Tag: DISTRICT NEAR DUURSTEDE
School principal Jan retires: ‘Children are now receiving a different upbringing’
Teacher Jan Heijman is saying goodbye to obs De Horn in Wijk bij Duurstede today. The children of De Horn are not happy about him leaving. “Why are you becoming…
Trial against man who shot officers with crossbow halted for more investigation into TBS treatment
“You are not allowed to continue here, I have drawn a line here. Do not cross that line, because then I will shoot you,” Jacco shouted. He had put on…
3 peregrine falcons born at the Wijk bij Duurstede lock: ‘Today they ate for the first time’
The first peregrine falcon was born on the night of April 24 to 25. The other two hatched one night later, Rijkswaterstaat announced today. That is quite special, because in…
Truus (92) finds his way home via yellow footsteps
Halfway through the route, when Truus should actually turn around, she walks straight into the center. Supervisor Luuk does not care that Truus deviates from the route and calmly walks…
New organizer wants to regain the trust of local residents after the festival fiasco last year
As a result, some residents of the neighborhood reacted skeptically when he announced the new event in January, says De Jel. “I understand that. Friends and I had also bought…
VVD members Wijk Bij Duurstede leave party: ‘We no longer support the national VVD’
It took some getting used to during the first council meeting of Wijk Bij Duurstede. Councilors Sybren Van der Velden – Walda, Steven Verhaar and Wout Slijper submitted a motion…
The funeral industry is growing rapidly and attracts many self-employed people: ‘There is a lot involved’
The cliché image of the funeral director with a straight face, dressed in a three-piece suit, is slowly becoming a thing of the past. “People like it when it is…
The fibula was found in Ton’s garden and now there is a huge mural on his house
That is why the fibula is so special, according to city archaeologist Cohen Stuart. In addition to the fact that the mantle pin is still almost completely intact, several symbolisms…
This enormous mural is intended to draw attention to the discovery of an archaeological masterpiece in Ton’s garden
That is why the fibula is so special, according to city archaeologist Cohen Stuart. In addition to the fact that the mantle pin is still almost completely intact, several symbolisms…
Grave rest disturbed and gravestone removed: family quarrels with church over perpetual grave rest
The parties have been arguing about the issue for years, but the judge is making one more frantic attempt to settle it today. “Are you still willing to discuss?” she…