Jackson Archive
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,
Kettle Moraine Lutheran Hosts 6th Annual “Kettle Klomp” 8/12
Jackson, WI – Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School will be hosting the 6th Annual Kettle Klomp 5K race/2 mile walk on Saturday, August 12.
Obit: Duane M. Toennes, 79, of Jackson
July 6, 2017 – Jackson, WI – Duane M. Toennes of Jackson died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his home with his beloved wife of 41 years, Pat, by his side at the age of 79 years. He was born on October 27, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late
Washington County judge to Jackson man: “selfish, immature, irresponsible”| By Bob Nelson
June 29, 2017 – Washington County, WI – A Washington County judge this week called a 22-year-old Jackson man “selfish, immature and irresponsible” then sentenced him to five years in prison for causing a traffic accident that killed a woman and injured others. Dylan Hodgson tried to pass two vehicles
Senator Duey Stroebel to host Town Halls tonight in West Bend and Jackson
April 19, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (SD 20) will be hosting two Town Hall meetings tonight to discuss the state budget as well as bills moving through the legislature in Madison. Stroebel will be at the West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street,
Obit: Steven “Steve” T. O’Patka, 54, of Jackson.
April 11, 2017 – Jackson, WI – Steven “Steve” T. O’Patka, age 54, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in his home in Jackson. He was born on March 4, 1963 in Ohio to John and Pauline (nee Lochner) O’Patka. Steve loved to spend time with his grandchildren and enjoyed
Remember the big Monday snowstorm? These two do. They lost a bet and camped atop Trinity Ev. Lutheran School.
March 16, 2017 – Jackson, WI – Fifteen inches of lake-effect snow on Monday didn’t dissuade Trinity Ev. Lutheran principal Dennis Leckwee and teacher Jim Speerschneider from paying off a bet. The pair promised to camp on the roof of the school if students reached a goal of $500