Washington County Insider

When it comes to bats, have no fear; they just might become your best...

Judy Steffes - August 26, 2023 0

Washington County, WI - Have you ever wondered, “Why are bats important? Are bats dangerous?” There’s a lot to know about these mysterious creatures...

Downtown West Bend Association welcomes new Executive Director

Judy Steffes - August 25, 2023 0

August 25, 2023 - West Bend, WI - The Downtown West Bend Association (DWBA) will be seeing a shift in leadership on September 6,...

On a history note | Can you identify year and location of this sign...

Judy Steffes - July 21, 2023 0

July 21, 2023 - West Bend, Wi - An interesting nod to history as the Washington County Fair is right around the corner, July...

OBITUARY | John A. Girard, 61, of South Carolina

Judy Steffes - June 20, 2023 0

June 20, 2023 - John A. Girard passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2023. The family is both devastated and shocked by his death....

Timeline of the Largest Sturgeon on Lake Winnebago | By Wisconsin DNR

Judy Steffes - February 22, 2023 0

Fond du Lac Co., WI - Because of intensive management efforts and countless habitat improvement projects, many of the lake sturgeon in the Winnebago...

Wisconsin DNR has new lake sturgeon biologist | By Wisconsin DNR

Judy Steffes - February 17, 2023 0

Fond du lac, WI - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a new lake sturgeon biologist. Meet Margaret Stadig. I took this last year...

Horicon Bank promotes three employees | By Natalie Schmitz

Judy Steffes - December 19, 2022 0

December 19, 2022 - West Bend/Horicon/Fond du Lac, WI - Horicon Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Grace Bruins, Stephanie Albers and...

Public asked to weigh in on DNR permit for “incidental taking” of rare plant...

Judy Steffes - November 8, 2022 0

Washington Co, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare plant, which may...

VIDEO | Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary’s proud papa tiger, Jona, gets new living area |...

Judy Steffes - October 11, 2022 0

West Bend, WI - After recently siring four adorable tiger cubs, Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary's papa Jona is ready for his new home and life...

Obituary | Vernon J. Martin (Vern/VJ), 87, of West Bend, WI

Judy Steffes - August 1, 2022 0

Washington County, WI - Vernon J. Martin (Vern/VJ) of West Bend, WI was welcomed into Heaven on July 24, 2022, at 87 years old. Vernon...

Neighbors notice significant decline in monarch butterfly population in Washington County, WI

Judy Steffes - July 22, 2022 1

Washington Co., WI - The conversation about the current status of a favorite summertime hobby, spotting or raising monarch butterflies, drew some attention this...

Horicon Bank grows Business Team in New Berlin, WI

Judy Steffes - June 30, 2022 0

June 29, 2022 - Horicon, WI - Horicon Bank is pleased to announce the additions of John Todryk and Michael Stover to their business...