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EAA Chapter 1158 Young Eagles Rally is June 9
West Bend, WI – Sign up today for Young Eagles Rally on Saturday, June 9 at the EAA Chapter 1158 in West Bend.
Warriors’ Journey Home | By James Schleif
May 26, 2018 – Washington Co., WI -Warriors’ Journey Home is based in Washington County. Its mission is to provide spiritual healing and soul repair from the invisible wounds for veterans, families and the community. It takes a community to heal the invisible, moral injuries and wounds of war. Click HERE
Three school districts in Washington County to receive Governor Walker TEACH grants
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Hartford, Kewaskum, Richfield, Washington County No comments
May 24, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Three school districts in Washington County are among 252 school districts in Wisconsin to receive a portion of Governor Walker’s $7.8 million for broadband infrastructure upgrades. Walker visited the Mosinee School District to announce 252 school districts in Wisconsin were awarded
Moraine Park Students Recognized at Annual Student Award Banquet | Moraine Park News Service
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Fond du Lac County, Washington County, West Bend No comments
May 24, 2018 – The hard work and academic achievement of Moraine Park Technical College students was recognized during the College’s annual Student Awards Banquet held at The Golf Club at Camelot in Lomira on May 11, 2018. Moraine Park presented the 2018 Student of the Year Award to
Gehring View Farm in Hartford to host 2018 Washington County Breakfast on the Farm
May 22, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The 31st annual Washington County Breakfast on the Farm will be at Gehring View Farms, 4630 Highway 83 in Hartford. The host family will be Eugene and Christine Gehring and their family Derik, Jordan and Emily. This year’s Breakfast will be
Groundbreaking for new education center at St. Gabriel Parish in Hubertus | By Danny Dulak
May 21, 2018 – Hubertus, WI – Saint Gabriel Parish celebrated the culmination of its $5 million campaign with a groundbreaking Sunday morning for the new education center. The church, located on Highway 164 in Hubertus, titled its campaign ‘Many parts one body.’ The education center will be attached
UW-WC Summer Sports Camps – Register today for volleyball, basketball and soccer
Washington Co., WI – UW-Washington County is running a series of summer sports camps including girls volleyball, co-ed soccer and co-ed basketball. Dates and registration are below. All camps are held at the UW-Washington County campus.
Free adult swim lessons at the Kettle Moraine YMCA – Beginner classes start Monday, May 21
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Event, Sports, Washington County, West Bend No comments
May 20, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The FREE Adult Swim Lesson week is coming up! Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just starting out, there is a class for everyone. If you haven’t had a chance to register for any classes yet, there is still time!
VIDEO | This is what I’m thankful for ….. Brought to you by Interfaith Caregivers | By Kendahl Skomski
https://youtu.be/r3F3xFhZUKk May 20, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Welcome to a Sunday series where neighbors take a moment to give thanks for something in their lives that affected them this past week. Bob is a volunteer with Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County and he is thankful for his wife. Bob invites
VIDEO | Thanks for supporting the Slinger School District music programs
https://youtu.be/o0rA18h_Rw4 May 20, 2018 – Slinger, WI – A note of thanks for all who attended the S.A.M.B.A. Chicken Dinner on Saturday. The large turnout helped support music programs in the Slinger School District. https://youtu.be/8z-7GeCcQDo
Logan’s Laps for Love is May 26 at Hartford High School
May 19, 2018 – Hartford, WI – Logan Johnson was a healthy 8-year-old boy when he was diagnosed with an illness called Myocarditis (Inflammation of the heart) which doctors believe was caused by Parvovirus B-19 (known as 5th disease). The nightmare began May 6, 2017. Logan played a soccer
West Bend Joint School District #1 announces three Superintendent finalists
May 18, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The School Board in West Bend Joint School District #1 has selected three finalists for the position of superintendent for the district. The finalists include Donald Kirkegaard, secretary of education, State of South Dakota, Pierre, South Dakota; Christopher Peterson, superintendent, Howards Grove
Letter to the Editor | Setting the record straight | By Mary Weigand
Author: Mary Weigand | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Education, Washington County, West Bend No comments
May 18, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Letter to the Editor, I do some of my best thinking when I’m in my garden pulling weeds. I’m sure a lot of you can relate. My thoughts today were about truth. That led me to write this long overdue letter
Don Charleston named Moraine Park’s 2018 Distinguished Alumnus | By Moraine Park News Service
