WestBend Archive
Obit: Michael “Spike” J. Puerling, age 59, of Prairie du sac
July 11, 2017 – Prairie du sac, WI – Michael “Spike” J. Puerling, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2017 in his home in Prairie Du Sac. He was born on March 27, 1958 to Jim and Mary (nee Ackerman) Puerling. He graduated in 1976 from West Bend East High
Ribbon Cutting for Employee Health Center Set for Thursday, July 13
July 11, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Earlier this year, Washington County and City of West Bend officials approved an agreement to provide an onsite health center for County and City employees and their covered dependents. The health center, operated by QuadMed, is estimated to save taxpayers $1
Fatal motor vehicle crash in neighboring Dodge County
July 11, 2017 – Dodge County, WI – At 2:17 am today the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a motorist reporting a motor vehicle crash that took place north bound on US Highway 151 and Gunn Road near Beaver Dam.
West Bend City Council approves paperless agenda software
July 11, 2017 – West Bend, WI – This week the West Bend City Council unanimously approved moving to paperless agenda software.
Body of missing West Bend man presumably found in Schoenhaar Dr. area
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – On Monday July 10, 2017 at 12:15 p.m., a West Bend Police Investigator discovered the body of a deceased adult male in a wooded area in the 1300 block of Schoenhaar Drive.
West Bend Police Weekend Media Briefs
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Police Department made the following three arrests for OWI between Friday, July 7th and Sunday, July 9th, 2017:
Moose Lodge to offer “drive-thru” fish fry 7/14
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Moose Lodge, 1721 Chestnut Street, will be hosting “Drive thru Fish and Fries” along with their usual delicious Brat Fry this Friday, July 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tow industry calls on state for greater protection
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – One week after the American Towman Spirit Ride passed through West Bend led by Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing promoting public awareness of the Slow Down, Move Over law, Spirit Ride President Steve Calitri is calling for states to mandate
County Attorney participates in Open Meetings webinar; significant changes likely to come
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – On Friday, July 7, Washington County Attorney Brad Stern participated in an interactive webinar sponsored by Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) concerning a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision which will impact public entities with regards to the Open Meetings Law.
Dept of Agriculture warns of Medicare card scam
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July 10, 2017 – Washington County, WI – Scammers are using the transition period for the replacement of old Medicare cards with a newer version to benefit themselves.
Asphalt pavement repairs, overlays work start today West Bend
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The City of West Bend states the following locations will be periodically closed to through traffic beginning today, Monday, July 10, 2017 until approximately late August for street resurfacing:
Fr. Nate Reeseman to speak to Common Sense Citizens this week
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Father Nathan Reesman (photo left) from Saint Frances Cabrini will be speaking at Common Sense Citizens (CSC) meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. for a discussion on the war on religion
Asphalt pavement repairs, overlays work to start in West Bend
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The City of West Bend states the following locations will be periodically closed to through traffic beginning today, Monday, July 10, 2017 until approximately late August for street resurfacing:
New signs remind county park visitors of increasing fees
July 10, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Neighbors across Washington County are starting to see these signs at entrances to county parks. The signs remind county park visitors that entrance fees will be increasing in 2018. Last month, the Washington County Board approved the Parks Fiscal Sustainability Plan.
Obit: Claude P. Schickert, 94, of Slinger
July 9, 2017 – Slinger, WI – Claude P. Schickert, age 94 years of Slinger, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 5, 2017.
Junior Yacht Club fleet holds moonlight sail
July 9, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Last night the Cedar Lake Yacht Club (CLYC) junior sailing fleet held a moonlight sail on Big Cedar Lake. The sailors were encouraged to decorate their boat with lights and the best decorated boats won a few candy prizes.
Asphalt pavement repairs, overlays work to start tomorrow in West Bend
July 9, 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:
Obit: Paula Jean Doyle (Herdrich), 71, of West Bend
July 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Paula Jean Doyle (Herdrich), loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on July 7 at her home on Silver Lake after a difficult, but courageous, struggle with cancer.
West Bend Police searching for man reported missing/endangered
July 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Police Department is currently looking for Ryan C. Morrison, age 27, who has been reported missing/endangered by a member of his family. Ryan was last seen on July 1st, at approximately 10:00 pm in the City of West Bend.
City of West Bend electronics recycling collection day is July 15
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.
Come on down to this morning’s Farmer’s Market downtown West Bend
July 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The streets of downtown West Bend will be bustling with shoppers and vendors alike.
WC Sheriff Schmidt extends thanks to Fire Dept. for work at US Open
July 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – During the week of June 12—18, the U.S. Open Championship took place in Washington County with a daily attendance of 35,000+. During this time, our fire department provided support for this event. Sheriff Dale Schmidt penned a letter to the West Bend
City looking into long-term fix/reconstruction on Vine St lot
July 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The City of West Bend Department of Public Works sewer utility staff televised the storm sewers located under the Vine Street employee parking lot this week. We had been hoping to crack-fill, seal-coat and re-stripe the Vine Street lot at the conclusion