Increase in recycling fee in City of Hartford | By Steve Volkert
September 14, 2020 - Hartford, WI - Elected officials in the City of Hartford have approved a 35-cent monthly increase in the recycling fee; that increase will start in 2021.
The total monthly fee is...
WBFD receives $169,090 FEMA grant
September 10, 2019 - West Bend, WI - West Bend Fire Chief Gerald Kudek appeared before the West Bend Finance Committee this week to discuss acceptance of a FEMA grant.
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The purpose of the FEMA...
Hartford school board candidate forum set for March 26 | By Tina Pridemore
Hartford, WI – Hartford Area ‘Citizen's Action Network” (CAN) will be hosting a candidate forum at the Hartford Jack Russell Library, Community Room on Tuesday, March 26, starting at 6 p.m. and ending at...
August 11, 2020 partisan primary ballot preview
Washington Co., WI - Below is a preview of the ballot for the August 11, 2020 partisan primary. The winners in the primary will advance to the November 3, 2020 election.
Please note, you can...
Proper disposal of Christmas trees in Washington County
Washington Co., WI - With Christmas 2019 in the rear-view mirror, neighbors across Washington County are already pulling down their Christmas trees.
First, make sure your tree is ready:
Remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel and...
New data prompts updated guidance in Washington and Ozaukee Counties | Kirsten Johnson
June 19, 2020 - Washington/Ozaukee, WI – On Monday, June 15, 2020 the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced new data available to all local and tribal health departments statewide. This data allows...
Old-fashioned deer drive in West Bend. Would you approve of a controlled hunt...
April 4, 2017 - West Bend, WI - There will be a public-input session next month as the West Bend Park and Rec Department follows up on a request to help manage deer in...
Letter to the Editor | Big government is delaying building projects, economic growth |...
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...
Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) sworn into office today for 24th Assembly District | Photo...
Jan. 7, 2019 - Madison, WI - State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) was sworn-in today at the Capitol and begins his sixth term representing the 24th District in the Assembly.
“It’s an honor to continue...
Deer Management Committee hones rules for January deer hunt in West Bend Parks
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Dec. 6, 2017 - The Deer Management Committee met for the first time Tuesday night at City Hall in West Bend to outline some of the parameters in its Urban Deer Management Plan.
Members of...
Village of Germantown to hold in-person absentee voting on 2 Saturdays in October
Washington Co., WI -In Person Absentee Voting begins Tuesday, October 20, 2020 for the November 3, 2020 General / Presidential Election.
Below is a list of in-person voting hours in the Village of Germantown.
October 20...
Letter to the Editor | Looking ahead to November election |...
September 11, 2020 - Washington Co., WI - Recently I have heard from a number of Conservatives/Republicans, having doubts about Pres. Trump. Very disturbing.
I do not like some of his tactics, verbiage and temperament....
VIDEO | Candidate forum – West Bend Alderman District 5
West Bend, WI - Common Sense Citizens of Washington County held a Candidate Forum at the Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center. Two candidates running for District 5 alderman in West Bend participated: Jed...
Guest Editorial : What was the extraordinary session about? | By Rep. Rick...
Dec. 15, 2018 - Washington Co., WI - I want to clarify what was accomplished in the extraordinary session and why I voted to accept the proposals.
The provisions I voted for are far from...
Open house January 9, 2020 for property owners in Cedar Creek/Cedar Lake floodplain
December 18, 2019 - Washington Co., WI – Washington County is hosting an open house for property owners on new floodplain mapping changes coming for the Cedar Creek/ Cedar Lake area. There are over...
Amendment to River Shores Master Plan is approved
May 21, 2019 - West Bend, WI - During Monday night's West Bend common council meeting aldermen voted unanimously to approved an amendment to a new Master Plan for development on the northeast end...
Candidate Forum March 5, 2022 hosted by Common Sense Citizens of Washington County
Washington Co., WI - Common Sense Citizens of Washington County will be holding a candidate forum Saturday, March 5, 2022, starting at 8:45 a.m. in the Ziegler Building at the Washington County Fair Park...
Editorial | Foxconn’s impact on generational poverty | By Rep. Bob...
August 15, 2017 - Washington Co., Wi - “As legislators it is rare we get to vote on legislation that totally satisfies all of our wishes or concerns. The Foxconn economic development package is...
VIDEO | Rebroadcast of West Bend Mayor Candidate Forum
West Bend, WI - The two candidates running for Mayor of West Bend, Chris Jenkins and Rich Kasten, participated in a candidate forum at City Hall.
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Chris Jenkins – Married with five children. Dist....
Letter to the Editor | Vote West Bend School Board and referendum on April...
West Bend, WI - I am voting for Bill Schulz and Chris Jenkins for West Bend School Board. Bill is a common-sense, concerned, and caring parent of children in the West Bend schools. He...