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Oberberg. In front of the guests of honor Christian Berger and Marc Zimmermann (members of the state parliament), deputy district administrator Professor Dr. Friedrich Wilke and Gummersbach's deputy mayor Jürgen Marquardt were honored as the winners of last year's sports badge competition at AggerEnergie in Berstig. A total of 2,186 sports badges were awarded by 19 schools and 29 clubs in the Oberberg district. This corresponds to an increase of 632 sports badges (previous year: 1,554), which means an increase of over 40 percent. The chairman of the district sports association, Hagen Jobi, praised the sports badge representatives for their tireless voluntary work and thanked the savings banks in Oberberg, the Kreissparkasse Köln and AggerEnergie for their generous sponsorship. Uwe Töpfer, Managing Director of AggerEnergie, was pleased to be the sponsor and host of the sports badge award ceremony for the 22nd time and emphasized the importance of sport and exercise as a means of...

  Marienheide. Early on Monday afternoon (May 20th), a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a solo accident in Marienheide on the K45. A 26-year-old from Bergisch-Gladbach was on his motorcycle from Marienheide-Lienkamp towards the Wilbringhausen roundabout at 2:25 p.m. For reasons that are still unclear, he fell in the area of ​​a slight right-hand bend and slipped into a tree next to the road. The motorcyclist was taken to the Gummersbach hospital with serious injuries. During the time the accident was recorded, the K45 was between the roundabout L97/ K45 and Wilbringhausen roundabout completely closed.

  Reichshof-Odenspiel with white paint. The damage was reported to police at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday (May 19). The police have started an investigation and are asking witnesses to contact the Waldbröl Criminal Police Office on 02261 81990.

  On the night of Whit Monday (May 20th) around 1 a.m., the Cologne police seized an accident-damaged Audi A6 in Deutz, the driver's license of its 31-year-old driver and a BMW 320D along with the driving license of a 25-year-old. Also in coordination with the Cologne public prosecutor's office, the police confiscated the cell phones of the vehicle occupants. According to witnesses, those involved were said to have raced with squealing tires on Siegburger Straße at the level of the junction with Poller Kirchweg. At the road narrowing at the KVB stop there, the BMW driver pushed the Audi into the track bed in a sideways collision, where the A6 came to rest with a broken axle. The highway police were dealing with another illegal motor vehicle race. Early on Sunday evening (May 19th) around 6 p.m., the Cologne motorway police had stopped and confiscated the Lamborghini of a British citizen (34) on the A4 at the Aachen intersection. The Briton had to pay a security deposit. Witness...

  On the night of Saturday, May 18th, a partygoer called the fire department's emergency number at 1:47 a.m. because her friend had suddenly collapsed. The control center dispatched an ambulance and an emergency medical vehicle to an operation site located at an old fortification and bunker complex. As soon as they entered the location, the carbon monoxide warning device carried by the emergency services personnel triggered an alarm and showed a massively increased CO value in the surrounding air. This reading represents an imminent threat to the life of anyone in the area. Since around 50 to 100 people were still in the premises at the time, the emergency services on site arranged for the property to be evacuated immediately and reported the situation back to the control center. In view of the extent of the danger and the feared high number of affected or sick people, additional fire and rescue services, as well as the operations management service and the leading emergency doctor...

The police are looking for two masked intruders after a recent break-in on Friday morning (May 17th) in a single-family home in Cologne-Westhoven. According to initial findings, the previously unknown men pried open the balcony door of the apartment building on Rheinaustraße around 9:30 a.m. and thus got into the bedroom on the upper floor. There they rummaged through several cupboards until the house owners (72,74) disrupted the further execution of the crime. According to initial investigations, the attackers first overpowered the 72-year-old woman and then her husband, who rushed to help. The men, armed with a crowbar, then demanded to open the safe and hand over jewelry and cash. The suspects fled with their loot in an unknown direction. At the time of the crime, the presumably black-haired men were said to be wearing black hoodies, dark quilted vests and dark trousers. The victims estimated that the suspect, who was around 180 cm tall, was around 20 years old. His slightly smaller...

