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Obit: Joseph Andrew Hignite, 18, of West Bend
July 14, 2017 – West Bend – Joseph Andrew Hignite of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, July 11. Joseph was born on April 28, 1999, to David and Jane Hignite (nee Schiller) and loving brothers and best friends Steven and Michael.
Historic downtown West Bend Theater sold to nonprofit
July 14, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The downtown West Bend Theater has been sold. According to JSonline: A plan to restore a historic theater in downtown West Bend is taking a step forward with the sale of the building to a nonprofit group. Historic West Bend Theatre
Germantown PD Lt. Gonzalez graduates FBI Nat’l Academy | By Chief Peter Hoell
Author: Peter Hoell - Germantown PD | Categories: Germantown, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 14, 2017 – Germantown, WI – Germantown Police Department Lieutenant Jeff Gonzalez (photo, left) graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on June 7, 2017.
Washington County Insider No. 1 on Google Search
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, West Bend No comments
AG Schimel files fraud charges against Hartford therapist
July 14, 2017 – Hartford, WI – Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has charged a Hartford therapist as part of a national health care fraud takedown.
City of West Bend electronics recycling collection tomorrow
July 8, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The City of West Bend Department of Public Works will have an Electronics Recycling Collection Day on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Advanced Disposal, l803 N. River Road, West Bend.
Moose Lodge to offer “drive-thru” fish fry TONIGHT
West Bend, WI – Tonight, July 14, the West Bend Moose Lodge, 1721 Chestnut Street, will be hosting “Drive thru Fish and Fries” along with their usual delicious Brat Fry from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Obit: Ruth Ann Bruesch (nee Duenkel), 93, of West Bend
July 13, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Ruth Ann Bruesch (nee Duenkel) age 93 of West Bend died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Waterford of West Bend.
Kewaskum gas station changes affiliation | By Ruth Marks
July 13, 2017 – Kewaskum, WI – Starting out as a small local gas station in 1954 on the corner of Main Street and Hwy. S in Kewaskum, Herriges Oil, located on the corner of Hwy 45 and Hwy. 28 has seen a number of affiliation changes. According to
Oshkosh Police no longer seeking witness in death: cause remains unknown
July 13, 2017 – Oshkosh, WI – The Oshkosh Police Department continues the investigation into the death of a 24-year-old male from Oshkosh which occurred on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
United Way awards $270,000 to local nonprofits
July 13, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Over the last few decades, the cost of living has outpaced the growth of household income. As a result, many local families are borrowing heavily and making hard decisions just to make ends meet.
Mid-summer hike in the northern Kettle Moraine
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Event, Kewaskum, Ozaukee County, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 13, 2017 – Washington County, WI – Enjoy a Saturday morning hike along the Ice Age Trail with an experienced volunteer hiking guide from the Ice Age Trail Alliance-Washington/Ozaukee Chapter on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Obit: Marjorie “Marge” Ruth Wendt (nee Braker), 90, of West Bend
July 12, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Marjorie “Marge” Ruth Wendt (nee Braker), age 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 11, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on July 10, 1927 to Arnold and Elsie (nee Feldhusen) Braker. Marjorie graduated from the Methodist
Slinger Speedway – Prelude to the Nationals features Badgerland Challenge Series
July 12, 2017 – Slinger, WI – The Badgerland Challenge Series for late models and area sportsman highlights the Prelude to the Nationals, Sunday night, July 16, at the Slinger Super Speedway and lifts the lid on an exciting eight-day stretch of racing at the world’s fastest high-banked quarter-mile oval.
Postponed/2nd Installment Washington County taxes are now due
July 12, 2017 – Washington County, WI – Washington County Treasurer, Jane Merten, would like to remind taxpayers that their postponed/second installment 2016 property taxes are due on or before July 31, 2017.
Tonight’s scheduled Kewaskum Indian’s sectional game has been moved
July 12, 2017 – Kewaskum, WI – The Kewaskum Indian’s sectional game against Germantown has been moved to the Cedarburg High school due to Germantown’s field conditions. Game time still 5:30.
Obit: Daniel R. Butzlaff, 35, of West Bend
July 12, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Daniel R. Butzlaff, 35, of West Bend, found peace on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Dan was born on April 24, 1982 to Randy and Sally (nee Robbins) Butzlaff in West Bend, and baptized into the Christian Faith. He graduated from West
Oshkosh Police seeks help in identifying man who alerted police to fatality
July 12, 2017 – Oshkosh, WI – The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating the death of a 24-year-old male from Oshkosh who was transported by ambulance from behind a business in the 2000 block of Jackson Street to Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at about
Victim identified in fatal Dodge County accident
July 12, 2017 – Dodge County, WI – On July 11 at 2:17 am, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle versus semi-tractor with box trailer crash on northbound US 151 near Gunn Road, in the Township of Calamus, Dodge County, Wisconsin.