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Quality Packaging, Inc. acquired assets from Wisconsin Green LLC on Stonebridge Road in West Bend. This purchase adds approximately 150,000 square feet of space for manufacturing operations. The expansion allows QPI to bring container production in-house, which helps control quality and lead times for local businesses.
Greater Milwaukee Today · Oct 10, 2026Firefighters were seen raising aerial ladders at the former Praefke Brake building. Neighbors reported seeing white smoke from the roof of this empty structure. The vacant building dates to the 1920s and has been vacant for years. No flames were visible during the incident.
Washington County Insider · Oct 11, 2026The annual BLOOM event runs from November 6 through November 8 at the Museum of Wisconsin Art. Attendees can experience various forms of creativity throughout the galleries, including workshops and pop-up cafés. This provides local residents with opportunities to engage with arts and nature in one location.
Washington County Insider · Oct 11, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Firefighters were seen raising aerial ladders at the former Praefke Brake building. Neighbors reported seeing white smoke from the roof, though no flames were visible. The empty structure, which dates to the 1920s, has been vacant for years.
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The annual BLOOM event will take place from November 6-8, inspired by Edward Steichen’s In Exaltation of Flowers. Attendees can experience art, nature, and creativity throughout the galleries, and enjoy pop-up café opportunities or workshops.
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Amy Schmoldt has joined Horicon Bank's mortgage team. She brings nearly 30 years of banking and mortgage lending experience to the bank. Schmoldt is also involved in community leadership roles with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Quality Packaging, Inc. acquired assets from Wisconsin Green LLC, including two manufacturing facilities on Stonebridge Road in West Bend. This acquisition adds about 150,000 square feet and allows QPI to bring corrugated shipping container production in-house for greater control over quality and lead times.
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