Washington County Insider Archive

Sept. 1, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – A poem to mark the season by Helen Hunt Jackson.   September The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown; The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down. The gentian’s bluest fringes Are curing in the sun; In

  July 29, 2019 – West Bend, WI – The folks at Horicon Bank in West Bend already have their running shoes on as they prep for the start of this year’s Not Just a Walk in the Park COLUMNS 5K run/walk. In 2017 the situation was dicey right

Washington Co., WI – Click here to sign up for summer youth sports camps including basketball and volleyball at UWM at Washington County. Volleyball camps focus on developing both individual techniques and team strategies. Players will receive individualized instruction on passing, serving, spiking, setting, defense and blocking. Players will

West Bend, WI – Some big events are ahead this summer presented by West Bend Friends of Park and Rec.   River City Blaskapelle and Good Time Dutchmen will perform at German Night on July 17. Mark your calendar and come join the fun!      

West Bend, WI – Some big events are ahead this summer presented by West Bend Friends of Park and Rec. River City Blaskapelle and Good Time Dutchmen will perform at German Night on July 17. Lakefront Brewery will be there with free samples from 6 to 8 pm. Mark your

July 9, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Long before Piggly Wiggly, Pick ‘n Save, Sentry, Red Owl, Kohl’s Food Store and A&P – West Bend was home to a number of mom-and-pop groceries and food marts set up in the downtown and on quiet street corners. In the 1930s

Washington Co., WI – Click here to sign up for summer youth sports camps including volleyball at UWM at Washington County.                 Volleyball camps focus on developing both individual techniques and team strategies. Players will receive individualized instruction on passing, serving, spiking,

July 4, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Neighbors across Washington County are being asked to stand and remove their hats when the U.S. flag passes at the start of Fourth of July parades. According to the National Archives: The Fourth of July is the date the Second Continental

Washington Co., WI – Click here to sign up for summer youth sports camps including basketball and volleyball at UWM at Washington County. Volleyball camps focus on developing both individual techniques and team strategies. Players will receive individualized instruction on passing, serving, spiking, setting, defense and blocking. Players will

West Bend, WI – Some big events are ahead this summer presented by West Bend Friends of Park and Rec. Regner Fest, a full day of family activities, is set for Saturday, July 13 and the River City Blaskapelle and Good Time Dutchmen will perform at German Night on

West Bend, WI – One of the big events ahead this summer is the River City Blaskapelle and Good Time Dutchmen who will perform at German Night on Wednesday, July 17,.presented by West Bend Friends of Park and Rec. Mark your calendar and come join the fun this week!

Washington Co., WI – Click here to sign up for summer youth sports camps including basketball and volleyball at UWM at Washington County. Volleyball camps focus on developing both individual techniques and team strategies. Players will receive individualized instruction on passing, serving, spiking, setting, defense and blocking. Players will

June 13, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Wet weather Passed through Slinger, Kewaskum, West Bend and all of Washington County last night.  How much measurable rain did you get? Submit your rainfall total below.  

June 3, 2019 – Washington Co., WI –  Watch out for turtles. Had my first rescue of the season Sunday. Maybe he’s totally got this all figured out but I just felt the need to lend a hand and get him back to some form of safety.   Motorists