WE Energies reports power outages in Washington and other neighboring counties
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, West Bend 1 Comment
July 20, 2019 – Washington County, WI – As of 2:30 p.m. WE Energies is reporting a number of outages in the Washington and surrounding counties following severe weather that passed through the area earlier today. Over 6,000 are without power in the southeast Wisconsin area. WE Energies asks
Washington Co. postponed/second installment 2018 property taxes due July 31, 2019 | By Washington Co. Treasurer Jane Merten
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Germantown, Kewaskum, Real Estate, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Washington Co., WI – The Washington County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers their postponed/second installment 2018 property taxes are due on or before July 31, 2019. If you are paying by check, please make sure the numeric and written portions of the check are the same and
VIDEO | Heather Ferdinand creator of Eaton’s Pizza of the Month: Veggie Medley | By Corey Faust
West Bend, WI – Heather Ferdinand is the creator of this month’s Eaton’s Fresh pizza of the month the Veggie Medley. Heather’s husband Anthony came up with the recipe; he is always looking for something different, but Heather was able to perfect it to be sold at Eaton’s. Heather
Severe thunderstorm warning for Washington Co. and surrounding communities
July 20, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Washington Co. and the surrounding communities until 1:15 p.m. today, Saturday, July 20. The storm is moving southeast at 45 mph with wind gusts up to 60 mph and cloud
Strong storms moving into Washington County area
July 20, 2019 – Washington County, WI – If you have outdoor activities planned, you may want to be ready to head for cover as strong storms are currently headed towards Washington County. These storms have been causing high winds and heavy rainfall. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for
Jobs, jobs, jobs at St. Vincent de Paul
Washington Co., WI – St. Vincent de Paul has various positions open at its Slinger location, 445 E. Washington Street. Must be able to work Sunday thru Saturday. Full or part-time available. Stop in for an application or click HERE to print an application. Saint Vincent de Paul 445
Mark your calendar: Mobile Food Pantry in West Bend July 26
West Bend, WI – The next mobile Food Pantry date slated for West Bend is Friday, July 26. The Pantry will be at the Lawrence and Vivian Stockhausen Center – Threshold, 2380 W. Washington Street, West Bend, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free of charge
Free outdoor Fine Art & Chalk Festival slated for July 27 and 28
West Bend, WI – The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) is pleased to present the third annual Art & Chalk Fest on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, 2019. This free, outdoor arts festival features a juried selection of 60+ fine artists selling their work and 15+ chalk artists
NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Fond du lac/Sheboygan counties
July 20, 2019 – Fond du lac County, WI – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 p.m. for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties. A severe thunderstorm watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms. An excessive
Free smoke alarms and installation; avoid fire-related disaster | West Bend Fire Department
July 20, 2019 – West Bend, WI – At 7:19 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, the West Bend Fire Department received a call of a chair on fire in a multi-family residential apartment building. The resident was awakened by an activated smoke detector in her living room. She found
July 25 public hearing slated for creation of special assessment on well/septic of Wash Co properties
Washington County, WI – The Washington County Planning and Parks Department will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 7:35 a.m. regarding the creation of an Annual Special Charge Tax Assessment for Washington County properties served by Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS) for the
Buck Blodgett impacting state prison inmates | By Samantha Sali
July 20, 2019 – Hartford, WI – On July 15, 2013, six years ago this week, the City of Hartford was rocked by the news of the brutal murder of 19-year-old Jessie Blodgett. Today, her father, Buck Blodgett, has made headlines for forgiving his daughter’s murderer, Daniel Bartelt, and for
UPDATE on Town of Erin homeowner confronted, bitten by, burglar
July 20, 2019 – UPDATE via Fox6 News: A burglary suspect is now charged in Washington County. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Leticia Trevino of Milwaukee, went to the victim’s home in the Town of Erin early Wednesday morning, July 17. Read more HERE. Town of Erin, WI – The Washington County
Jack Russell Memorial Library celebrates anniversary of lunar landing | By Samantha Sali
Hartford, WI – The Jack Russell Memorial Library (JRML), 100 Park Avenue, Hartford, WI, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing with a special free family movie event Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. The library will be playing the new Apollo 11 movie, which was released
Excessive heat warning extended until 8 p.m. tonight
July 20, 2019 – Washington County, WI – The National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin to tonight at 8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90’s with a heat indices in the 100’s. A cool front should usher
RV and tall door storage units available at Powder Hill Storage in Hartford | By Olivia Wills
Hartford, WI – Coming soon to the Hartford area are brand new RV and Tall Door Storage units. Powder Hill Storage located at 5530 County Road E will offer new units with sizes ranging from: 12’ x 12’, 10’ x 20’, 12’ x 30’, 12’ x 42’, and 20’ x
Jobs, jobs, jobs at Madden Law Group
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Jobs, Mayville, Washington County, West Bend No comments
West Bend, WI – The Madden Law Group in West Bend/Mayville is hiring a bookkeeper. Part-time opening with an option to do paralegal work. Could be an employee or an independent. Pay between $20 and $30 per hour depending on qualifications. Click HERE for contact details.
