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07/03/2025

The Hartford Hawks clinched an 8-1 victory over Thiensville-Mequon on Tuesday, with Johnny Kelliher pitching a complete game. Despite missed opportunities, the Hawks capitalized on key moments, including a clutch two-run single by Zach Brewer and a three-run homer by Taylor Anderson.

Johnny Kelliher shines with a complete game as Hartford Hawks secure an 8-1 victory over Thiensville-Mequon in Rock River Baseball League action.

07/03/2025

Area residents are gearing up for Independence Day celebrations with parades, fireworks and more. Highlights include the Kewaskum Independence Day Fireworks Show, West Bend Fourth of July Parade, Hartford's parade and Germantown's festivities. Don't miss out on these community events!

Celebrate the 249th Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and live performances across Washington County this Fourth of July weekend.

07/03/2025

Cedar Creek Townhomes, a new development by American Companies, has officially opened in Jackson. The project, part of the Next Generation Housing initiative, offers homes under $300,000. The first phase includes 36 units, with future phases planned.

Discover the new Cedar Creek Townhomes in Jackson, offering affordable, high-quality homes starting under $300,000. Perfect for families and empty-nesters alike.

07/03/2025

A note to readers: Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no papers published Friday or Saturday this week. The Daily News offices will also be closed Thursday afternoon and all day Friday in observance of the holiday.

Breaking news will be posted at gmtoday.com and shared here as it happens.

07/03/2025

The Wisconsin Builders Association announced the winners of the 2025 Badger Craftsman Awards, and Germantown’s own Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. took home the organization’s Best New Home over $2.25M award.

GERMANTOWN — The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) announced the winners of the 2025 Badger Craftsman Awards, and Germantown’s own Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. took home the organization’s Best New

07/02/2025

Justin Tuszkiewicz, 21, of Jackson, was charged with 16 felonies for child p**n possession during his initial appearance in Washington County Circuit Court, on Monday.

WEST BEND — Justin Tuszkiewicz, 21, of Jackson, was charged with 16 felonies for child p**n possession during his initial appearance in Washington County Circuit Court, on Monday.

07/02/2025

Hartford’s Alex Hoffman and Jake Otto, who qualified for the WIAA state individual boys tennis tournament, were named to the North Shore Conference first team for the 2025 season.

07/02/2025

The main railway near Independence Avenue and Innovation Way in Hartford is now clear of fallen train cars, engines and other debris following the derailment of a Wisconsin & Southern train on Monday morning.

HARTFORD — The main railway near Independence Avenue and Innovation Way in Hartford is now clear of fallen train cars, engines and other debris following the derailment of a Wisconsin

07/02/2025

The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws regulating the procedure, including statutes that criminalize abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws regulating the

07/02/2025

Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife announced yesterday that he will be running for judge for Branch 2 of the Washington County Circuit Court in the 2026 spring election.

GERMANTOWN — Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife announced today that he will be running for judge for Branch 2 of the Washington County Circuit Court in the 2026

07/01/2025

Jackson residents have new entertainment opportunities available to them now that the Community Lending Library is open at the Jackson Community Center, N165-W20330 Hickory Lane.

JACKSON — Jackson residents have new entertainment opportunities available to them now that the Community Lending Library is open at the Jackson Community Center, N165-W20330 Hickory Lane.Now open after nearly

07/01/2025

The West Bend Fire Department was able to contain a building fire that broke out in an industrial building on Progress Drive, early Sunday At 4:02 a.m., the WBFD responded to the fire at 145 W. Progress Drive, after a passerby had noticed the flames in the building and called 911.

WEST BEND — The West Bend Fire Department was able to contain a building fire that broke out in an industrial building on Progress Drive, early Sunday At 4:02 a.m.,