WashingtonCounty Archive
Free Drive-Thru Testing Sites Scheduled in Washington and Ozaukee Counties
May 20, 2020 – Washington County, WI – The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department in collaboration with North Shore Health Department and the Wisconsin National Guard is offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Concordia University – Mequon and Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. Testing will be open
Century Farmhouse Notes: A Neighborhood Parade Celebrates the 4th! | By Ann Marie Craig
July 4, 2019 – West Bend, WI – The sun is shining on the chairs lined up along Wagner Lane and Kenny Drive, and excitement thrums through the late morning air. Red, white, and blue are the predominant colors against the greens of trees and grass and the bright spots
A very special Derby Duck…
June 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – The annual Kiwanis Duck Derby is just around the corner, is your duck ready? Take a look at this 2017 entry from Gabe. His grandfather, Al Moehr, was a Kiwanis member who sold hundreds of ducks at Toucan Custard. This is
Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center Hosts Roast of Local Business Owner
The evening will be held at the BEAUTIFUL West Bend Mutual Insurance Prairie Center (1900 S 18th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095). Cocktail hour will start at 5:30 pm followed by dinner and program! Click HERE to make your reservation today.
Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center Hosts Roast of Local Business Owner
The evening will be held at the BEAUTIFUL West Bend Mutual Insurance Prairie Center (1900 S 18th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095). Cocktail hour will start at 5:30 pm followed by dinner and program! Click HERE to make your reservation today.
Wupdates from the Village of Jackson | By John Walther
Police Department It has been a fairly quiet week. If an abandoned vehicle isn’t claimed by the lien holder by Friday afternoon, it will be considered forfeited and eligible for public sale. The Sig Sauer firearms company delivered replacement pistols, due to a potential trigger safety issue. A qualification
West Bend fireworks/4th of July Parade: What’s in store
July 4, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Today, the annual Fourth 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
Flags to be flown at half staff in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Obituary, Ozaukee County, Politics, Sheboygan County, Washington County, Waukesha County No comments
April 18, 2018 – President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff immediately until sunset on Saturday, April 21 in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush. THE WHITE HOUSE… Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEATH OF BARBARA BUSH
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
Washington County Insider No. 1 on Google Search
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Obit: Johnathan Lee Barrett, 34
July 28, 2017 – Johnathan Lee Barrett born Dec. 3 1982, found peace within himself on July 25, 2017. John is the son of Cotty Barrett and Kay Barrett Zurn and Tim Zurn. Husband to Desiree. A father to Gage Barrett Baker, Arianna and Josiah Barrett. Baby brother to
Today is Richfield Art at the Mill at Nature/Historical Park
July 22, 2017 – Richfield, WI – The Richfield Historical Society is hosting its 9th annual Richfield Art at the Mill on Saturday, July 22, 2017, 9 am to 4 pm, at the Richfield Nature/Historical Park located at 1896 State Rd 164. Richfield Art at the Mill is a
Funeral for Joe Hignite, 18, of West Bend today
July 18, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Joseph Andrew Hignite of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, July 11th. Joseph was born on April 28, 1999, to David and Jane Hignite (nee Schiller) and loving brothers and best friends Steven and Michael.
River City Irregulars to hold concert Tuesday, July 18
July 17, 2017 – West Bend – On Tuesday, July 18, the River City Irregulars will hold a band concert from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Washington County Veterans’ Memorial Plaza, corner of Fifth Avenue and Poplar Street in West Bend. Enjoy a summer evening performance of the
Visitation/celebration of life for Joe Hignite, 18, of West Bend today
July 17, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Joseph Andrew Hignite of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, July 11th. Joseph was born on April 28, 1999, to David and Jane Hignite (nee Schiller) and loving brothers and best friends Steven and Michael.
River City Irregulars to hold concert Tuesday, July 18
July 16, 2017 – West Bend – On Tuesday, July 18, the River City Irregulars will hold a band concert from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Washington County Veterans’ Memorial Plaza, corner of 5th Ave and Poplar, West Bend. Enjoy a summer evening performance of the West Bend Community
Obit: Frank R. Hammond, 75,of Haw River, NC, formerly of West Bend
July 15, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Frank R. Hammond, age 75 years of Haw River, NC formerly of West Bend and Appleton, passed away on Wednesday,
Dirty Ninja Mud Run garners over 1000 participants | By Ruth Marks
July 15, 2017 – West Bend – The Dirty Ninja Mud Run slated for this morning saw over 1200 registrants from the ages of 4 to 14 as of 8:30 a.m. Participants crawled, climbed and ran through the muck on what turned out to be the perfect day for
Wash County 4-H delegates attend Youth Conference | By Grant Peterson
July 15, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Grant Peterson, 14, a member of Badger Boosters 4-H Club from West Bend, was one of hundreds of 4-H youth who attended the 97th annual 4-H & Youth Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from June 26-29 for grades seven
Wupdates from the Village of Jackson | By John Walther
Police Department -The Green Bay youth who vandalized the concession/kitchen building in Jackson Park was cited for the vandalism. The total, with restitution, was over $500. -Every three years, a representative from the Wisconsin DOJ checks to see that officers have properly logged use of the holding cell and
Around the Bend: Updates & Tidbits By Judy Steffes
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Around the Bend, Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, Waukesha County, West Bend No comments
Around the Bend July 15, 2017 By Judy Steffes Historic downtown West Bend Theater sold to nonprofit The downtown West Bend Theater has been sold.
Obit: Joseph Andrew Hignite, 18, of West Bend
July 14, 2017 – West Bend – Joseph Andrew Hignite of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, July 11. Joseph was born on April 28, 1999, to David and Jane Hignite (nee Schiller) and loving brothers and best friends Steven and Michael.