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Family of Columbus man killed in Iraq honored in Fourth of July parade
COLUMBUS, Wis. (WMTV) - Twenty years after a Columbus soldier was killed in Iraq, his family was honored as parade marshals in the Fourth of July celebration. John, Retta Kurth and their grandchildren opened the traditional Fourth of July parade in Columbus on Thursday. The two own a family operated brewery in town which includes a photo of their son John “Hans” Kurth, an army commanding officer who was killed in Iraq in 2004.
Community fireworks, Waupun inmates’ families, Barn Hunt dog sport
We talk about fireworks safety and learn about what it takes to put on a community-level fireworks display. Then family members from current and deceased Waupun Correctional Institute prisoners share their stories. And we talk about a new sport for dogs gaining popularity in Wisconsin. Fireworks 101. We learn what...
Beaver Dam Council Hears Update On Mass Transit Study
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council heard a presentation this week on a mass transit feasibility study. In January, Beaver Dam contracted with SRF Consulting Group to conduct the transit study. Over the last several months, SRF has analyzed existing conditions, identified opportunities for improvement, as well as developed...
Col. Eric J. Leckel recognized for 37 years of military service
SHELL LAKE — Col. Eric J. Leckel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leckel, Spooner, has been recognized for 37 years of service by the Wisconsin National Guard. A 1988 graduate of Shell Lake High School, Leckel resides in Waterloo, Wis., with his wife, Heidi. His daughter, Abigail, attends the University of Minnesota — Duluth. His son, Andrew, attends Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich. Leckel commissioned as a second...
Fourth of July will be Booming!
Fourth of July fireworks and parades are scheduled to go on time, with the release of this story. A parade begins at 2 p.m. in downtown Hartford, followed by live music at the Centennial Park Pavilion at 6 p.m. The fireworks show is scheduled at dusk at Independence Park. The...
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