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This is what I’m thankful for ….. Brought to you by Interfaith Caregivers

Dec. 24, 2017 – Washington County, WI – Welcome to a new Sunday series as neighbors take a moment to give thanks for something in their lives that affected them this past week. Jerry Mehring, a volunteer with Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County, kicks off the series and invites
Letter to the Editor | Parents want answers, action and apology | By Mary Weigand
Author: Mary Weigand | Categories: Commenting, Education, Letters to the Editor, Op Ed, Washington County, West Bend No comments

Dec. 22, 2017 – Washington Co., WI -This week an invasive and inappropriate “survey” was given to minor schoolchildren in an 8th grade English class at Badger Middle School. The so-called “Privilege Survey” asked questions such as “I have never tried to hide my sexuality.” “I have never been
Letter to the Editor | Rick Gundrum for 58th Assembly | By Julaine Appling
Author: Julaine Appling | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Washington County No comments

Dec. 16, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC is pleased to announce its endorsement of Rick Gundrum, candidate for the 58th Assembly District. We fully expect Rick will be the leader we need in Madison. With his proven background of reform and fiscal conservative leadership in Washington
Letter to the Editor | Rick Gundrum for 58th Assembly District | By Lois Krueger-Gundrum
Author: Lois Krueger-Gundrum | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Hartford, Op Ed, Washington County No comments

Dec. 15, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – On Tuesday, Dec. 19 we will be electing a representative for the 58th Assembly District. It is important we choose the right candidate. I helped campaign door to door for Rick Gundrum. Many times I met people who said “I know
Letter to the Editor | Steve Stanek for Assembly | By Lori and Patrick Prescott
Author: Lori and Patrick Prescott | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Washington County No comments

Dec. 14, 2017 – West Bend, WI – We are writing this letter of support for Steve Stanek who is a candidate for the State Assembly’s 58th District. We personally know Steve to be an involved community member, strong leader, dedicated husband, father and friend. He was the first candidate
Letter to the Editor | Vote Tiffany Koehler on December 19 | By Becky M. Abbott
Author: Becky Abbott | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Veteran, Washington County No comments

Dec. 14, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – My family and I had the pleasure of meeting Tiffany and getting to know her at local Town Hall meetings and a visit to Rep. Bob Gannon’s office at the Capitol in Madison. As you are deciding who you are going
Letter to the Editor | Rick Gundrum for 58th Assembly District | By Mark McCune
Author: Mark McCune | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Hartford, Op Ed, Washington County No comments

Dec. 13, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – I have had the pleasure of working with Rick Gundrum on the Washington County Board. He has earned my respect as a true leader. He has the proven track record of getting things done and following though with his promises. He
Letter to the Editor | Rick Gundrum for 58th District Assembly | By Russell Brandt
Author: Russell Brandt | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Op Ed, Politics, Slinger, Washington County No comments

Dec. 13, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the voters of the 58th Assembly District have a very important decision to make when they go to the polls. In my opinion only one candidate has the experience necessary to serve the citizens of this
Letter to the Editor | Vote Tiffany Koehler on December 19 | By Diane Berndt Meach
Author: Diane Berndt Meach | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Veteran, Washington County No comments

Dec. 12, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – These days, a lot of us feel our voices aren’t being heard in government. We are often struggling to keep ourselves financially afloat on a personal level; some are struggling on a corporate level. Our healthcare is far from ideal, and scandal
Letter to the Editor | Rick Gundrum has my vote in the 58th | By Mark Kandel
Author: Mark Kandel | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Washington County, Waukesha County No comments

Dec. 12, 2017 – West Bend, WI – I have had the pleasure of knowing Rick Gundrum personally and professionally for a number of years. Rick has a proven track record with Washington County as a County Board Supervisor and County Board Chair. Rick is a reformer who will work
Letter to the Editor | Steve Stanek for Assembly | By Tim Schmidt
Author: Tim Schmidt | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Washington County, Waukesha County No comments