  The popular small-field tournament, which has thrilled players and fans for a quarter of a century, will take place again on Corpus Christi Lülsdorf. 25 years of the Krone Cup - on Thursday, May 30th, it's that time again: The Krone Cup of the old men of SpVgg Lülsdorf-Ranzel, which has now become a permanent tradition, is entering the silver round. The popular small-field tournament, which was initially held under the name Kirchmann Cup, was launched in 1997 as a meeting between two counter teams. Since then, more and more teams have been added. In 2019, the field was as full as the stadium at the derby: an incredible ten teams took part. A highlight in 2018 was the participation of a Croatian selection when many thought: “Is this the Krone Cup or the European Championship?” In 2015, the tournament received its current name based on its namesake: the “Zur Krone” restaurant. The tournament is characterized by small-field football games, where the aim is to play in a fair, sporty ...

From May 17th to 19th the clock turned back at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. At the Spa Classic, motorsport fans experienced a unique journey through time with fantastic vehicles from motorsport history. Although the weekend was characterized by rain and fog, the historic cars provided unforgettable moments. Despite the mixed weather, almost 25,000 enthusiasts came to marvel at almost 400 historic racing cars on the most beautiful track in the world. Motorsport history has already been written here; the most famous drivers in legendary car brands drove their most important races here. But there wasn't just a lot to see on the racetrack, there were also more than 1,300 club cars on display outside in the surrounding parking lots. Young and old were able to enjoy the numerous activities in a festive atmosphere. Particularly noteworthy is the extraordinary Porsche 917 exhibition, which attracted many visitors.

Rosbach (yes). As part of the music project “Music school goes KiTa”, the wind ensemble “Correlatif” visited the Vogelnest family center. The motto was “Classic is great”. LuKi, a small hand puppet who has accompanied the children since the beginning of the music project, also visited. Luki loves music and he likes to play. That's why he wanted to make music and play with the ensemble “Correlatif” in the Vogelnest. Luki's toy box contained various toys that could be used to combine music with play and play with music. First the ensemble welcomed us with a cheerful piece of music. Afterwards there was a participatory song from Africa in the Kiswahili language: stand up, sit down, jump, clap, run. Afterwards, the bird's nest was fully awake and ready for the play surprises from Luki's toy box. In his box there was a jumping jack, a rag doll, a small music box and a red balloon. The various toys fit perfectly with the compositions of the Danish composer Nielsen. He had wri...

  Windeck. How can older people be involved in voluntary work? For three days, 17 people responsible for demographics from municipalities all over Germany and from all hierarchical levels were guests in Windeck. Mayor Alexandra Gauß herself was a participant for the municipality of Windeck in the three-module workshop “City Laboratory for Demographic Future Opportunities” organized by the Hamburg Körber Foundation. Ideas and concepts were developed using the example of the community of Windeck as to how older volunteers can be recruited and won over to volunteer work in the long term. David Menn, program manager of the Körber Foundation, explained why Windeck was chosen as the last venue after Heidelberg by the participants: “In a three-minute round of introductions, all participants introduced their communities. With her deep enthusiasm for the topics, the people and life in the country, Alexandra Gauß impressed the participants, who then chose Windeck as the venue.” At the start,...

Windeck . What could it be: a blacksmithing course or baking like in great-great-grandmother's times in Rossel, art in the Akku-Haus in Bach, garden and culture café in Altwindeck, harbor party in Au, Hawaiian bodywork in Eulenbruch, a colorful village day inwerfen and Many other great offers are offered at the festival for solidarity futures “Urban-Country-River”. People from the Hamm/Altenkirchen area to Windeck-Werfen are invited to their homes over ten days. The packed program is as diverse as the people offering it; There is even a multi-day children's and youth program in the form of a hands-on circus and theater workshop. “Urban-Country-River” brings people together around music, innovation, culture, nature and futures of solidarity, thereby creating lively meeting places. The festival is part of the “We-Dorf” project of the LAG Westerwald-Sieg. It is funded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Economics, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture and the European Agricul...

  (akz-o). A thick, lush green lawn is every garden owner's dream. But although grass grows almost everywhere, lawns in many places are a picture of misery. The grasses are subjected to heavy strain, mosses develop, wild herbs colonize the areas and matting leads to brown, bare spots. Time to work on the lawn, scarify it, fertilize it and enjoy its growth.   Like a treatment for the lawn   When the grass begins to grow again as temperatures rise, it is the ideal time to start a lawn care program. A suitable fertilizer (Substral) provides the grass with all the necessary nutrients for around 100 days (www.liebedeinengarten.de). About ten days after fertilization, the lawn is visibly greener and has begun to grow. Then it's time for the first cut. Early and regular cutting inhibits wild herbs and promotes growth. The cutting height is crucial: In order to avoid dry damage and the development of wild weeds, a cutting height of around eight centimeters should initially be set...

