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On to Delft and original hand-painted pottery
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 2, 2017 – Delft, Netherlands – Judy Steffes biked from Monster to Delft where she witnessed the painting of original Delft pottery and more unusual pieces as well as attending a Mass in a Dutch church. Read more about today’s ride at imthebikewriter.blogspot.com
Germantown rollover leaves 1 in critical condition
Author: Peter Hoell - Germantown PD | Categories: Germantown, Richfield, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 2, 2017 – Germantown, WI – On Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 10:40 am the Germantown Fire Department (GFD) and Police Departments were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident on southbound Interstate 41 south of Holly Hill Road. Upon arrival units found a vehicle rollover on its roof,
Judith A. “Judy” DeWeerdt, 78, of West Bend
July 2, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Judith A. “Judy” DeWeerdt, 78, of West Bend, passed away on June 27, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend. Judy was born on October 12, 1938, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruby (Wainright)
A very special derby duck…
July 2, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The annual Kiwanis Duck Derby is just around the corner, is your duck ready? Take a look at this early entry from Gabe. His grandfather, Al Moehr, was a Kiwanis member who sold hundreds of ducks at Toucan Custard. This is
Shuttle Service available to Summerfest attendees
July 1, 2017 – Washington County, WI – Enjoy Summerfest without the hassle of driving. Park your car for FREE then ride the GO Riteway shuttle to Summerfest from Washington County.
Get ready for local fireworks and 4th of July parade
July 1, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Tuesday, the annual 4th of July parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. in West Bend with the parade route as follows (same route as last year): The lineup will take place on Main Street in front of Badger Middle School. The
Area Catholic churches to hold 4th of July Mass
June 28, 2017 – West Bend, WI – On Tuesday, July 4, two area Catholic churches will holding Mass services. St. Frances Cabrini, 1025 S. 7th Avenue, will have an 8 a.m. service and Holy Angels, 138 N. 8th Avenue, will have mass at 7 a.m. There will be
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Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Dodge County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Check out the Farmer’s Market in Downtown West Bend tomorrow morning
June 30, 2017 – West Bend, WI – One of the best Farmers Markets in the area. Over 70 vendors, 3 live music areas and great downtown shops!
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Check out the headliners at the Washington County Fair; get tickets today
June 30, 2017 – Washington County, WI – Tickets for all three days are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.wcfairpark.com or at the Fair Park Office Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Kewaskum ball games cancelled Thursday; next game this morning
June 30, 2017 – Kewaskum, WI – The Kewaskum JV2 game on Thursday, June 29 was cancelled due to poor field conditions. The next game is Friday, June 30 at Germantown at 9:30 am.
Asphalt pavement repairs, overlays work to start in West Bend
June 29, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The City of West Bend states the following locations will be periodically closed to through traffic beginning Monday, July 10, 2017 until approximately late August for street resurfacing:
West Bend Noon Rotary Club names Lora Buck as Paul Harris Fellow
June 30, 2017 – West Bend, WI – On Thursday, Lora Buck was nominated for her service with the West Bend Noon Rotary and named a Paul Harris Fellow. Outgoing club president Kellie Boone will be replaced by Amy Salberg who takes office as the new Rotary president on July
Obit: Patricia Y. (Keup) Gagnon, 78, of Horicon
June 30, 2017 – Horicon, WI – Patricia Y. Gagnon (nee Keup), 78, of Horicon found peace on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Crossroads Care Center, Mayville. She was born on March 17, 1939 to the late Lester and Hazel (nee Sannes) Keup in Kewaunee, WI. On March 15, 1958,
Obit: Shirley Jahnke, 83, of Hartford
June 30, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Shirley M. Jahnke (nee Behnke), age 87 years of Hartford, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Majestic Heights.
Obit: Mary “Jean” Engelbrecht, 93, of West Bend
June 20, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Mary Jean Engelbrecht (nee Casey), age 93 years of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2017. Jean was born on May 23, 1924 to Raphael and Claire (nee Laffey) Casey and raised in Watertown. Graduated from Watertown High School, class
Golden earring = burial insurance
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 30, 2017 – Katwijk, Netherlands – On the road, cycling across the Netherlands on The Amazing Ride for Alzheimers, Judy Steffes shares, “Tried to get to several communities today just to get some miles under my belt. While the maps are great and very detailed, my cartography skills
Kewaskum Varsity/JV baseball takes 2 wins from West Bend East | By Poole Family
June 29, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Kewaskum Varsity played at home with a 6-5 victory while JV traveled to West Bend against East and upset them 10-7. Pitching duties came from Jacob Loehr and Kyle Pamperpin, striking out last batter, to clinch the win for Varsity while
Washington County judge to Jackson man: “selfish, immature, irresponsible”| By Bob Nelson
June 29, 2017 – Washington County, WI – A Washington County judge this week called a 22-year-old Jackson man “selfish, immature and irresponsible” then sentenced him to five years in prison for causing a traffic accident that killed a woman and injured others. Dylan Hodgson tried to pass two vehicles
Shuttle Service available to Summerfest attendees
June 29, 2017 – Washington County, WI – Enjoy Summerfest without the hassle of driving. Park your car for FREE then ride the GO Riteway shuttle to Summerfest from Washington County.
Get ready for local fireworks and 4th of July parade
June 29, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Tuesday, the annual 4th of July parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. in West Bend with the parade route as follows (same route as last year): The lineup will take place on Main Street in front of Badger Middle School. The
VIDEO | West Bend Early Risers Kiwanis Dedicates Bench to Al Moehr | By Brian Lambrecht
June 29, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Early Risers Kiwanis dedicated a bench at Regner Park this morning to Al Moehr. The dedication with the Moehr family took place at 8:30 a.m. (see video below) (Photo, L to R): Allen Moehr II, Rebecca
West Bend Mayor testifies in Madison on “DarkStore” loophole
June 29, 2017 – Madison, WI – West Bend Mayor Kraig Sadownikow testified today before the Wisconsin Assembly Ways and Means Committee in an effort to encourage lawmakers to close a loophole in a law that allows viable big box stores to contest their property assessments and ask their store
Wednesday night’s storms dumped over 1.5″ of rain in West Bend | By Ruth Marks
Author: Ruth Marks | Categories: Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, weather, West Bend 1 Comment
June 29, 2017 – West Bend – Wednesday night’s barrage of heavy thunderstorms left 1.5″ of rain on the west side of Big Cedar Lake. It also left behind a unique view of a double rainbow at sunset from Highway K facing towards Big Cedar Lake shortly afterwards. Photo
UW announces promotions and tenure; two Washington county faculty on list
June 28, 2017 – Two UW-Washington County faculty have received promotions and tenure.
Obit: Charles H. Pantle, Jr., 89, of Fredonia
June 28, 2017 – Fredonia, WI – Charles H. Pantle, Jr. of Fredonia died on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his home at the age of 89 years. He was born on May 15, 1928 in Highland Park, IL to the late Charles and Sophie (nee Henrichs) Pantle. He grew
Obit: Daniel Ebert, 82, of Fillmore
June 28, 2017 – Fillmore, WI – Daniel H. Ebert of Fillmore died on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home at the age of 82 years. He was born on September 14, 1934 in the Town of Osceola to the late John and Alvina (nee Kutz) Ebert.