🌱 How Oostburg’s Dutch settlers shaped today’s village and business park
Oostburg, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Oostburg! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Oostburg’s Dutch settlers shaped today’s village and business park
- Did you see the black bear roaming near Oostburg this week?
- Oostburg crews join late-night battle against major Sheboygan Falls house fire
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
- Sunday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oostburg's name pays homage to settlers from the Netherlands (sheboyganpress.com) — Oostburg’s Dutch roots and even its name trace back to 1840s immigrants who braved dangerous Atlantic crossings to settle here. This history piece walks you from early tragedies near Sheboygan to the railroad, I‑43, and today’s Oostburg Business Park that shapes local jobs and growth. 
• Young and on the run — residents follow the journey of black bear (jsonline.com) — A young black bear has been spotted moving north through Sheboygan County, including a photographed sighting in the Town of Wilson near Oostburg. Wildlife officials say the bear appears healthy and non-aggressive, and they’re encouraging residents to enjoy the rare visitor from a distance. If you see it, stay calm, make noise, and never run away.
• Overnight Fire Causes Significant Damage to Sheboygan Falls Home (whbl.com) — Oostburg firefighters were among several departments rushing just before midnight to a Sheboygan Falls house fire that heavily damaged one home, its garage, and a neighboring house. All four residents and two pets escaped safely, and investigators are now working to determine what sparked the blaze.
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★ Featured events ★
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Music In The Park, Market & Cruise-In (June) →
Veterans Park, 1140 Park Ave, Oostburg
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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OSD Board Meeting
Oostburg SD OHS Innovation Room, High School-1-Innovation (45)
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Paint the Towns in Fall Color Plein Air →
Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E Mill St, Plymouth
10:00 am -
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Boardroom Ready
Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce Chamber Large Conference Room 621 S. 8th street
12:00 pm -
National ACT Test Date
Sheboygan Falls Hi Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
7:00 am -
Team Maywood Ride
Ellwood H. May Environmental Park Maywood, 3615 Mueller Rd, Sheboygan, WI 53083, USA
7:30 am -
Family Fun Fest →
Fountain Park
9:00 am -
Historic Church Architecture of Sheboygan Tour
Sheboyban County Historical 3110 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
1:00 pm -
Celebrate Flag Day Weekend & America’s 250th Anniversary with the Radio Rosies →
Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E Mill St, Plymouth
7:30 pm -
Robert La Follette Sr. Day
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Vintage Market at Holidays Pub & Grill →
Holidays Pub & Grill, 5533 Superior Ave, Sheboygan
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Youth Basketball (COMM) →
Random Lake Hi Activity Center/Cafeteria
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Johnsonville, LLC posted a job opening for General Production backup Machine Operator 1st Shift in Sheboygan Falls. Apply here.
- Jobs for Humanity posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Specialist in Sheboygan Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oostburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sheboygan Falls
- No one injured in house fire in Sheboygan Falls on Wednesday evening (sheboygansun.com)
- Enjoy music, crafts and a 5K walk in Sheboygan County (sheboygansun.com)
- Sheboygan Falls Officer Promoted, Awarded for Commitment to City (seehafernews.com)
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- 12 Wisconsin Factory Tours That Turn A Simple Day Trip Into A Behind The Scenes Adventure (takingthekids.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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