Tag: Oudewater
National witches’ monument is overlooked by Oudewater: ‘Extremely unfortunate’
The national monument will be located in Roermond. This city was ultimately chosen because it is where the most victims of witch persecution occurred. “We congratulate Roermond on this great…
Opinions are divided about new ATM in Oudewater: ‘Afraid of an explosive burglary’
But not everyone is happy with the new vending machine in the middle of the shopping street. “Because explosive attacks have increased, you now see them less and less in…
Fear of explosives, but also handy: ATM distributes Oudewater
But not everyone is happy with the new vending machine in the middle of the shopping street. “Because explosive attacks have increased, you now see them less and less in…
Lotte (32) from Oudewater lives in hurricane area Florida: ‘Very lucky’
The hurricane area is divided into different zones, A through D. Residents living in zones A, B and C were urged to evacuate. “If you wanted to evacuate, you had…
Oudewater wants National Witches Monument, Roermond and Montferland also in the running
The municipalities that subsequently submitted a plan all have a historical connection with witch persecutions. The most victims were in Roermond, says Manja Bedner of the National Witches Monument Foundation.…
449 years after Oudewater murder, the city once again reflects on horrific events
On August 6, the Catholic Spanish bombarded the city walls with cannonballs. A day later, the soldiers entered the city, says city historian Nettie Stoppelenburg. “That also meant the end.”…
Trouble in paradise: Woerden and Oudewater have to undergo therapy
Alderman Kok of the municipality of Oudewater agrees that Woerden and Oudewater need relationship therapy. “Then you plan to continue doing it, but better than before.” Mariëtte Pennarts, councilor in…
Cooperation between Oudewater and Woerden is not going well, and intervention is necessary
Woerden – The official cooperation between the municipalities of Oudewater and Woerden is difficult. Working for two different boards turns out to be more difficult in practice than initially thought.…
William (19) opens his own vegetable shop in Oudewater: ‘Doesn’t feel like work’
It doesn’t stop at fruit and vegetables, the building has room for a kitchen where meals, soups and salads are prepared. “That’s the future,” if you ask William. “People no…
Oudewater accommodates 11 underage refugees, local VVD angry about lack of prior communication
The local VVD finds it incomprehensible that the announcement about the shelter was shared “without any involvement or information in advance”. “Migration is an important theme that we must talk…