š± Hortonvilleās Thomas Burns just took a big step toward the majors
Hortonville, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Hortonville! 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. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Hortonvilleās Thomas Burns just took a big step toward the majors
- How Hortonvilleās bank CEO is helping steer Wisconsinās banking agenda
Also on today's calendar: Wine Down Thursday and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 66.
- Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Brewers wrap up draft, Hortonville, Fond du Lac players drafted by Twins, Braves (wncy.com) ā A Hortonville native, pitcher Thomas Burns, has been drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round of the MLB draft, giving local fans a new pro to follow. The story also details the Brewersā 20-player draft class and another Wisconsin standout from Fond du Lac, with scouting reports that explain why these players caught teamsā attention. 
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ā¢ 2025ā2026 WBA Year in Review (wisbank.com) ā Hortonville gets a nod in this statewide banking recap, as Wolf River Community Bank CEO Joe Peikert serves as the new Wisconsin Bankers Association board chair. The report highlights advocacy wins, education programs, and services that shape how community banks across Wisconsin, including those serving Hortonville residents, operate and support local economies. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Hortonville
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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2026 Hortonville Dance Summer Kids Clinic ā
Wolf River Community Bank Stadium, Hortonville
4:00 pm
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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Wine Down Thursday ā
Whistler's Knoll - A Vineyard With Character, W9595 County Rd JJ, Hortonville
4:00 pm -
Sunset Sessions at Whistlerās Knoll Vineyard ā Afinado Quartet ā
Whistler's Knoll - A Vineyard With Character, W9595 County Rd JJ, Hortonville
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Wine Down Thursday ā
Whistler's Knoll - A Vineyard With Character, W9595 County Rd JJ, Hortonville
4:00 pm -
Sunset Sessions at Whistlerās Knoll Vineyard ā Zach Pietrini ā
Whistler's Knoll - A Vineyard With Character, W9595 County Rd JJ, Hortonville
6:00 pm -
Wine Down Thursday ā
Whistler's Knoll - A Vineyard With Character, W9595 County Rd JJ, Hortonville
4:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Thursday July 23
Friday July 31
Thursday August 13
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š Events Nearby
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Steve Stone & The Washington Island Eastsiders ā
Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd, Washington
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Dirty Boots Day Camp ā
Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road, Shiocton
9:00 am -
Under The Sea Cookie Class- Familiar Grounds ā
Familiar Grounds, 206 N Pearl St, New London
11:00 am -
Fly-In Fish Boil ā
Washington Island Airport, 1535 Airport Rd, Washington
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Tech Thursdays ā
Winchester Public Library, 7748 Lake St, Winchester
1:00 pm -
Washington Island Farmers Market ā
The Koyen Collection: K.K. Fiske Restaurant, Granary Saloon & Coop Hangout, 1177 Main Rd, Washington
9:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Saturday July 18
Thursday July 23
Saturday July 25
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Hortonville. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Runner(02118) - 400 N Shawano St. in New London. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hortonville here.
š Nearby News
New London
- North Half of Highway 54 and County D Intersection in New London to Close July 20 (tchdailynews.com)
- Clippers rally in sixth inning to get victory (waupacanow.com)
Shiocton
- SBA opens recovery centers to help people apply for low-interest loans following flooding (fox11online.com)
Appleton
- A look back at the 2025-26 high school sports year from A to Z (postcrescent.com)
- Everyday Heroes: Rescue has been 'Saving Paws' for 20 years (spectrumnews1.com)
- Helping inspire next generation of the healthcare workforce (thebusinessnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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