Dozens of Hamilton School District students took part in the annual Middle Level Band Festival March 16 at Silver Spring Intermediate School. This event helps young musicians grow their talents, giving sixth and seventh graders the opportunity to work with professional musicians and older band members from both Templeton Middle School and Hamilton High School. “It was a fun-filled day of music and learning,” explains Silver Spring Intermediate Band Director Megan Jakubowski. “It was amazing to see students become more confident in themselves throughout the day as they worked on music.” Student ..read more

Jodi Habush Sinykin recently announced she will be seeking the 8th State Senate District seat that includes portions of Menomonee Falls. “In recent years, we’ve had far too much of the divisive politics that pit Wisconsinites against each other, and we’re worse off because of it,” said Habush Sinykin said in an April 9 statement. “I’m running to change that. I will represent our shared Wisconsin values-and come prepared with the experience and willingness to reach out across the aisle to take on the issues vital to our state’s progress like: lowering taxes, supporting our state’s schools and u ..read more

By Rep. Janel Brandtjen The two constitutional amendment referenda passed in Wisconsin on Tuesday are not just another piece of legislation. These significant changes will go into effect almost immediately, ensuring their presence in the upcoming August and November 2024 elections. The purpose of these two questions is clear: one aims to halt private donations for election administration, while the other solely grants authority to election officials for conducting our elections. This reversion to the 2020 election, a topic Republicans are not supposed to discuss, is a significant aspect of the ..read more

Heather Barrie and Nolan Jackett were elected to the Hartford Union High School School Board on April 2. According to unofficial results from Washington and Dodge counties, Barrie received 4,421 votes while Jackett received 4,255 votes. Ian Gronbeck received 2,181 votes while Damon Morgan followed with 1,532 votes. Ed Behnke and Barb Lindert were elected to the Hartford Joint I School Board. According to unofficial results from Washington and Dodge counties, Behnke received 1,665 votes while Lindert received 1,487 votes. Ian Gronbeck received 1,274 votes while Terrence Perfect received 1,246 v ..read more

Two candidates are running for the Lisbon seat on the Hamilton School Board: Incumbent Dawn Van Aacken and Andrew Rupert. The general election is April 2. Below are responses from Van Aacken to questions submitted by the Express News   1)Personal information: How long have you been a resident of the district? What is your educational and work background? My name is Dawn Van Aacken and I have lived in the Hamilton School District since 1977. I have a masters degree in school administration and curriculum and instruction. I also hold an elementary degree and additional certifications in rea ..read more

The St. Mary’s — Menomonee Falls (1) eighth grade boys basketball team won the 65th annual Padre Serra Tournament title with a 50-36 win over Waukesha Catholic in a game played at Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay on March 24. The tournament began on March 9 and concluded with championship games on March 24. St. Mary’s — Menomonee Falls (1) had a first round bye and opened play with a 55-21 win over St. Monica on March 17. St. Mary’s — Menomonee Falls (1) followed with a 41-16 win over St. Mary’s — Hales Corners on March 22 and a 45-33 win over Lumen Christi in the March 23 semifinal. The ..read more

Update: The supect in the March 17 incident at the FedEx Distribution Center in Menomnee Falls — identified as Isaiha K. Dorsey — was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court March 19 with armed burglary, criminal damage to property/use of a dangerous weapon, and resising an officer. Bail was set at $100,000 for Dorsey. A 27-year-old Milwaukee man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident at the Fed Ex Distribution Center located at N96 W14849 County Line Road in Menomonee Falls during the evening of March 17. According to a statement from Menomonee Falls Police ..read more

One incumbent is seeking re-election to the Menomonee Falls School Board while three other challengers are seeking the two seats up for election on the board. The general election is on April 2. Voters will select two candidates, with the top two vote getters being elected to the board. Incumbent Jennifer Grant is re-seeking election while Jessica Birkholz, Travis Langer, and John Witt are seeking to join the board. All four candidates recently answered questions submitted by the Express News. Personal information Grant is a nearly life-long resident of the village and is a Menomonee Falls Hig ..read more

The Brookfield Stars co-op hockey team lost to Green Bay Notre Dame in the Division I title game in Middleton on March 2 by a score of 3-1. Notre Dame scored twice in the second period. The Stars Jack Templeton of Wauwatosa East scored at the 16:22 mark of the third period off an assist by Colin Masek of Hamilton after the Stars pulled the goalie for an extra attacker. Notre Dame added an empty net goal with these than a minute remaining in the game. The Stars end the season with the 21-6-1 record and state Division I runner up. The Stars co-op team includes players from the Elmbrook, Wauwatos ..read more

Germantown and Sussex Hamilton won Division I regional semifinal games on March 1. Sussex Hamilton defeated Sheboygan South, 42-37. Hamilton will host Homestead at 7 p.m. March 2. Germantown defeated Hartford, 96-57. Germantown will play at Oshkosh North at 7 p.m. March 2. Hartford finishes the season with a 12-13 record. Also in Division I, Oshkosh North defeated Menomonee Falls, 76-65. Menomonee Falls finishes the season with a 9-15 record. In Division 2, West Bend West lost to Pulaski, 49-46. West finishes the season with a 12-13 record. Slinger lost at Grafton, 63-60. Slinger finishes the ..read more