Dec. 12, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Individual liberty, the rule of law, and our constitution are the cornerstones of our country. I am supporting Steve Stanek because I know he views these important standards as non negotiable. Today, many of the actions that garner national attention have
Letter to the Editor | Vote Tiffany Koehler on December 19 | By Tiffany Koehler
Author: Tiffany Koehler | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Veteran, Washington County No comments

Dec. 12, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – As a military veteran I swore to preserve, protect, and to defend the Constitution of the United States. I am grounded in my faith to God, service to country and our community. Representative Bob Gannon and I met on the campaign
Letter to the Editor | Stanek for 58th Assembly District | By Kraig Sadownikow
Author: Kraig Sadownikow | Categories: Campaign Letters to the Editor, Commenting, Politics, Washington County, West Bend No comments

Dec. 7, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Due to the untimely passing of our good friend and Assembly Representative, Bob Gannon, a special election will soon be held in the West Bend area to fill the open seat. The field is set and dates have been
Letter to the Editor | Looking for leadership on County Board | By Sherrie Meyerpeter
Author: Sherrie Meyerpeter | Categories: Commenting, Letters to the Editor, Washington County No comments

Dec. 6, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – Rick Gundrum claims he is a fiscal conservative but his record tells the truth. He has been on the Washington County Board for 12 years which has mismanaged the budget to the point that the Board wrote a letter in
Letter to the Editor | Appreciate the support of District 7 and am proud to call Barton home | By Adam Williquette
Author: Adam Williquette | Categories: Commenting, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Washington County, West Bend No comments

Dear neighbors in District 7: As I look back on the past six years as your representative on the West Bend Common Council, I see some incredible progress the city has made, as well as overcome many obstacles, and created a business-friendly environment, high quality of life,
Letter to the Editor: Bringing awareness about a bacterial disease in dogs and Renard’s Leptospirosis Recovery | By Brittany Westveer

Oct. 24, 2017 – Dear Editor, I am writing to bring awareness to a lesser known bacterial disease called Leptospirosis that my dog recently contracted in West Bend, most likely at Ridge Run. Leptospirosis is zoonotic, which means it can be spread from animals to humans. Fortunately, my family
Letter to the Editor | Thanks for a spectacular Fall Fest in Downtown West Bend | By Anna Jensen

Oct. 18, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The Downtown West Bend Association would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the downtown businesses and spectators of Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 13. Despite the rain there was still a great turn out! All the kids were so thankful
A Christian Response to the Mandalay Bay Tragedy | By Rev. Nathan Reesman

Oct. 10, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – A great deal of ink has already been spilled with reactions to the tragic shooting episode in Las Vegas that took place on the 1st of October, and no doubt much more will be said in the days and weeks ahead as
Letter to the Editor | Thanks for making Wheels on Main a huge success | By Anna Jensen

Sept. 11, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The Downtown West Bend Association would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to the vehicle participants, sponsors, downtown businesses, and spectators for their support of Wheels on Main and making this event a big success on Sunday, Sept. 3. This
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Note of thanks | By Jill Maria Murdy
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Barton, Commenting, Education, Washington County, West Bend No comments

July 3, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Thanks Judy for making the effort to cover so many and varied events in the area. In a time where people lash out at each other over our different opinions it is so wonderful to come together in song and note
New sign and new business at the former Ol Tyme Cleaners in West Bend
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Commenting, Event, Sports, Washington County, West Bend No comments

June 22, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The new sign for Alliances Services, Inc. went up this week at 910 S. Main Street in West Bend. The health care staffing firm recently relocated from the Industrial Park in Jackson into the former Ol Tyme Cleaners building.
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Note of thanks | By Jill Maria Murdy
Author: Jill Maria Murdy | Categories: Barton, Commenting, Education, Washington County, West Bend No comments

May 21, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Thanks Judy for making the effort to cover so many and varied events in the area. In a time where people lash out at each other over our different opinions it is so wonderful to come together in song and note
Letter to the Editor: Successful soup event for autism at West Bend H.S. By Ryan Olson

May 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Hello Judy. Thank you so much for all of your help in promoting the first Autism soup night here at the high school. We will definitely be doing it again next year and have already started to plan. The night raised
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