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🌱 How a West Bend East grad became Lakeland’s top student-athlete

Good morning West Bend! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a West Bend East grad became Lakeland’s top student-athlete
  • Do you remember the duck parades through West Bend’s Silverbrook School?
  • Meet the West Bend student inspiring classmates and teachers alike

Also on today's calendar: Al’s Hideout Car Show – West Bend – 5/9/2026 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe afternoon t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong, temps: high: 50, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Chilly with lots of sun, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Livy Heling: A Muskie outside the pond (lakelandmirror.com) — A standout Lakeland University senior, Livy Heling grew up in West Bend and graduated from West Bend East High School before excelling in tennis and biology at Lakeland. She just earned multiple top academic and athletic honors and credits her close-to-home college experience, mentors, and teammates with helping her grow more confident and prepared for graduate school.
   

2. It's not the Potted Owl, but a similar situation in a planter in Washington County, Wi (washingtoncountyinsider.com) — Wildlife is once again charming locals as a duck nests in a busy Washington County planter, echoing past stories that captivated neighbors in West Bend. The piece fondly recalls ducks nesting at Silverbrook School and a downtown West Bend duckling adventure, inviting longtime residents to share their memories of these small but beloved local moments.
   

3. West Bend's Amelia Merkel is Student of the Month (gmtoday.com) — A West Bend student, Amelia Merkel of St. John’s Lutheran School, has been named the Optimist Club of West Bend’s April Student of the Month for her kindness, strong academics, and leadership. She juggles a demanding reading challenge, sports, honor association duties, and church-centered family life while consistently encouraging classmates and helping at school events.
   

4. Home, vehicle left with over $300,000 worth of damage following Wednesday fire (gmtoday.com) — West Bend firefighters helped battle a lightning-sparked house fire in the Town of Jackson Wednesday night that caused an estimated $335,000 in damage to a home and vehicle. No one was inside when neighbors heard a boom, saw flames, and tried using an extinguisher before multiple area departments arrived, closing Highway 60 and Division Road for several hours.
   

📸 Around West Bend

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Bend

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday April 25
  • Spring Wine Walk
    Downtown West Bend Association (DWBA), 120 N Main St #120, West Bend
    2:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There was a guy on here a while back that does woodworking.
    He said he can build anything but I lost his info. I think his name might be Noah!, do you know where I can find him? Just thought I’d float the… (Nextdoor Regner Park)
  • Love Sawmill.
    Want to afford to take my son for his birthday!! We will see how the cost of life is. They do treat us kindly. (Nextdoor Regner Park)

Ok West Bend! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Bend

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Bend

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.