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Katherine Beck

Waukesha

Food Writer at Tasting Table

Freelance writer & editor, foodie, proud Wisconsinite, adventurer, boondocker - and now a mom of a little girl

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  • 2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Katherine Beck

    OCONOMOWOC — While many Americans will be celebrating the unofficial start to summer with a barbecue, American Legion Post 91 Commander Marty McFarland will be taking time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice given by so many for freedom. "I am proud, grateful, and humbled by the service of all veterans and all branches of the military. Their sense of duty despite fear, loneliness, fatigue, and pain makes the idea of patriotism real.

  • 2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Katherine Beck

    OCONOMOWOC — Oconomowoc’s existence as a city may have started 150 years ago, but its history is both longer and broader than that period, which is evident in the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum’s upcoming exhibit coinciding with the city’s sesquicentennial. "The History of Oconomowoc in 150 Objects!" will be unveiled to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 31. Executive Director Justin Agar-Pratt said the exhibit will be on display through the end of the year.

  • 2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Katherine Beck

    OCONOMOWOC — While many Americans will be celebrating the unofficial start to summer with a barbecue, American Legion Post 91 Commander Marty McFarland will be taking time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice given by so many for freedom. "I am proud, grateful, and humbled by the service of all veterans and all branches of the military. Their sense of duty despite fear, loneliness, fatigue, and pain makes the idea of patriotism real.

  • 2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Katherine Beck

    OCONOMOWOC — One of Oconomowoc’s two newest aldermen, Rusty McConnell, may be a relative newcomer to the city, but he’s found much to love about it, and sees room for growth. He recently answered questions posed to him by the Enterprise. ENTERPRISE: Why did you decide that you wanted to run for alderman in the city of Oconomowoc? MCCONNELL: Since moving to Oconomowoc a few years ago, we’ve seen a lot of change.

  • 3 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Katherine Beck

    OCONOMOWOC — As pickleball’s popularity has grown feverishly fast across the United States and the Lake Country area, its enthusiasts have grown to include people of all ages, including a group of "picklers" at Oconomowoc High School. "It’s a sport that really caught my interest really quickly," said OHS teacher Brady Fischer.

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Katherine Michalets Beck
Katherine Michalets Beck @kmichalets
6 Dec 24

They're many reasons I love being a reporter, but one of the biggest is highlighting the many good people where I grew up in: Oconomowoc. In this week's @OcoEnterprise read about the HS DECA team and how they adopt a school each Christmas. @oconschools https://t.co/Uhi37ZhOpF

Katherine Michalets Beck
Katherine Michalets Beck @kmichalets
4 Sep 24

Accessory dwelling units present an opportunity to address America's housing crisis. #Oconomowoc is looking at creating an ordinance regarding the small residences. See my story in @WaukeshaFreeman and @OcoEnterprise #housingcrisis #development https://t.co/zlBQnSXXUI

Katherine Michalets Beck
Katherine Michalets Beck @kmichalets
4 Sep 24

An iconic Waukesha restaurant has served its last steak. https://t.co/d1FVTycQF5