Saukville, WI

Fredonia, WI

The Fredonia Lions Leo Club at the Northern Ozaukee School District recently held a drive to collect used eyeglasses that will be screened and refurbished by the Lions and distributed to people throughout the world. Vision impairment is one of the main focuses of Lions Clubs everywhere under the motto, “We Serve.” Pictured with some of the eyeglasses that were collected were (front row, from left) students Owen Uselding, Marissa Ter Maat and Grace Bleichwehl, (back row) Lion John Dowe, students Becky Hoffmann, Tessa Thomas and Ariana Goemer and Lion Al Krier. Photo by Mitch Maersch.

Lions, Ozaukee students collect eyeglasses

Port Washington, WI

The annual Hippity Hoppity Easter egg hunt and bonnet contest will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in Port Washington’s Upper Lake Park. Check in starts at 9:45 a.m. The event will begin with a sing-along and follow with the egg hunt for children ages 2 to 9 at 10:15 a.m.

Egg hunt, bonnet contest Saturday

Couple’s unique approach to expanding living space causes drivers to pull over, neighbors to throw a party to watch Port house double in size before their eyes. PORT WASHINGTON residents Adam and Brittany Ward converted their ranch-style house on the city’s north side to a multi-story dwelling last week when crews removed the roof of their home and then carefully put the second story into place Thursday, March 23, with the help of a towering crane. Photos by Sam Arendt.

Roof-raising draws a crowd

The Fredonia Adult Day Center will be hosting a brat and burger fry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The event will be held at the center, 508 Fredonia Ave. Prize baskets, a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale will be part of the event. Money raised...

Saturday brat fry to raise funds for AEDs

Belgium, WI

Cedar Grove, WI

The only contested race for the Cedar Grove-Belgium School Board features a longtime incumbent and someone brand new to politics. Aileen Dahlke, 64, has been on the board for 23 years and is seeking another term. She is married with two children and one grandchild and is a retired auditor who used to work for Humana.

School Board race includes veteran, rookie

Washington State

A native plant sale sponsored by the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory is being held through April 5. Native plants tend to be easy to grow, are low maintenance and host the insects that birds need for survival. The available plants may be ordered at https://nhipstore.company.site. All plants...

Native plant sale orders taken through April 5

Texas State

City makes it to the elite eight in contest recognizing the strongest towns in America. Port Washington has made it to the elite eight — of the Strongest Town Contest, that is. Voting last week pitted Port against Fate, Texas, in the opening round of the contest. Port prevailed,...

A different type of March Madness for Port

Wisconsin State

I understand that the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has a tough job in determining conferences, and I do not envy it. But I also do not understand its recently announced football realignment from its Competitive Balance Ad Hoc Committee that will have Port Washington traveling more than 50 miles to new league foes Watertown and Beaver Dam.

Football realignment has room for improvement

Grafton, WI

Four candidates are running for three seats on the Grafton School Board next week, and one notable name that’s not on the ballot will mean change for the board. Board President Paul Lorge, who has been in office since 2002, is not running for re-election, but incumbents Carrie Walls, vice president of the board, and Steve Nauta are. They face Robert Mallon and Joe Bichler in the Tuesday, April 4, election.

School Board race has four vying for three seats

Cedarburg, WI

Gardener Brenda Greuel is the April artist-in-residence at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Greuel, who works from her home in Thiensville, is a lifelong self-taught gardener who finds inspiration in the horticultural world. She has offered a line of organic plant-based handmade soaps since 2009, when she established the Conscious Bath...

Featured artist uses plants in her art

Plymouth, WI

After enshrining 18 drivers, track workers and racing families among the inaugural Class of 2022, the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame will add a new set of 19 names to the list of esteemed honorees as part of the Class of 2023 Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, July 15.

Plymouth to induct 11 drivers into racing hall of fame

Waukesha, WI

Geraldette K. “Teddy” Didier, age 90, of Forest Ridge Drive in Saukville, Wis., died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on Oct. 5, 1932, with her twin sister Geraldine “Geri” in Sebeka, Minn. She was the daughter of Victor J. and Suzanne Aultman Didier.

Geraldette K. “Teddy” Didier

Manitowoc, WI

OZAUKEE’S PAIGE KURLINSKI, (left, at last year’s state meet) won the shot put at the Pam Kjono Invite at Manitowoc Lincoln on Saturday. Star distance runner Owen Klaus (below) was third in the 800-meter run and fourth in the 1,600 at the Earl Hebert Invite at Manitowoc Lincoln last Friday. Press file photos.

Ozaukee boys and girls finish eighth at Manitowoc Lincoln

Veteran Cedar Grove-Belgium School Board member Dan Bruhn is resigning on Friday for personal reasons. Bruhn has a dental practice in Oostburg and his partner is retiring, he is helping to take care of his mother since his father died in August and he is focusing on his own health after complications from back surgery in December, he said.