  (akz-o). Whether it's a new building or an extensively modernized old building - for reasons of energy efficiency, not only the thermal insulation but also the tightness of the building is optimized these days. If people do not ventilate sufficiently, this has a negative impact on indoor air quality. Breathing and fumes from furniture, cleaning products and cigarettes can lead to high concentrations of CO₂ and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the house. Then there is a risk of headaches, fatigue, susceptibility to infections or allergies and eye irritation. If the humidity becomes too high due to sweating, cooking, showering and drying laundry, this can even lead to the risk of mold forming. Experts therefore recommend ventilating three to five times throughout the day for five to fifteen minutes, depending on living habits and the room. Ideally, you can ensure there is a draft with windows wide open on several sides of the apartment. However, it is obvious that this is hardl...

  (akz-o). Painful nocturnal leg cramps are neither rare nor banal: across Germany, around 2.8 million people are woken from their sleep by a nocturnal leg cramp at least once a month - some even several times a night. These are not only associated with excruciating pain, but often also with significant impairments in quality of life.   The causes are diverse   There is not always a simple explanation for the painful contractions of the calf muscles that occur in the middle of the night, because the causes and triggers are diverse and range from lifestyle factors such as stress, overexertion and lack of exercise to aging processes and the associated loss of muscles to circulatory problems and changes in hormonal balance or metabolism. A well-founded medical diagnosis is therefore essential.   Why education is so important   Contrary to popular belief, a magnesium deficiency is rarely the cause, as only around ten percent of the population has a corresponding def...

(djd). A family vacation is much more than just a trip. It is a time to strengthen relationships and create positive memories. To make it stress-free, there should be activities suitable for everyone at the chosen location - from swimming fun to hikes in nature to cultural highlights. An area that offers parents and children all of this can be found in the east of Baden-Württemberg around Ellwangen.   Relax in the Lakeland   The Ellwanger Seenland is nestled in the foothills of the Ostalb. When the weather is nice, the many lakes invite you to bathe, swim and relax. Sailing, surfing and fishing are also on the program if desired. The Kressbachsee, the Bucher Stausee and the Häslestausee in particular offer the perfect environment for children: Here the little ones will find, among other things, water play facilities, a bathing raft and sections of beach. If the weather is less inviting for swimming outdoors, you can spend time in the Ellwanger wave pool. Here, various slides a...

  (djd). Germans' desire to travel is unbroken: According to the 2024 travel analysis by the Forschungsgemeinschaft Urlaub und Reisen e. V. total spending on holiday travel last year was at a record level of 87 billion euros. Despite the crises, 73 percent of the population plan to travel in the current year 2024. The classics Spain and Italy are again in first and second place among the dream destinations. A large proportion of European holidaymakers travel to their destination in their own car - this is often cheaper than flying, especially for families with children.   To avoid travel stress and mishaps, it is advisable to do a holiday check well before departure. A master workshop from the motor vehicle guild examines all components that are relevant to safety and comfort.   1. Fluid levels: Check level   Engine oil, coolant and brake fluid as well as windshield washer fluid are checked and, if necessary, topped up or replaced. Diesel vehicles are also topped up ...

  (djd). Yellow is reminiscent of warming rays of sunshine, green stands for nature, blue relaxes, red activates and cheers you up: each color has its own unique effect. Scientists and color experts have been studying these properties for centuries. You can take advantage of the differences in color to give your own four walls a distinctive character - tailored to your personal taste and the respective room.   Which color goes in which room?   As different as the effects of colors are, the recommendations as to which color suits which room are also clear. In this way you can take advantage of the various effects and, for example, have a direct influence on your own mood by choosing the wall color. "In the kitchen and living area, a bright sunny yellow or an orange put you in a good mood. In the bedroom, where you want to relax and unwind, a calming blue, earthy tones or even a dark anthracite create the desired feeling of comfort," describes master painter Ralph Albersman...