May 16, 2018 – Fond du Lac, WI – Don Charleston is the epitome of a Moraine Park success story. He came to the College in 1973 looking for more career opportunities and a better life. At the time, his family was living on his wife’s $4 per
Girls Rock Robotics Camp registration open
May 16, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Tech Knowledge College for Kids is at Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend. Are you entering 6th – 8th grade? Are you looking to do something amazing this summer? Would you like to explore Moraine Park and possible career
Kettle Moraine Lutheran turns in strong performance at East Central Conference Championships | By Jacob Moeller
May 15, 2018 – Jackson, WI – Kettle Moraine Lutheran competed in the East Central Conference Championships at Berlin High School on Tuesday night. The Chargers performed very well, earning a number of high finishes. Lexi Cramer took eighth in the 200 meter, as well as fourth in the 400
Three local Catholic Schools all receive Exemplary Recognition from the Archdiocese | By Kristin Bayer
May 14, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Three area schools in Washington County were recently honored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee with Exemplary Recognition. Holy Trinity in Kewaskum, Holy Angels in West Bend, and Saint Frances Cabrini in West Bend were among 11 schools from throughout the
Girls Rock Robotics Camp registration open
May 14, 2018 – Fond du Lac Co., WI – Moraine Park Technical College is offering Girls Rock Robotics summer camp at the Fond du Lac Campus June 18-20, 2018 from 9 a.m. – noon each day. Registration is open and underway for all girls entering grades 6-8 in the
VIDEO | Thanks for supporting the Banner ArtWalk in West Bend
https://youtu.be/YvKj5-tT9GI May 13, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The Museum of Wisconsin Art provided a grand backdrop for the 6th annual Banner ArtWalk in West Bend. The event was put on by the Downtown West Bend Association. More than 40 new banners for 2018 hung from the
VIDEO | Come out to the 2018 Washington County Breakfast on the Farm
May 13, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The 31st annual Washington County Breakfast on the Farm will be at Gehring View Farms this year, 4630 Highway 83 in Hartford. The host family will be Eugene and Christine Gehring and their family Derik, Jordan and Emily. This year’s
Final day to purchase S.A.M.B.A Chicken Dinner Tickets | By Ron Naab
May 12, 2018 – Slinger, WI – Slinger Area Music Boosters Association (S.A.M.B.A.) 12TH Annual Chicken Dinner is planned for Saturday, May 19 at the Veterans Park in Allenton. Tickets are still available at Romie’s BP, Landmark Credit Union-Hartford, and Bergmann’s in Slinger. You can order yet today on-line at
Girls Rock Robotics Camp registration open
May 12, 2018 – Fond du Lac Co., WI – Moraine Park Technical College is offering Girls Rock Robotics summer camp at the Fond du Lac Campus June 18-20, 2018 from 9 a.m. – noon each day. Registration is open and underway for all girls entering grades 6-8 in the
UW-WC Summer Sports Camps – Register today for volleyball, basketball and soccer
Washington Co., WI – UW-Washington County is running a series of summer sports camps including girls volleyball, co-ed soccer and co-ed basketball. Dates and registration are below. All camps are held at the UW-Washington County campus.
Free adult swim lessons at the Kettle Moraine YMCA
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Event, Sports, Washington County, West Bend No comments
May 11, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The FREE Adult Swim Lesson week is coming up! Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just starting out, there is a class for everyone. If you haven’t had a chance to register for any classes yet, there is still time!
VIDEO | Military Signing Day at Slinger High School
http:// May 10, 2018 – Slinger, WI – It was military signing day at Slinger High School. Eight students signed letters committing to serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, and National Guard. Extra chairs had to be brought in as family, friends and military recruiters were all in
VIDEO | A musical invite to SAMBA’s 12th Annual Chicken Dinner benefiting Slinger High School Band
https://youtu.be/63Wf2j2Sx9U May 10, 2018 – Slinger, WI – On Saturday, May 19, 2018 the Slinger Area Music Booster Association (SAMBA) will be holding its 12th Annual Chicken Dinner at Veteran’s Memorial Park-Pavilion, in Allenton. Chicken Dinner is SAMBA’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Through this fundraiser,
The UW-WC tennis teams capture titles at WCC State Tennis Tournament | By Sue Bausch
May 10, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – UW-Washington County Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams captured the 2018 Wisconsin Collegiate Conference State Tennis Tournament at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium in Madison in a two-day competition. The men’s team won 19 out of 22 possible team points and the women’s
Slinger High School Prom Court | By Patricia Harmann
May 10, 2018 – Slinger, WI – On May 5, 2018, with A Great Gatsby theme, students from Slinger High School danced away the night at the Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford. Prom court from left to right: Ben Hoitink escorting Sidney Selness; Bennett Connolly escorting Charmaine Dee; Thomas