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For those who have served in the military, Memorial Day is a chance to honor their fellow men and women in uniform who gave their lives for our country.

West Bend, WI – The American Legion Riders Memorial Day cemetery parade starts at Sixth Avenue and Chestnut Street in West Bend at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. This event precedes the annual Memorial Day Parade which steps off at 9:30 a.m. from S. Main Street and Oak Street in West Bend.

This year’s Memorial Day parade will be hosted by the Disabled American Veterans. The Parade and ceremony will be conducted on Monday, May 27 th , 2024 with the parade staging at the Fives parking lot at 8:45-9:55am and the Parade beginning at 10am on the corner of Rees and Main Streets. The parade will go south on Main Street and end at Veterans Park. The Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at Veterans Park immediately following the parade at 11:30am. The Key Note Speaker for the Ceremony is Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Doug Fraser, United States Marine Corps. Organizations desiring to be in the parade must contact the Fond du Lac County Veterans Service Office at 920-929-3117 or 920-929-3120 or email veterans@fdlco.wi.gov. All organizations in parade must be themed toward the meaning of Memorial Day. No candy or other items may be handed out during the parade. Deadline to request to be in the parade is Wednesday May 22 nd , 2024. Out of respect for all those that have died for our country, we request that NO POLITICAL or PROTEST activities be conducted during the parade.

Byron WI, May 6, 2024- Town of Byron veterans will once again be honored at the annual Memorial Day tribute on May 27, 2024, at the Byron Town Hall and Veterans Memorial. Doors to the hall will be open from 8 am to 11 am for an open house featuring military and historical exhibits. The outdoor program begins at 9:30 am with a keynote address by Eleanor Rhodes on the significance of Memorial Day from a young person’s perspective. Ms. Rhodes, a Lomira High School student, is the 2024 second runner-up in the American Legion State Oratorical contest. American Legion Post #347 of Lomira and VFW Post 8092 of Oakfield will conduct a color guard/rifle squad salute and a roll call of the 112 veterans laid to rest at Bethel, Byron, and St. John’s cemeteries in the Town of Byron. The outdoor portion of the program will end with “Taps” and a bagpipe reflection performed by Dr. Joseph Haak. The Town of Byron Veterans Memorial was dedicated on May 30, 2005 to honor the men and women from the Town of Byron who served our country in war and peace. The Veterans Memorial Committee continues its research for names of veterans who lived or are laid to rest in the Town of Byron. For additional information, contact Tom Kelroy, chair of the Town of Byron Veterans Memorial Committee (920-539-7710) or byronhistorical@att.net . The Town of Byron Veterans Memorial Committee and the Byron Historical Society are co-sponsors of the event. The Byron Town Hall and Veterans Memorial is located at N3097 Highway 175 in Byron.

The Harvey Blonigen American Legion Post 478-St. Cloud will pay respects and conduct ceremonies at the following cemeteries on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The public is invited to attend. These services will be conducted rain or shine. Services are planned as follows:. 8:45 a.m.—Forest Cemetery (Union) Forest Drive, town...

(Lomira) The Lomira School District received an automated voicemail from an unknown phone number stating that there would be a threat to the school on Friday morning. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says the message was relatively vague and never gave specific details, such as naming the Lomira School District. The voicemail then went on to talk about a Utah judge who gave a light sentence to someone who committed crimes against children. More information is available with this story at DailyDodge.com.

Description: The WI Dept of Transportation, along with Fond du Lac County, and the City of Fond du Lac awarded this project to Vinton Construction. Construction includes common excavation, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter, an asphalt pedestrian path and roadway, traffic signals, roadway lighting, permanent signing, and other incidentals.

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, over 30 food trucks will converge on Oven Island in Lakeside Park for the return of the Fondy Food Truck Festival. The event is set to start at 11AM and run through 5 PM with 36 trucks registered to participate with foods such as Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, BBQ, sandwiches, and desserts.

(Lomira) The Lomira School District received an automated voicemail from an unknown phone number stating that there would be a threat to the school on Friday morning. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says the message was relatively vague and never gave specific details, such as naming the Lomira School District. The voicemail then went on to talk about a Utah judge who gave a light sentence to someone who committed crimes against children. Deputies arrived at the schools to make sure the staff, students and the public in general remained safe. Once the investigations concluded, authorities didn’t detect any credible threat.

Neighbors in Ripon are still cleaning up after severe storms Tuesday night knocked down trees and power lines.

Severe thunderstorms rolled through Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon and evening prompting multiple tornado warnings in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Wagner says the severe weather outbreak started in Iowa and moved to the northeast into Wisconsin. Dodge County emergency management director Joe Meagher says strong winds knocked down trees and power lines, causing power outages. In Fond du Lac County, trees were reported down in the western half of Fond du Lac County including a report of a tree falling on a house in Ripon. Fond du Lac County emergency management director John Ross says spotters reported wind gusts of 60-70 miles an hour in the eastern portion of the county. No injuries were reported.

The Fond du Lac Police Department wants to remind everyone that there will be no parking on Main Street this Monday, to make room for the Memorial Day Holiday Parade. The parking ban will go into effect and be enforced starting at Rees Street and go to Western Avenue from the hours of 8AM to noon. In addition, all traffic will be halted in the same area starting at 9 AM. Travelers needing to be in the downtown area will need to adjust their route. There will also be restrictions on adjacent roads and cross roads along the route.

The city of Fond du Lac says it bypassed the city’s wastewater treatment plant following heavy rainfall earlier this week. The city says due to the heavy rains May 20 and May 21, the city diverted wastewater into nearby storm sewer pipes at four locations, discharging into nearby creeks, rivers and storm ponds. The city says while this wastewater is untreated, it is heavily diluted and does not pose a threat to public health. City staff also monitored complaints of standing water in streets and residential yards and monitored the water levels of the Fond du Lac River and other water bodies. While the storm sewer system wasn’t designed to handle storms this extreme, residents are encouraged to notify Public Works if a storm drain appears to be obstructed. Residents are also encouraged to Adopt a Storm Drain near their home, school, or workplace to protect water quality and keep our storm drains clear of debris. As required by the City’s wastewater permit, this information has been reported to the area DNR engineer.

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May 22, 2024 – West Bend, WI – Power outage in West Bend, WI, this afternoon. That’s why there’s yellow tape around all the pumps and tying the doors shut at Kwik Trip on S.Main and Decorah Road. Early word is the system will be back...

(Washington County) The Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center announced that Foghat and Molly Hatchet will serve as the Friday headliners for the Washington County Fair. The groups will perform at the Silver Lining Ampitheater on Friday, July 26. Molly Hatchet kicks off the night’s musical festivities at 7...

The Fond du Lac County Board has approved a new contract with the Sheriff’s union that includes an across the board eight percent wage increase this year and five percent increase next year. The contract covers deputies, sergeants and detectives. County executive Sam Kaufman says the new contract will make Fond du Lac County more competitive with other counties. “I think the contract is going to be a great thing for our department, and overall it really sends a message to our department and our officers that we value you,” Kaufman told WFDL news. Kaufman says a shift change that’s part of the deal will save nearly four positions. Funding will come from the salary contingency and Sheriff’s Office budget. He says it will not impact taxes.

Kewaskum, WI – Village of Kewaskum Rummage Day is May 25, 2024, and Kewaskum’s Dairy Queen, 118 Hwy H, is ready for you. Kevin Scheunemann, owner of Dairy Queen locations in Kewaskum, West Bend and Jackson, said, “With construction, I realize many will be at a disadvantage with the location of your rummage.” Scheunemann is offering the Kewaskum DQ location as a place to set up on the day of the sale.