  On May 8th the time had come. For the first time, not only sports clubs, but all citizens of Hürth were allowed to nominate athletes for the sports award and the 1st Efferen Carnival Society did not miss this opportunity. And so this time it wasn't a carnival session that attracted its members to the community center, but rather the city of Hürth's big sports honor. The deputy commander and designated Prince Thomas Urmann was suggested for the ascent of the "King Ortler" and the ascent of three three-thousanders within three days. Anyone who knows Thomas Urmann knows that, in addition to carnival, sport plays a big role in his life. He regularly manages to connect these two worlds and transfer the values ​​to each other. At the 1st EKG, Thomas Urmann is known for transferring sporting virtues such as cohesion, ambition and perseverance to the club in fiery speeches based on his sporting experiences. His motivational speeches to the dance group and at club nights reg...

  Running is forbidden in this sport! There is a well-known sport in a new form: “Football while walking” in the Elsdorf stadium. The health-promoting alternative was invented in England in 2011. The sport, recognized by the DFB, is now also available in Elsdorf. Elsdorf (me). The city's senior citizens' advisory board and the SC 08 club have been offering this new trend sport since last summer. For the first time, many former active footballers and interested laypeople met to train and play together. The rules are very simple, the game is played 6 against 6, on small goals, one leg always remains on the ground, so you walk quickly. Balls are only played at waist height. It is important that direct physical contact should be avoided. There are no goalkeepers. Participants who have joint or meniscus problems or who have already had hip or knee operations can practice the sport. It is important to move around in a community and have fun and enjoy the game. The instruction “Please...

  Self-defense from 16 years in a club. The “TAIWA Kampfsport e.V.” has been around for more than a year now. a small non-profit sports club in Zülpich. For us, non-profit means that we (board and trainers) neither claim the volunteer allowance nor the trainer allowance and prefer to make this money available to the club for sporting purposes. We want to promote sport and not make money from it! We often support children's charities and more through numerous benefit courses, which we hold throughout the year either ourselves or for other sports associations. But all of this is only possible through membership, i.e. through people who train with us and support it with their contributions. Become a member of the club and improve your health through sport in a friendly atmosphere. We train every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m Location: Georgstrasse 2, Euskirchen (opposite the vocational college and the barracks) Just come by 15 minutes beforehand. Light clothing (spor...

  Oberberg. Lugau in the Erzgebirge was the venue for the third event of the German Motocross Championship in the Open class. With Lukas Platt, MSC Bielstein still has a hot candidate in the fight for the championship title. The Gummersbacher once again benefited from his mostly good starts and initially finished second in both races. However, little things prevented a result on the podium. In the first run, another rider apparently touched the gear lever of Platt's Sarholz KTM during the often tight starting phase, which caused the idle to jump in and Platt fell back a few places. His fighting spirit kept him in third place. However, due to a self-inflicted driving error at the end of the race, we only managed fourth place in the end. A similar picture in race two, another start in the top 3, but with the early realization that the competition in first and second place was simply stronger. “There was a step-down double jump that both of them jumped. After two attempts, I couldn...

  Wiehl. TC Wiehl has six adult teams and five youth teams competing this season. The 1st and 3rd women's 40 and men's 50 were able to record opening victories, while the junior women I and junior II suffered defeats.   Ladies The 1st Women 40 competed at the start of the 1st District League at TC Hopesthal. In a balanced game, Stefanie Sziburies, Alexandra Ruf and Kerstin Göbel secured three points in the individual. The matches between Tanja Dieball, Esther Schnieders and Sonja Lennartz were lost, so that after the individual matches it was a 3:3 draw. In the final doubles, the pairings Ruf/Göbel and Sziburies/Dieball secured the decision with comfortable victories; Schnieders/Lennartz lost their game. The Wiehler Damen 40 III (3rd district league, 4) got off to a great start with a 6-0 opening win in Moitzfeld. With the cast of Christine Backhaus, Peggy Koch, Nicola Schäbitz and Nancy Schmidt, the Wiehlers made everything clear in the individual stages. After further victor...

Last year, the Culture in Schools Association in cooperation with Kultur Hürth contacted the schools in the city of Hürth to create, coordinate, supervise and perform a school theater project to mark the 75th anniversary of our Basic Law. Hurth (me). Four Hürth schools, the Deutschherrenschule, the Am Clementinenhof school, the Hürth comprehensive school and the Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, came together in October last year to start this joint theater project on this highly topical topic. Each school should develop some theater scenes or dance and musical performances based on one of the articles of the Basic Law, which can be presented in a joint performance in the Roman Hall in the Hürth community center.   The result is a colorful bouquet of different performances.   The Deutschherrenschule will perform a black light theater piece entitled “Our Beautiful World”, which deals with the development of life on earth and highlights how important it is to protect the earth and ou...

