Saessolsheim: a restaurant for the Imodis estate, while waiting for a hotel
Lucas Mathis and his nine partners purchased the farmhouse in 2019 in an advanced state of disrepair. Photo archives Arnaud Rossignon
In Saessolsheim, the gargantuan project to restore the Ulrich farmhouse carried out by the ten partners of Imodis is taking shape. After hosting weddings and seminars inaugurated in September 2023, the restaurant recently started service in the cellar… while waiting for the hotel business hoped for by 2028.
Bouxwiller: the Seco company, specialist in precision machining, celebrates its 100th anniversary
Around 120,000 boring heads and tool holders leave each year from the workshop headed by production manager Pierre Haas, who joined the company in 1991. Photo archives Arnaud Rossignon
The company Seco Tools Tooling Systems, specializing in the manufacture of tool holders for machine tools and boring heads, celebrated its 100th anniversary in Bouxwiller. Better known to older people under its first name EPB, it today exports the bulk of its production in fields as diverse as aeronautics, general mechanics and medicine.
Saverne: an initiative to lead young people from the closed educational center into reading
The comics and their critiques produced by the young people of the CEF were presented during the jurisdictional council of the Saverne court. Photo archives Charlotte Gambert
The Saverne court, the closed educational center and the Monswiller media library have entered into a partnership to bring young delinquents to books.
Saverne: at the Récollets cloister, Julien Voarick delights pupils and taste buds
Julien Voarick has been in artistic residence at the Récollets de Saverne cloister since February 2024. Photo archives Guénolé Baron
Julien Voarick is one of the artists in residence at the Récollets cloister. A place that particularly inspires him and that he decided to highlight, particularly during the Christmas period, by mixing tastes and colors.
Ingwiller: Léa Roethinger creates podcasts for the climate
It is at her parents’ house, in Ingwiller, that Léa Roethinger prepares her podcasts. Photo archives Charlotte Gambert
With her master’s degree in hand, the ambassador of the European Climate Pact, Léa Roethinger, is taking advantage of the time she has to create podcasts, which she has called “Eco-Eclipse”. Its goal: to convey stories of commitments made to protect the planet.
Bouxwiller: an association soon to be created to bring the new climbing wall to life
Célia Dimitrijevic is working to bring together climbers to create a new association and expand access to the new Bouxwiller climbing wall to the general public. Photo archives Arnaud Rossignon
The creation of a new association is taking shape to open access to the general public to the new Bouxwiller climbing wall, set up this summer at the Pierre-de-Coubertin sports center.
Saverne sector: Young Farmers play Santa Claus for the benefit of sick children
The Young Farmers took a break with their tractors in the industrial zone of Marmoutier. Photo archives Laurent Réa
For the first time, the Young Farmers of the canton of Marmoutier went to the Saverne hospital center on Wednesday, December 18, to give gifts to children in pediatrics. On the way back, they offered the public a lively parade in around fifteen villages.
Hochfelden: firefighter Marc Durr serving others for 40 years
Marc Durr spent his entire career at Hochfelden. Today he leads the 120 men making up the territorial unit. Photo archives Alexandre Rol
At the head of the Hochfelden fire brigade since 1997, Commander Marc Durr was rewarded for exceptional service and for his longevity within the corporation. He actually put on the uniform for the first time in 1983 and never took it off.
Saverne: the reconstruction of Cosec des Dragons is taking shape
The Cosec des Dragons de Saverne will soon be demolished to be rebuilt with a surface area doubled. Photo archives Guénolé Baron
The project manager for the future reconstruction of the Cosec des Dragons de Saverne has been appointed. The choice of the Ajeance architectural firm, based in Sélestat, was announced on Monday, December 16, during the municipal council. The project was unanimously validated.
Saverne: Tillian and her gypsy jazz group make Christmas swing
Young drummer Tillian (right) and Jonathan Loeffler (center) intend to continue the adventure beyond their new album Noël Swing. Photo archives Charlotte Gambert
Tillian, a young drummer from Saverne and his Haguenovian gypsy jazz group “Jonathan Loeffler and The Christmas Band” prepared for Christmas in their own way: they specially released an album. Baptized Noël Swingthe work emerged as naturally as their meetings.
Wickersheim-Wilshausen: passionate about creation, Stéphanie Kauffmann makes the map an art
Stéphanie Kauffmann with some of her Christmas cards, in front of her closet containing her latest creations. Photo archives Alexandre Rol
Since 2021, Stéphanie Kauffmann has launched, alongside her professional activity, into making cards and other creative objects. More than a hobby, it is a real vocation for her, attached to “handmade” and whose services are in high demand during this holiday season.
Marmoutier: the renovation of the White Wall, a “beautiful adventure” which is coming to an end
Sofiane, Fabio Secco, Camélia and Christophe are very proud to have laid the last stone on the site, in the sandstone wall, right next to the White Wall. Photo archives Charlotte Gambert
After fourteen years of construction, the White Wall of Marmoutier has been completely renovated. An adventure which has drawn many young people into its wake and has largely contributed to their socio-professional integration.
