Slinger Archive

January 25, 2020 – Slinger, WI –Joan “Joanie” M. Becker, 71, of Slinger found peace on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1948 to the late Gordon and Florence (nee Walter) Becker in Milwaukee, WI. Joanie went to grade school at St. Frances Cabrini. She

January 13, 2020 – Washington Co., WI -The Slinger Snowboard team had two fantastic races over the weekend at Alpine Valley Ski Resort. A notable highlight featured Slinger girls varsity earning the top three spots on the podium. Gold went to the SHS junior Marisa Reyes, silver to Kallie

December 10, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Slinger Lady Owls hosted the West Bend East Suns on Tuesday evening. The Owls took an early lead and never relinquished their strong foothold in the game securing a 69-32 victory.  Leading the Lady Owls in scoring was Kate Hosking scoring 21

December 6, 2019 – Slinger, WI –James “Jim” W. Weske, 80, after a long battle with many illnesses, joined the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2019. He was born on February 28, 1939 in Milwaukee to Albert and Julia (nee Fessler). He married Margaret (nee Bilicki) on October 8,

November 29, 2019 – West Bend, WI –  Winter street parking restrictions are currently in effect in Slinger. According to Slinger Police: The Village of Slinger under municipal ordinance 460-2 has the following restrictions in regards to Winter Parking: From November 1 to April 15, between the hours of

November 27, 2019 – Slinger, WI – The Slinger High School girls basketball team came from behind to beat the Whitefish Bay Blue Dukes at home Tuesday night, 54-40. The first half of the Slinger vs. Whitefish Bay game was a challenge for the Lady Owls. The Blue Dukes

November 25, 2019 – Slinger, WI – The Slinger Fire Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a house fire that occurred Sunday, Nov. 24 at 122 W. Washington Street. The fire call came in at 7:22 p.m. for a structure fire at a private residence. When officers

November 24, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Motorists are being asked to avoid the area of W. Washington Street in Slinger, just west of Kettle Moraine Drive, as multiple fire departments are on scene of a house fire. The call came in before 8 p.m. for a house on

November 10, 2019 – West Bend, WI –  Winter street parking restrictions are currently in effect in Slinger. According to Slinger Police: The Village of Slinger under municipal ordinance 460-2 has the following restrictions in regards to Winter Parking: From November 1 to April 15, between the hours of

November 4, 2019 – Slinger, WI –Dorothy E. Bein (nee Stellhorn), 99, of Slinger died on Thursday, October 31, 2019. On September 12, 1920 she was born to the late Arthur and Frieda (nee Schumacher) Stellhorn in Watertown, WI. With her sisters, Mildred, Selda, and Ruth, Dorothy sang on

November 1, 2019 – Slinger, WI –Daniel Edward Vogds “Big D,” 71, of Slinger, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his cabin in Montello, WI. Dan was born on October 6, 1948 to Barney and Jane (nee Finnerty) Vogds. He was united in marriage to Carol

October 28, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Virginia “Ginny” M. Zimmerman (nee Klahn), 94, formerly of Slinger, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Gardens of Hartford Assisted Living. Virginia was born to George and Anna (nee Cudworth) Klahn on April 1, 1925 in the town of

October 10, 2019 – Slinger, WI – UPDATE: As of noon on Thursday the power has been restored. Jim Hagerdy with Slinger Utilities said contractors working on a project by the Slinger Police Station hit a line this morning. “It was go big or go home as the cable

September 27, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Reverend Frank A. Bauman, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. He was born on November 18, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Gertrude (nee Weiss) Bauman. Frank’s religious awaking happened early in