For many years, the “Model Flight Day”, initiated by the DMFV on the first Sunday in June, has been an integral part of the annual calendar of many model pilots. On Sunday, June 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the view in Elsdorf will be skyward again! As part of the “Model Flight Day”, the Ikarus Elsdorf model flight community offers a model flight operation when the weather is nice, where anyone interested is welcome to watch. Elsdorf (me). Above all, there is the opportunity for everyone to take control of a model themselves in so-called teacher-student flying. “We will also try to present as interesting a range of flight models as possible in the air and on the ground,” announces first chairman Ralph Deuster. The model-like models range from small polystyrene airplanes to motor models weighing almost 25 kilograms. Gliders and motorized aircraft of all kinds can be admired, powered by modern electric motors or conventional combustion engines. The club is also familiar with drones and h...

Erftstadt (vd). The setting could hardly have been better: beautiful weather, Lake Liblar and several hundred visitors at the sailing club Ville's open day. And yet some members shed a few tears. The first chairman of the club, Stephan Weiser (photo left), focused on a special member of the club: Hannes Eitz, who did not just leave a “mark” in the sailing club. “These are eternal waves on the water, which are now cemented by the new school boat,” concluded Stephan Weiser, before things got solemn and the well-known Erftstadt artist Helga Eitz (r.) named the new school boat in the name of her late husband and honorary member of the SCV - in the presence, among others, of the state parliament member Gregor Golland (M.), district administrator Frank Rock and the deputy mayors of Erftstadt Stephanie Bethmann, Franz Holtz and Martin Kolbe. In addition, thanks to the SCV Bundesliga team, numerous guests even enjoyed the wind blowing around their faces on the lake. Meanwhile, the youngest...

Kerpen-Sindorf (red). The SPD Sindorf has elected a new board and confirmed Branko Appelmann as chairman. Appelmann has held the office for 18 years. As the leader of the meeting, the chairwoman of the SPD in the Rhein-Erft district, Heike Steinhäuser, was able to lead through a smooth meeting. The local association's 22-member board includes Torsten Bielan and Thomas Jurczyk as deputy chairmen. Stefanie Nolden acts as managing director and Andreas Lipp as her deputy. The secretary is Uwe von der Lieck, Jutta Schnitzler is the cashier. The assessors include Simon Breuer, Hans Jürgen Bröcker, Kamuran Cakir, Bernd Croes, Rainer Grohmann, Ulrich Jarzina, Alexander Kirschbaum, Andree Mand, Albert Neubürger, Werner Nolden, Fabienne Quednau, Florian Röbel and Martin Schnitzler to the board. The auditors are Hans Heuft and Daniela Esser-Appelmann.

  Gummersbach. The Weltladen Gummersbach also took part in the nationwide World Shop Day this year. This time the topic was “Taking responsibility for climate damage”. This request was written on postcards that were addressed to politicians and could be signed by passers-by: “Heat, floods and hurricanes are destroying our livelihoods around the world. Small farmers and artisans in the countries of the Global South are hit particularly hard. They need easy access to financial assistance for climate-related damage and losses now. Stand up for a fair climate policy that quickly supports the people most affected.” Around 40 signatures were collected, which were sent together with further cards to the Oberberg Bundestag members Sabine Grützmacher and Dr. Carsten Brodesser will be handed over as a political task. In order to get into conversation with citizens, the world shop received active support from the Fairtrade Town steering group with an information stand and fair coffee serving....

The police are looking for two masked intruders after a recent break-in on Friday morning (May 17th) in a single-family home in Cologne-Westhoven. According to initial findings, the previously unknown men pried open the balcony door of the apartment building on Rheinaustraße around 9:30 a.m. and thus got into the bedroom on the upper floor. There they ransacked several cupboards until the homeowners (72,74) disrupted the further execution of the crime. According to initial investigations, the attackers first overpowered the 72-year-old woman and then her husband, who rushed to help. The men, armed with a crowbar, then demanded to open the safe and hand over jewelry and cash. The suspects fled with their loot in an unknown direction. At the time of the crime, the presumably black-haired men were said to be wearing black hoodies, dark quilted vests and dark trousers. The victims estimated that the suspect, who was around 180 cm tall, was around 20 years old. His slightly smaller accompl...

