Obit: Ralph Swisher Russell Jr., 90, of Edina
Sept. 1, 2018 - Edina, MN - Ralph Swisher Russell Jr., 90, of Edina, passed away on August 31, 2018, after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born 7/23/28 in Sutherland Nebraska...
Hartford Union High School District Superintendent to retire in June
Sept. 18, 2018 - Hartford, WI - Hartford Union High School District (HUHS) Superintendent, Attila J. Weninger, Ph.D., will retire his position effective June 30, 2019.
The HUHS Board of Education accepted and approved his letter...
New signage in place at UWM at Washington County
August 31, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - New signage is in place in West Bend as UW-Washington County changes over to UW-Milwaukee at Washington County.
Earlier this month the University of Wisconsin System Board...
12th Annual Golfing for Gromo is Sunday, Sept. 23
West Bend, WI - There’s a golf outing Sept. 23 at West Bend Lakes Golf Club and proceeds will go to the Luke Gromowski Ironman Scholarship Fund.
Luke Gromowski was a senior at West Bend East...
VIDEO | Flashback to the 2017 Hartford Historical Society Cemetery Tour
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August 29, 2018 - Hartford, WI - In a couple of weeks the Hartford Historical Society will host its annual Cemetery Tour. The event is Saturday, Sept. 8 at Union Cemetery on Loos and...
12th Annual Golfing for Gromo is Sunday, Sept. 23
West Bend, WI - There’s a golf outing Sept. 23 at West Bend Lakes Golf Club and proceeds will go to the Luke Gromowski Ironman Scholarship Fund.
Luke Gromowski was a senior at West Bend East...
Free Community Campfire and Concert | By Friends of Pike Lake
August 27, 2018 - Hartford, WI - It’s free, it’s fun, it’s an outdoor treat for people of all ages.
The annual Friends of Pike Lake Community and Campfire concert is Saturday, Sept. 8 at...
Slinger H.S. Senior Keana Retzlaff | By Madison College
August 25, 2018 - Slinger, WI - A big announcement this morning from Madison College regarding Slinger High School senior Keana Retzlaff.
Flame-throwing pitcher Keana Retzlaff has verbally committed to the Madison College softball program....
New name on tap for UW-Washington County Campus
August 24, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - UW-Washington County Campus has a new name. On Friday, Aug. 24 the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved new names for UW-Milwaukee’s new two-year campuses.
The...
Class of 1944 to hold its 74th annual reunion September 19
August 24, 2018 - West Bend, WI - The West Bend High School Class of 1944 will be holding its 74th class reunion on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Top of the Ridge in...
12th Annual Golfing for Gromo is Sunday, Sept. 23
West Bend, WI - There’s a golf outing Sept. 23 at West Bend Lakes Golf Club and proceeds will go to the Luke Gromowski Ironman Scholarship Fund.
Luke Gromowski was a senior at West Bend East...
VIDEO | First look at Slinger High School’s new fitness center
https://youtu.be/qwrkx4vijGE
August 22, 2018 - Slinger, WI - In 2016 taxpayers in the Slinger School District approved a $42 million referendum that funded district-wide projects.
The referendum bonds were issued at the lowest rate in the...
Guest Editorial | West Bend Referendum Fight is Not Over | By...
August 21, 2018 - West Bend, WI - The citizens of West Bend received a reprieve last night when the West Bend School Board decided to suspend the referendum effort. “Suspend” is the key...
VIDEO | First look at new auditorium at Slinger High School
https://youtu.be/ycWd-p6kZp4
August 21, 2018 - Slinger, WI - In 2016 taxpayers in the Slinger School District approved a $42 million referendum that funded district-wide projects.
The referendum bonds were issued at the lowest rate in the...
West Bend School Board delays referendum
August 20, 2018 - West Bend, WI - During a special meeting Monday night of the West Bend School Board (WBSB) a decision was made to delay moving forward on a referendum. Board members...
74th annual reunion of Class of 1944 is coming up September 19
August 20, 2018 - West Bend, WI - The West Bend High School Class of 1944 will be holding its 74th class reunion on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Top of the Ridge in...
POLL QUESTION | Is there transparency in upcoming proposed West Bend School District Referendum
August 20, 2018 - West Bend, WI - The West Bend School Board (WBSB) will hold a special meeting tonight, Monday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.
As of Sunday, Aug. 19 the meeting minutes from...
St. Frances Cabrini Opens a New Daycare Center | By Missy Dieterich
August 20, 2018 - West Bend, WI - There is a new daycare center in town, and it’s at Saint Frances Cabrini. Little Saints Early Learning Center is currently accepting registrations. The center serves...
‘Of Mice and Men’ Returns to West Bend Stage at UW-Washington County |...
August 18, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - John Steinbeck’s American literary classic “Of Mice and Men” returns to the UW-Washington County stage in West Bend for six performances, Aug. 17-19.
Set in Depression-era northern California,...
VIDEO | Big football game on tap tonight at Slinger High School
https://youtu.be/7Bm0wwxGiTY
August 17, 2018 - Slinger, WI - Are you ready for some high school football? The Slinger Owls kick off the season tonight with a preseason game at 7 p.m. against the Whitefish Bay...