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Letter to the Editor | Why is County government losing sight of the people...

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Washington Co., WI - To the taxpayers and government officials in Washington County, WI. I realize what I've written may not sound like it, but my intentions are not to vilify the County Board.   It's evident...

A note of ‘thanks’ as Blue ribbon lamb goes for $12/lb at Washington County...

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Washington County, WI - A huge thank you to Acer Tree & Landscape for purchasing my 135-pound market lamb "Turbo" for $12/pound at the Junior Livestock Auction at the Washington County Fair. I am 10...
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Letter to the Editor | Safety first | By Mike Schmidt

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May 17, 2021 - Washington Co., WI - Watched our County Board Meeting 5-12-2021 and the discussion on Highway W extension. About a dozen citizens attended and put pressure on our county board to kill...
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Letter to the Editor | Why healthy tree removal in the Town of Erin...

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November 2, 2020 - Town of Erin, WI - Dear Town of Erin Board, My name is Susan Graham. I am not a resident of your lovely town, but I enjoy visiting my sister and...
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Letter to the Editor | Vote Anderson for County Supervisor District 2 | By...

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March 24, 2022 - Washington County, WI - When I moved to West Bend in 1982, after 16 years as a Navy wife, I was welcomed warmly. When I went through my divorce, I...
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Letter to the Editor | Big government is delaying building projects, economic growth |...

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July 9, ,2020 - Washington Co., WI - As contractors know, in Wisconsin most commercial building plans must be reviewed by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Standards (DSPS), or to a delegated...

Letter to the Editor | Vote a Conservative Slate | By Monte Schmiege

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March 30, 2020 - West Bend, WI 0 You’ve heard it said, “Elections have consequences.”  It’s important to know whom you are voting for before getting your ballot.  What’s on your ballot?  You can...
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Two primary elections in Washington County on February 15, 2022

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Washington Co., WI - Neighbors in Germantown, Jackson, and Hartford will want to pay attention as there are two primary elections coming up in your communities on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The top vote getters...
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Letter to the Editor | Alderman pushes back at criticism on council’s handling of...

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May 18, 2022 - West Bend, WI - For all those saying elected officials are all idiots, put your name on the ballot. The same old excuses all the time, I have work, I didn't...
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Letter to the Editor | Vote Jody Geenen and Judge Shelley Grogan ...

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March 22, 2021 - West Bend, WI - We are very excited to endorse Jody Geenen for West Bend School Board. Jody has been actively working to make our school district a better place...
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Village of Kewaskum clerk Tammy Butz answers ballot questions before Tuesday, April 5, 2022...

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Washington County, WI - Village of Kewaskum Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Tammy Butz, reviews important voter information as the April 5, 2022, Spring Election is on the horizon.   Below is a 101 primer on indefinitely confined receiving an...
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Letter to the Editor | World around us has changed; Slinger School Board has...

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March 28, 2022 - Slinger, WI - Three incumbents are up for re-election for the Slinger School Board on Tuesday, April 5, 2022; there is also a challenger - Mr. Bill Brewer. The Slinger School...
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Letter to the Editor | Zwygart and Rebholz for West Bend School Board |...

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March 26, 2021 - West Bend, Wi - Vote for the Z’s...Zwygart and Rebholz for West Bend School Board. As a conservative voter, I support Chris and Kurt for re-election to the West Bend School...
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Letter to the Editor | Vote Ty Bodden for 59th District Assembly Seat |...

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Washington County, WI - I fully trust Ty Bodden and support him to be the next state representative of the 59th district. We all know that the Republican Party is divided right now and...
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Letter to the Editor | Vote April 5, 2022 | By Bart Williams

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April 2, 2022 - West Bend, WI - I am voting for John Donaldson and Melanie Ehrgott for West Bend School Board on April 5, and for Marietta Bailey for County Supervisor in District...
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Letter to the Editor | “Sound of Freedom” speaks to inappropriate books in WB...

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July 27, 2023 - West Bend, WI - Recently, I was overwhelmed by the well-done movie Sound of Freedom, which is based on a true story about the worldwide epidemic of child trafficking for...
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Has Germantown School District lost focus of education? | By Jean Merry

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July 28, 2021 - West Bend, WI - Second Step is a new/updated social and emotional learning (SEL) program being introduced in the schools, including the Germantown School District. Second Step (secondstep.org) is another program...
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How you can make a difference in the life of a lonely senior citizen...

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Washington Co., Wi - At one time or another, we’ve all experienced loneliness. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older people and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant...
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Letter to the Editor | Take a hard look at race for Washington County...

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March 7, 2023 - West Bend, WI - It is no secret Washington County is one of the “reddest” counties in the state. That is why I was surprised to hear that every current...
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Letter to the Editor | Thank you to German Night sponsors and volunteers |...

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Washington Co., WI - Thank you to National Exchange Bank and Trust, Washington County Insider, and Westbury Bank for sponsoring German Night. The park was full of people of all ages, the weather was fantastic,...