Bruhn resigns from board

Sheboygan, WI

Random Lake, WI

Scott A. Fechter of Random Lake passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born in Port Washington to Robert and Alice (Zeckmeister) Fechter on June 3, 1962. Scott married the love of his life, Kelly Monahan, at Holy Trinity Church, Newburg, on...

Scott A. Fechter

Milwaukee, WI

Joseph “Joe” Masnica, a longtime resident of Port Washington, passed away at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley on Sunday, March 19, 2023, just 17 days after he lost the love of his life, Janet. He was 84 years old. Joe was born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1938,...

Joseph “Joe” Masnica

David G. Sather of Port Washington passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 1:43 p.m. (I love you) surrounded by his family singing him into Heaven. He was born in St. Louis, Minn., on June 19, 1945, to Gordon and Alice Sather. David married the love of his life...

David G. Sather

I’m writing in support of Jonathan Pleitner for Port Washington Ward 5 alderman. Jonathan is my go-to person when I have a problem or issue with the city,. even though I am not in his ward. He has always been willing to address my concerns and is open to my questions and my input on city matters. I’ve been thoroughly impressed that he listens to the perspective of all of the citizens of Port and makes holistic and thoughtful decisions.

LETTER: Pleitner has no agenda except what’s best for the community

MEMBERS OF Port Washington High School’s a cappella group Limited Edition and their director, Dennis Gephart, as well as the school’s extracurricular ensemble FOCUS, received a send-off from parents and other fans at the high school before competing in the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella Great Lakes Semifinal at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 25. Limited Edition finished third of 11 groups. While that isn’t good enough to advance to the final round in New York City, the group is now competing with second and third-place finishers from other semifinal rounds for a single wild card invite to the championship. FOCUS, which made its first trip to the semifinal and gave Port High the distinction of having two groups in the competition, did not place in the top three. It was a busy night for Gephart, who just before the competition received a certificate of excellence for choral music instruction from the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee in the atrium of the Bradley Symphony Center. He then had to sprint to the nearby Pabst Theater to catch the competition.

Quite a night for Port High’s music program

Ripon, WI

The Grafton High School girls’ track and field team stood out again at the Ripon College Invitational on March 21. The Black Hawks scored 47.5 points and finished in third place behind Division 1 schools Arrowhead, which won the 14-team meet with 105 points, and West De Pere’s 95.

Faust is making her mark for Grafton track and field

Ozaukee County, WI

No place is safe from America’s drug plague, not even the comfortable, well protected communities of Ozaukee County. The deadliest drug—fentanyl—is here. Type “fentanyl” into the search box on the Ozaukee Press website and half a dozen headlines from recent local news stories involving the synthetic opioid appear.

Fentanyl sounds an Ozaukee County drug alarm

With the election coming up next week, I want to give my full endorsement to our current Town Chairman Lance Leider. This position requires someone with experience and skill. After more than 20 years in local government, he is the right person for the job. Most people don’t appreciate the...

LETTER: Town of Fredonia should keep experienced Leider as leader

A recent letter to the editor published in Ozaukee Press put a negative lens on the Fredonia Town Board and suggested electing current board member Matt Miller to replace Lancer Leider as town chairman. I serve on the Town Board with Matt and Lance and I recognize both men as being assets to our town government. At this time, Lance is the most equipped to continue in the role of chairman.

LETTER: Experience, work ethic make Leider better choice for town

As a resident of City of Port Washington Ward 5, I have already voted for Robert Brooks for alderman, and I am encouraging my neighbors to vote for Brooks too. Brooks is a West Point alumnus and U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division combat veteran. He has the pride in America, leadership training and fortitude of character that we need in more of our elected officials. He is also a fiscal conservative who understands that smart growth of our city’s tax base cannot happen off the backs of the current residents without taxing many lifelong residents out of their homes.

LETTER: Brooks will act to improve city without burdening taxpayers

Oostburg, WI

Dale D. Bossler, formerly of Oostburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was 69 years old. Dale was born June 21, 1953, in Port Washington, the son of Edward and Elaine (Brandt) Bossler. He attended Port Washington High School. On March 9, 1974, he...

Dale D. Bossler

Delaware State

Grafton resident kicked Spectrum employee out, then refused orders to leave his apartment, complaint says. An Ozaukee County Circuit Court judge set bail at $15,000 Monday for a 65-year-old Grafton man charged with holding a gun to the chest of a cable repairman and ordering the Spectrum employee to leave his apartment Saturday, March 25.

Man charged with holding gun to cable repairman

Two names are on the ballot for Grafton village president for the Tuesday, April 4, election, but only one would take the job. Trustee Lisa Uribe Harbeck dropped out of the race due to “unanticipated family obligations” after it was too late to remove her name from the ballot.

Two on ballot but only one in the running for village president

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