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VIDEO | Find Schwai’s Meat & Sausage at Winter Festival and Washington County Fair Park this weekend
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Business, Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Washington County, West Bend No comments

Feb. 14, 2019 – Cedarburg, WI – Tommy Schwai from Schwai’s Meat & Sausage is trying to set a record for being at just about every event on tap this weekend. Actually Tommy and his staff are at two of the BIGGEST local events including Winter Festival in Cedarburg,
Obituary | William Rausch, 91, of Thiensville

Feb. 12, 2019 – Thiensville, WI – The community of Thiensville is mourning the loss of retired Fire Chief William F. Rausch who died today, Feb. 12, 2019 at the age of 91. The post below is courtesy the Thiensville Fire Department. It is with great sadness the Thiensville
Obituary | Kathleen ‘Connie’ Rose Grasse, 92, of Port Washington formerly Hartford
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Hartford, Obituary, Ozaukee County, Washington County No comments

Feb. 12, 2019 – Port Washington, WI – Kathleen Rose Grasse (nee Best), “Connie”, 92, of Port Washington, Wisconsin (formerly Hartford), passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, WI, with her loving family by her side. Connie was born July 17, 1926 in
Assembly Reps from Washington Co. vote in favor of Middle Class Tax Relief

Feb. 12 – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and other Assembly Reps from Washington County voted as part of the 61-33 majority to reduce the tax burden on middle class families in the State Assembly on Tuesday afternoon. The $340 million tax cut utilizes the significant budget surplus developed by
YMCA Job Fair in Port Washington rescheduled

Feb. 12, 2019 – Port Washington, WI – Due to the weather conditions today the Job Fair at Port Washington YMCA has been postponed. The new rescheduled date will be February 20th from 2-7 p.m.
The icy sidewalk-driveway dilemma. What is your strategy?
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Allenton, Barton, Big Cedar Lake, Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Mayville, Newburg, Ozaukee County, Richfield, Sheboygan County, Slinger, St. Lawrence, weather No comments

Feb. 10, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Mother Nature is to blame for this and there are just no two ways about it. Last week after a polar vortex moved through southeastern Wisconsin there was an incredible warm up with temps in the mid-40s followed by rain. Overnight
VIDEO | Charming Paws opens second location in Grafton

Feb. 5, 2019 – Grafton, WI – A celebration in Grafton as Charming Paws has opened a second location. Owner Ashley Skinkis has been in the dog daycare business since March 2017. After opening her first outlet in West Bend, 1410 Lang Street, Skinkis knew there was more opportunity ahead.
Brrrrr…. Area school cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 31
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Beaver Dam, Cedarburg, Dodge County, Education, Fond du Lac County, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Slinger, Washington County, weather, West Bend No comments

Jan. 31, 2019 – Washington County, WI – The following school districts will be CLOSED and all after-school practices and activities have been canceled for Thursday, January 31, 2019: West Bend School District (includes Jackson) Hartford Area Schools Slinger School District Kewaskum School District Beaver Dam Unified School District Germantown
Brrrrr…. Area school cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 31 rolling in
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Beaver Dam, Cedarburg, Dodge County, Education, Fond du Lac County, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Slinger, Washington County, weather, West Bend No comments

Jan. 30, 2019 – Washington County, WI – The following school districts will be CLOSED tomorrow and all after-school practices and activities have been canceled for Thursday, January 31, 2019: West Bend School District (includes Jackson) Hartford Area Schools Slinger School District Kewaskum School District Beaver Dam Unified School District
Wind chill warning issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, weather, West Bend No comments

Jan. 28, 2019 – Washington County, WI – As the current snowstorm enters its final hours in southeastern Wisconsin, the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning that will bring in extremely low and dangerous wind chill temperatures, possibly setting records for this part of the state.
First school closings for Monday due to winter storm roll in
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Grafton, Hartford, Ozaukee County, Washington County, weather No comments

Jan. 27, 2019 – Washington County, WI – UPDATED: The question of the day seems to be whether or not the local school districts will be closing in anticipation of the winter storm predicted to hit our area tonight. It is estimated that the storm will dump somewhere in
UPDATE | National Weather Service upgrades winter storm watch to warning with wind chill advisory
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, weather, West Bend No comments

Jan. 26, 2019 – Washington County, WI – The National Weather Service has just upgraded the winter storm watch for southeastern Wisconsin to a winter storm warning. The warning takes effect Sunday evening, January 27, at 9 p.m. and runs through Monday at 6 p.m. Snow totals of 7-12
Winter storm watch issued for SE Wisconsin starting Sunday night
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, weather, West Bend No comments

Jan. 26, 2019 – Washington County, WI – Another round of heavy snow has been called for with a Winter Storm Watch starting around 9 p.m. Sunday night, January 27. The storm is expected to dump another 7-10 inches of snow across Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee and other southeast Wisconsin
VIDEO | Charming Paws opens second location in Grafton

