Sexual abuse in Wahlstedt: Process at the district court begins!

Sexual abuse in Wahlstedt: Process at the district court begins!

Today, April 11, 2025, the focus is on various important events in the Segeberg district. This includes, among other things, a shocking abuse process at the Bad Segeberg district court, which moves the public.

A 44-year-old from Wahlstedt has to answer for multiple sexual abuse of his partner, the 14-year-old daughter. The accused is partially confessed and claims that the girl took the initiative. The verdict of sexual abuse by protective persons is expected to be spoken at the end of April; The mother of the injured party still has to be heard in the trial. This is also raised questions about child and youth welfare, which are discussed in the current Children and Youth Report . The need for strong protection for young people is particularly emphasized.

asparagus season in Schleswig-Holstein

Another important event in the region is the beginning of the asparagus season that started on Wednesday. The harvest will continue until June 24th. Farmers from Schleswig-Holstein are optimistic and expect a good harvest. The sales price remains stable at 16.90 euros per kilogram, and about 90% of the asparagus is marketed via farm shops, sales stands, weekly markets and regional retailers. A total of 450 hectares are used on an acreage of 450, with 40 companies being involved.

The joy of the seasonal offer is contrasting to the worrying reports about the abuse process and reminds of how important it is to protect children from such attacks.

Kaufland opening in Henstedt-Ulzburg

A new Kaufland branch was opened in Henstedt-Ulzburg, which was previously located in the Ulzburg City Center. The move to the North business park was celebrated on Thursday and thousands of customers visited the new market. The property in the business park was empty for a year before Kaufland and other smaller shops now revived the premises. This development brings a breath of fresh air to the region and offers residents improved shopping.

New catering operation on the Große Segeberg See

Another positive aspect for the community is the restart of the catering trade in the bathing establishment on the Große Segeberg See. Melanie Lorenz takes over the company after he was closed in April 2024 after the previous operator died. The Segeberg sports fishing association has returned the bathing establishment to the city. The new gastronomic concept will bear the name "Favorite Platz" and is to be opened for the upcoming bathing season, which will benefit the many bathers.

commitment to the youth

In the field of youth work, the new youth representative in the Segeberg church district has started work. Five young people were elected in November and demand more commitment to church circles in youth work. Your goal is to introduce yourself in all 35 parishes and to support and network youth work. This step is also seen as an important contribution to strengthening young people in the region.

The events of today illustrate both the challenges and the progress that the Segeberg district experiences. While the abuse process is a dark chapter, there are also bright spots in the form of new gastronomy and shopping opportunities as well as initiatives for the youth.