WashingtonCountyInsider Archive
Plane Crashes into Lake Winnebago | By Ron Naab
June 7, 2018 – Town of Calumet – On Wednesday evening, June 6, authorities received a report of a plane that appeared to be in distress in Lake Winnebago off the shore near Velvet Beach Road in the Town of Calumet. The plane was taking on water and was
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
Winter weather advisory in effect; could see up to 6″ snow
March 5, 2018 – Washington County, WI – As Washington County witnessed the appearance of crocuses and tulips over the last week, a typical unpredictable Wisconsin winter storm was brewing causing a swing back into winter hitting the area full force this evening. The National Weather Service has issued
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
VIDEO | West Bend Elevator touts its mulching tractor at DeerFest
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Business, Event, Kewaskum, Washington County, West Bend No comments
August 5, 2017 – Washington Co., WI – West Bend Elevator is one of 250 indoor exhibitors at the 2017 DeerFest at the Washington County Fair Park. Stop at the Ziegler Pavilion and check out his display on the end cap.
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
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.
Historic downtown West Bend Theater sold to nonprofit
July 14, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The downtown West Bend Theater has been sold. According to JSonline: A plan to restore a historic theater in downtown West Bend is taking a step forward with the sale of the building to a nonprofit group. Historic West Bend Theatre
Germantown PD Lt. Gonzalez graduates FBI Nat’l Academy | By Chief Peter Hoell
Author: Peter Hoell - Germantown PD | Categories: Germantown, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 14, 2017 – Germantown, WI – Germantown Police Department Lieutenant Jeff Gonzalez (photo, left) graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on June 7, 2017.
J-Hawks boy’s baseball tryouts are coming up – register today
Jackson, WI – Registration for boy’s baseball tryouts for the J-Hawks is now under way. The tryouts will be held at the Jackson Town Hall from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: U9/U10: Thursday, July 27 and Wednesday, August 2 U11: Wednesday, july 12 and Wednesday,
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Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, West Bend No comments
AG Schimel files fraud charges against Hartford therapist
July 14, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has charged a Hartford therapist as part of a national health care fraud takedown.
City of West Bend electronics recycling collection tomorrow
July 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The City of West Bend Department of Public Works will have an Electronics Recycling Collection Day on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Advanced Disposal, l803 N. River Road, West Bend.