WestBend Archive
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!
Please support the businesses that support washingtoncountyinsider.com
June 30, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Support the businesses that support WashingtonCountyInsider.com Heiser Chevrolet is located at 2620 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI.
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.
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,
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
Tickets on sale now. See who’s opening for Ann Wilson of Heart on July 28.
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Allenton, Event, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Richfield, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments
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
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
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.
PHOTO GALLERY: Knocking Holland windmill off bucket list
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 28, 2017 – Leiden, Holland – The De Valk, or The Falcon, is a tower mill that dates to 1743. It is seven floors in all and used to be home to the miller’s family and even a cow or two. If you’ve ever wanted to tour a real
Meijer plays the “dark store” card.
June 28, 2017 – Washington, Co. – West Bend Mayor Kraig Sadownikow will be testifying in Madison on Thursday 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 be charged
Obit: Dorothy “Tina” Gonnering of West Bend
June 27, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Dorothy “Tina” Gonnering, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2017. Dorothy was born the oldest of two daughters on October 24, 1937 to Alvin and Emma (nee Oberle) Koenings, in Barton, Wisconsin.
Have faith in God but lock your bike
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 27, 2017 – Judy Steffes, WCI editor, is currently on a bicycle tour in the Netherlands raising funds for Alzheimer’s programs at local Cedar Community. Today Steffes rode into Leiden and got pretty close to a number of bee hives, climbed a four-story spiral staircase and shared other
Retail theft at local Pick ‘n Save store | By West Bend Police
June 27, 2017 – West Bend, WI – On Monday, June 26, at 11:25 a.m., West Bend Police were called to Pick ‘n Save, 2518 W. Washington St. for a male who stole a bottle of liquor. When officers attempted to apprehend the man in the parking lot, he ran
7 seasoned sailboats & skippers set sights on regatta | By Amanda Kirk
June 27, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Seven Big Cedar Lake sailboats are headed to the annual TRAP (Training Regatta at Pine Lake) today & tomorrow. In total, 60 boats will be participating in this regatta, all age 16 or younger. The TRAP is one of the first
The Spirit Ride is coming through West Bend | By Ron Naab
June 27, 2017 – The professionals who earn a living from highway accidents are now taking to the streets to promote highway safety and help safeguard the lives of fellow first responders. The Spirit Ride will relay a ceremonial casket by car carrier across the nation and back. About
Obit: Norman A. Matenaer, 85, Town of Barton
June 27, 2017 – Barton, WI – Norman A. Matenaer of the Town of Barton died on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at his home at the age of 85 years. He was born on September 29, 1931 in the Town of Barton to the late Edwin and Mary (nee Staehler)
Simon, Sam and riding the bike trail – the things you can see.
June 26, 2017 – Netherlands – Judy Steffes finished off her first day cycling from the airport in Amsterdam to Lisse. Along the way she met youngsters Simon and Sam who enjoyed a little silly conversation. Roadside fields of flowers, the proverbial windmill and much more in today’s photo
Weekend sees 4 OWI arrests in West Bend
June 26, 2017 – West Bend, WI – On Friday June 23, 2017 at 2:22 a.m., a citizen reported seeing smoke in the area of the US 45 off ramp at W. Washington St. in West Bend. Police located an unoccupied vehicle that had veered off the roadway and struck
Brrrrrr! Regner Park closes beach two days in a row.
June 26, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Park and Recreation Department closed the Regner Park beach on Sunday, and the beach remains closed today, as well, due to the low temperatures we are experiencing. Air temperatures have hovered in the mid-60 range since the weekend,