Jan. 3, 2019 – Grafton, WI – A celebration in Grafton as Charming Paws has opened a second location. Owner Ashley Skinkis has been in the dog daycare business since March 2017. After opening her first outlet in West Bend, 1410 Lang Street, Skinkis knew there was more opportunity ahead.
UW-Extension in Dodge County offers Youth Tractor Safety Certification Course
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Education, Event, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Washington County No comments

Dodge Co., WI – Does your son or daughter work on a farm during the summer? Do you hire youth to work for you during the year? Do these young people have adequate safety training? To help improve on-farm safety for youth, Dodge County UW-Extension will hold a tractor
UW-Extension in Dodge County offers Youth Tractor Safety Certification Course
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Education, Event, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Washington County No comments

Nov. 20, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Does your son or daughter work on a farm during the summer? Do you hire youth to work for you during the year? Do these young people have adequate safety training? To help improve on-farm safety for youth, Dodge County UW-Extension
Funeral tomorrow for Bruce M. Koehler, 53, of Waubeka

Nov. 9, 2018 – Waubeka, WI – Bruce Koehler, of Waubeka, passed away unexpectedly following a motorcycle accident. He was 53 years old. Bruce was born in Port Washington on June 22, 1965, son of Frederick “Fritz” Koehler Jr. and Betty Reimer Koehler. From an early age
Jobs, jobs, jobs at McDonald’s in Washington and Ozaukee Counties
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Business, Cedarburg, Hartford, Jackson, Jobs, Kewaskum, Ozaukee County, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments

West Bend, WI – Would you like to work for a company where you can advance your career? McDonald’s is hiring Team Members and Managers. Receive tuition assistance up to $12,000 over four years and paid time off. There are multiple position openings in Kewaskum, Hartford, Grafton, Cedarburg,
Obituary: Bruce M. Koehler, 53, of Waubeka

Nov. 3, 2018 – Waubeka, WI – Bruce Koehler, of Waubeka, passed away unexpectedly following a motorcycle accident. He was 53 years old. Bruce was born in Port Washington on June 22, 1965, son of Frederick “Fritz” Koehler Jr. and Betty Reimer Koehler. From an early age
Flags at half staff in West Bend to recognize victims of tragedy in Pennsylvania
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Religion, Sheboygan County, Washington County No comments

Oct. 28, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The U.S. flag is flying at half staff across Washington County and the rest of the United States following a proclimation by President Donald Trump in the wake of the tragedy at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. THE WHITE
Jobs, jobs, jobs at McDonald’s in Washington and Ozaukee Counties
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Business, Cedarburg, Hartford, Jackson, Jobs, Kewaskum, Ozaukee County, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments

West Bend, WI – Would you like to work for a company where you can advance your career? McDonald’s is hiring Team Members and Managers. Receive tuition assistance up to $12,000 over four years and paid time off. There are multiple position openings in Kewaskum, Hartford, Grafton, Cedarburg,
Trick or treat times for Washington, Dodge and Ozaukee Counties | By Samantha Sali
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Allenton, Dodge County, Event, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Mayville, Ozaukee County, Richfield, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments

Washington Co., WI – Halloween is almost here. Here are trick-or-treat times for Washington, Ozaukee, and Dodge Counties. Saturday, October 27, 2018 Cedarburg, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Grafton, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Farmington, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Hartford (Downtown), 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Kewaskum, 5:00
Trick or treat times for Washington, Dodge and Ozaukee Counties | By Samantha Sali
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Allenton, Dodge County, Event, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Mayville, Ozaukee County, Richfield, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments

Washington Co., WI – Halloween is almost here. Here are trick-or-treat times for Washington, Ozaukee, and Dodge Counties. Saturday, October 27, 2018 Cedarburg, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Grafton, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Farmington, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Hartford (Downtown), 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Kewaskum, 5:00
Fatal accident in neighboring Ozaukee County | By Ozaukee County Sheriff

Oct. 23, 2018 – Ozaukee Co., WI – A 62-year-old Village of Grafton man was killed following a two-vehicle accident on State Highway 33 and County Road I in the town of Saukville. The accident happened Sunday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2018 at 3:15 p.m. According to the Ozaukee
Trick or treat times for Washington, Dodge and Ozaukee Counties | By Samantha Sali
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Allenton, Dodge County, Event, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Mayville, Ozaukee County, Richfield, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments

Washington Co., WI – Halloween is almost here. Here are trick-or-treat times for Washington, Ozaukee, and Dodge Counties. Thursday, October 25, 2018 Mayville (Downtown), 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 Cedarburg, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Grafton, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Farmington, 4:00 –
Obit: Shirley A. Hilgendorf, 89, of Cedarburg

Oct. 22, 2018 – Cedarburg, WI – Shirley A. Hilgendorf of Cedarburg, October 19, 2018 age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Judith (Raymond) Frosch, Linda (Dave) Daute, Susan (Dick) Goodspeed and Connie (Mike) Wolfgram. Proud grandmother of 21 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and