Take the Washington County Mobility Management Survey
Washington Co., WI – The Transportation Committee of Washington County is working to improve transportation in the community. There’s a survey the program is hoping will help. It takes about six minutes to complete. The Mobility Management Program seeks to engage in the actions needed to make a
Thunderstorms heading through area tonight could cause high winds, hail
July 19, 2019 – Washington County, WI – According to the National Weather Service, locally heavy thunderstorms should be passing through the Washington County area later on this evening with some potentially producing high winds and hail with the possibility of becoming severe. Saturday we are looking at another
Local teen lobbies at State Capitol for bipartisan bill “ELSA”
July 19, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Aidan Abbott, 14, from Slinger was on Capitol Hill this week lobbying lawmakers in support of Senator Baldwin’s (D-WI) bipartisan Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), as part of Ectodermal Dysplasia Advocacy Day. Washington County Insider first reported on this story in February of 2017. ELSA is a bipartisan
Jack Russell Memorial Library celebrates anniversary of lunar landing | By Samantha Sali
Hartford, WI – The Jack Russell Memorial Library (JRML), 100 Park Avenue, Hartford, WI, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing with a special free family movie event Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. The library will be playing the new Apollo 11 movie, which was released
Phase I of Hwy. K reconstruction completed; opens at 5 p.m. today
July 19, 2019 – Washington County, WI – Reconstruction of County Trunk Highway K from State Trunk Highway 175 to I-41 is to be opened to regular traffic by 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, July 19. The second phase of construction – Main Street/Turtle Road to STH 175 – will start
Obituary | Al Steffes, 95, of West Bend, formerly Whitefish Bay
July 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Al Steffes, 95, of West Bend, formerly of Whitefish Bay, passed away July 18. A Mass of Christian burial will be held July 23 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 138 N.
Date set for helicopter delivery of HVAC to Historic West Bend Theatre
July 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – In April 2019, WashingtonCountyInsider.com posted a story about a locally-owned company in Barton being awarded the bid to install new heating and air conditioning at the downtown West Bend Theatre, 125 N. Main Street. Albiero Plumbing and HVAC will be adding
Hartford PD requests public assistance with identifying suspect | Hartford Police Department
July 19, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The Hartford Police Department is looking for your assistance to identify the suspect in the photo below. He is wanted for questioning with regard to the theft of packages from an apartment complex. Anyone who can identify the suspect is encouraged to
Washington Co. postponed/second installment 2018 property taxes due July 31, 2019 | By Washington Co. Treasurer Jane Merten
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Germantown, Kewaskum, Real Estate, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Washington Co., WI – The Washington County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers their postponed/second installment 2018 property taxes are due on or before July 31, 2019. If you are paying by check, please make sure the numeric and written portions of the check are the same and
Collaborative Community Health Survey under way in Washington County
July 19, 2019 – Washington County, WI – The Ozaukee and Washington County Public Health Department has been conducting a Collaborative Community Health Survey. When “Management Decisions” calls, it is important to you and your family’s health. Why? Since July 15, 2019, a community health needs assessment (CHNA) of