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New Development Discussed During Hartford Common Council Meeting
Hartford Common Council met Tuesday night, June 11 at City Hall in downtown Hartford. Alderpersons considered accepting a quote for up to an additional $116,902 for completing the replacement of the gymnasium floor at the Hartford Recreation Center. Hartford Parks and Recreation Director Randy Wojtasiak addressed council members Tuesday night.
West Bend Pilot Program proving successful, Forest Service says
The goal of the program is to expand the pace and scale of prescribed fire in areas near communities. Under the new program, the Forest Service has been able to burn five times the amount than it normally would be able to. West Bend prescribed burn pilot program proving successful,...
Changes in Wisconsin liquor laws prompts one winery to expand
KOHLER, Wis. — In Jan. 2024 a wide range of new liquor laws went into effect in Wisconsin, impacting breweries, bars and wineries. Now, a little more than five months after those laws took effect, staff at one winery said the changes are actually prompting them to expand their business.
Community gathers to support restoration efforts of historic Germantown building
GERMANTOWN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The community came out to support the restoration efforts of a historic Germantown building on Thursday, June 13. Last August, the shed at the Trinity Freistadt Historical Society burned down. Inside, there were a lot of artifacts, including a carriage, and a toy collection from the 1800's.
REAL ESTATE | City to approve purchase of Johnson Bus lot for new West Bend Fire Department No. 1
June 13, 2024 – West Bend, Wi – The West Bend Common Council will move into closed session Monday, June 17, 2024 to purchase the Johnson Bus property off Highway 33. The parcel will be used as the new location for Fire Station No. 1. It was May...
Civil War exhibit draws history lovers to Cedarburg History Museum
Cedarburg History Museum, N58 W6194 Columbia Rd., opened its 2024 special exhibit "Wisconsin in the Civil War" in late February and you still have time to check it out. Admission to the museum is free. The exhibition, of which you can get a glimpse in the video trailer below, runs...
Mequon rejects Zachariah Anderson's claim for $10M in damages
MEQUON, Wis. - The Mequon Common Council unanimously voted Tuesday to disallow a $10 million claim from Zachariah Anderson, the man convicted of killing Rosalio Gutierez and hiding his body in 2020. Anderson sought damages for what he said was his wrongful arrest at the hands of Mequon police. He...
WIS 33 in Allenton, WI now open as RR work complete | By Ron Naab
Allenton, WI – Good news for motorists passing through Allenton, Wi, as the work on the railroad is complete and WIS 33 is open to traffic. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) closed the road June 4 with hopes of reconstructing the RR crossing in eight days. Looks like the weather cooperated, for the most part, and it’s clear sailing through Allenton, WI.
Allenton American Legion Auxiliary to host special Flag Day celebration Saturday, June 15, 2024 | By Ron Naab
Allenton, WI – Members of the Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483 Legion and Auxiliary are presenting a special Flag Day Program on Saturday, June 15 at the Legion Post at 419 Railroad Street (County Road W) in Allenton, Wisconsin. Join them and many guests in honoring Old Glory; the symbol of our nation’s freedom and a source of pride for all of us and especially our veterans.
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