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The shuttle is set for its final journey

Escalating clash between strawberry festival organizer and city officials leaves weekend schedule unchanged.

Shuttle departs in final stages
Shuttle departs in final stages

The shuttle is set for its final journey

In a recent turn of events, Strohland event organizer Johannes Leichtle has announced the termination of cooperation with the municipal utilities in Leonberg, Germany. The escalating conflict between Leichtle and the utilities manager, Frank Mildenberger, stems from a lack of buses on the previous Saturday, which led to unanswered follow-up questions and possible omissions in the organization.

Last week, both parties were embroiled in a back-and-forth regarding the organization of bus shuttle traffic on Strohland Saturdays. Leichtle, distancing himself from the municipal utilities, stated that he hadn't commissioned anyone for the service. However, Mildenberger accused Leichtle of serious omissions.

Despite the tense relationship, the weekend program at Strohland remains unaffected. The city sees the organizer as responsible for shuttle bus traffic and the Strohland visitors who want to see The Jack. Walter Kappus, the manager of the responsible bus company, confirmed that the shuttle bus was running back and forth between the Leonberg station and the Engelberg on Saturday evening.

Many visitors expressed little understanding about the dispute between the city and the organizers. Some were unaware or unconcerned, as long as the music is good and they can have a relaxed evening. The city of Wendlingen, meanwhile, presented its eyewitness project of flight and expulsion to the public for the first time.

In a bid to alleviate the situation, Leichtle accepted new framework conditions from the municipal utilities. However, the conflict continues, with Mildenberger maintaining his accusations against Leichtle.

Meanwhile, in a separate development, Silvia Hlinik is making sustainable outdoor fashion in her workshop in Stuttgart-Feuerbach. For the latest updates on the Strohland-Leonberg situation, it is recommended to check local news outlets or municipal announcements.

Despite the ongoing conflict between event organizer Johannes Leichtle and Frank Mildenberger, there is still an opportunity for enjoyable entertainment at Strohland. The shuttle bus service, operated by Walter Kappus' bus company, was operational on the previous Saturday.

In an attempt to resolve the issues, Leichtle has agreed to new framework conditions proposed by the municipal utilities, but Mildenberger's accusations against him persist.

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