  On the regional express on line 8, a passenger (27) was injured with kicks and punches by two unknown suspects on November 18, 2023 at 8:55 p.m. Now the federal police are using photos to search for the woman and the man. On the journey from Cologne to Mönchengladbach there was a verbal argument between the aggressive duo and an older traveler. The 27-year-old victim intervened and got himself into the argument, which was now directed against him. The unknown man and his companion spat at the 27-year-old and kicked and punched him. At the Mönchengladbach-Odenkirchen stop, the duo let go of him and left the train. The victim was treated at a hospital for injuries to his mouth and nose. The two suspects are now being investigated for grievous bodily harm. The Mönchengladbach district court ordered a public search with photographs of the unknown suspects. -Who knows the people in the photographs? -Who can provide clues about their identities and whereabouts? The Federal Police recei...

  After an attempted theft from a Ford Mondeo (driver: 33) on Wednesday evening (May 15th) in Cologne-Mülheim, civil investigators have provisionally arrested two suspected carjackers (28, 34). They are accused of first using a jammer to interrupt the radio locking of the vehicle parked on Genovevastrasse and thus gaining access to the interior of the car via the "unlocked" passenger door. The 34-year-old suspect then searched the vehicle, while his accomplice is said to have confessed to bribery. The suspicious duo had previously been targeted by civilian forces while scouting out other crime opportunities in the city center. When the men wanted to flee toward Keupstrasse without loot around 7:15 p.m., the officers attacked. During the subsequent search, the police discovered two so-called "jammers" (jammers) as well as a cell phone that had allegedly been stolen in Hamburg from the 34-year-old suspect. The investigation into this is ongoing. The two people arreste...

  Wesseling (mm). The unsafe driving style of a driver on Keldenicher Strasse prompted a witness to report his observations to the police. The 44-year-old had seen the man driving his car on the sidewalk instead of on the street several times. The officers stopped the 42-year-old on the street “Auf dem Radacker” and so-called “cognitive tests” were carried out due to the strong smell of alcohol. This confirmed the suspicion that the person being checked was driving his car not only under the influence of alcohol but also other narcotics. A blood sample was taken in the hospital, the driver's license was confiscated and further driving was prohibited. An investigation by the traffic commissioner has begun.

  Last Tuesday, May 14th, a major control operation was carried out in the Euskirchen city center area with several officers from the Euskirchen police and with the support of the Federal Police. Euskirchen (red). The control operation took place as a prelude to the so-called “Strategic Manhunt”. The basis for this is the NRW Police Act. District administrator and head of the authority Markus Ramers got his own impression of the inspection day on site. The “Strategic Manhunt” ordered by the head of the authority himself aims, among other things, to combat crime, shed light on the dark area, prevent lawless spaces and strengthen the population's sense of security. The “Strategic Search” is limited in space and time. The measure initially applies for 28 days. During this time, visual inspections are permitted even without a specific reason. With particular consideration of proportionality, people can be checked and questioned about their identity. Items and vehicles you are carrying ...

  Gummersbach. On Tuesday around 8:10 p.m., a 24-year-old parcel delivery driver from Gummersbach intended to turn into a property driveway on Brunohler Straße. While turning, he overlooked an oncoming 27-year-old motorcyclist from Reichshof. The two vehicles collided, the 27-year-old was injured in the collision and was taken to hospital after first aid. There was extensive material damage to the vehicles involved. Brunohler Strasse was closed to vehicle traffic while the accident was being recorded. An investigation was initiated.

  Rösrath. The Albert Einstein School has been included in the German network “School without Racism – School with Courage”. In this way, students, teachers and all employees are sending a clear signal against discrimination and racism. School principal Kerstin Merzhäuser received a certificate and the sign, which expresses the school community's unmistakable attitude against racism and for courage at the entrance, as part of the school festival from Barbara Grünjes-Zeilinger, the regional coordinator of the network at the Municipal Integration Center of the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis , for the special school's great commitment to learning, emotional and social development and language. “The school management, teachers and students of the Albert Einstein School have clearly stated that they strive for peaceful coexistence by joining the network 'School without Racism - School with Courage'. You know that diversity is a strength and that everyone brings something to the ...

