner tickets are $15. Children 3-12 are
VIDEO | Preview of Irish dancing on tap Saturday, March 3 at the Jackson Area Community Center
Jackson, WI – This is the perfect opportunity to shake that “wintertime” cabin fever! It’s time to get your family out of the house and have some fun. Join us for Irish Family Night at the Jackson Area Community Center. Dinner tickets are $15. Children 3-12 are
WIS 60 closure in Jackson for new rail crossing starts Tuesday, Nov. 28
Nov. 27, 2017 – Jackson, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is working with Canadian National Railway to have a new rail crossing installed across WIS 60, (Main Street) just east of Center Street, in the Village of Jackson in Washington County. In addition to the
Upcoming WIS 60 closure in Jackson for new rail crossing
Nov. 21, 2017 – Jackson, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is working with Canadian National Railway to have a new rail crossing installed across WIS 60, (Main Street) just east of Center Street, in the Village of Jackson in Washington County. In addition to the
Wupdates from the Village of Jackson | By John Walther
Police Department -The Green Bay youth who vandalized the concession/kitchen building in Jackson Park was cited for the vandalism. The total, with restitution, was over $500. -Every three years, a representative from the Wisconsin DOJ checks to see that officers have properly logged use of the holding cell and
J-Hawks boy’s baseball tryouts are coming up – register today
Jackson, WI – Registration for boy’s baseball tryouts for the J-Hawks is now under way. The tryouts will be held at the Jackson Town Hall from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: U9/U10: Thursday, July 27 and Wednesday, August 2 U11: Wednesday, july 12 and Wednesday,