Milwaukee City Wire

Rep. Barbara Dittrich, a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, shared her experiences and reflections on recent community events through a series of tweets. Her posts provide insight into local celebrations and discussions that took place over the Fourth of July weekend.

On July 5, 2025, Rep. Dittrich expressed joy in a tweet "We're still basking in the glow of probably the BEST 4th of July we have ever shared with the community!" She highlighted how Stone Bank residents showed resilience by celebrating despite some rain, contributing to a warm and welcoming patriotic atmosphere.

Later that day, she acknowledged local organizations for their efforts in organizing community events. In her tweet "THANK YOU, Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association, and @WI_Oconomowoc for all of the hard work you put into making the #Ocon150 celebration and street dance such fun prior to the weather coming in tonight!", she commended their contributions to the #Ocon150 celebration and street dance.

On July 6, Rep. Dittrich initiated a discussion about holiday traditions through social media engagement. Her tweet "This weekend's hot debate amongst Lake Country friends -- Do drone shows adequately replace 4th of July fireworks?" invited followers to vote on whether they preferred traditional fireworks or modern drone shows for Independence Day celebrations.

Additional information: The Lac La Belle fireworks were rescheduled due to inclement weather affecting planned festivities.