  Wesseling. From Friday, August 16, 2024, to Sunday, September 29, 2024, Rike Krautz will be exhibiting her works on canvas, primarily designed with acrylic, in Mines Spatzentreff under the title “Dreaming”. The Café/Bistro am Rhein is open: Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday is a day of rest. Rike Krautz is 28 years old and the proud mother of an almost two-year-old son. “When I paint, I can simply let my feelings flow and feel completely free,” explains the artist. Admission free.

  Bad Godesberg (as). The previously well-known event location of the Lannesdorf clubs, the “Hall of the Old Farmers' Tavern”, woke up “from a five-year long slumber” as part of the May celebrations of the Lannesdorf bachelors. In 2019, the bachelors celebrated their May Ball there with the last possible event, says Philipp Krupp. Good contacts now ensured that the hall could be used again for the May Ball 2024 at the end of April to mark the 130th anniversary of the bachelor club. This year's May King couple, May King Christian Theisen and May Queen Kerstin Walgenbach, were of course in the spotlight during the dance under the traditional flag of the Friendship Association bachelor club. The coronation was carried out by the Friendship Association bachelor club's assessor Fabian Buckler. Afterwards, many visitors celebrated the May Ball tradition in the full club hall. The bachelor's club contributes to the diversity of social life in the Lannesdorf district with a wid...

  Bonn (red). Last week, the children's restaurant “Tischlein deck dich” on Brüser Berg celebrated its 10th birthday. The approximately 45 guests at the anniversary event included, in addition to the volunteers and the participating children, many parents, siblings, former participants as well as the school and OGS management. The children's restaurant opened in May 2014. Since then, 15 children and 8 volunteer cooking sponsors meet once a month on a Saturday to cook, set the table and eat together. The volunteers help in advance with planning the 3-course menu and purchasing the groceries. At around 1 p.m. everyone sits together to enjoy the food together and admire the table decorations. The children's parents and siblings are also regularly invited. In ten years, around 2,500 meals have been prepared in the children's restaurant and 60 children have been introduced to the topics of healthy eating, communal eating and table culture in a playful way. André Scholz, depu...

  Bad Godesberg (as). On the eve and night of May 1st, maypoles were set up everywhere. During an action at the Russian Consulate General on Waldstrasse in Bad Godesberg, organizers of the vigil against the war in Ukraine set up a new maypole opposite the Russian Consulate General as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine. The slim maypole was previously decorated with blue and yellow ribbons. The new maypole replaces the previous maypole, which was vandalized a few days after a large vigil with 80 participants on February 22, 2024, explained Dr. Gunter Taube. The vigil on February 22nd was held to mark the second anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine and to commemorate Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who was murdered in Russian custody. The initiators of the vigil in February were disappointed that the vigil site, which was decorated with many flowers, photos and protest signs, was vandalized shortly after their day of protest. A maypole that was still standing there ...

  The start of training or study is the transition into a new phase of life. This not only brings with it personal challenges, but also financial hurdles. If you start the new phase of your life well-planned and well-prepared right from the start, you can experience a great and memorable time in which the focus is not on money worries, but on exciting learning content, people and encounters as well as many wonderful experiences. Here are important tips and advice for a solid financial foundation: Know financing options During a dual course of study and training, the salary is often not high enough to cover all the expenses of daily life. If you no longer live rent-free with your parents during your training, your training salary will quickly reach its limits - and anyone who completes a university degree will not earn a cent during their training anyway. Parents often cover at least part of the training costs. You are required to provide maintenance during your first training and a...

  On Saturday (May 12th) I received an informational email from TuS (gymnastics and sports club) Schwarz-Weiß Brauweiler 1951 e.V., which was addressed to all club members! This email informed you that “that the city of Pulheim has informed us that the new triple gymnasium at the Abteigymnasium will no longer be available for sports from May 13th, 2024. Preparations for the upcoming accommodation of refugees will begin there. ......... “Unfortunately, efforts to find alternative solutions have not been successful to date. “We therefore have to deal with the hall closure for the time being.” This has arrived, and exactly what was planned by the city of Pulheim from the beginning and what was implemented both in the meeting of the Committee for Real Estate and Building Construction in the Council Chamber on April 25th, 2024, and in the information event in the Köstersaal in Pulheim on was presented on April 29, 2024. All citizens' objections that the triple gymnasium of the Brauweile...