Washington County Insider Archive
UPDATE | Bomb scare at Dollar General in West Bend and Campbellsport
May 22, 2018 – West Bend / Campbellsport, WI – Early Tuesday afternoon a report was posted about bomb threats being called in to Dollar General stores in Campbellsport, West Bend and in Fond du Lac and Dodge County. West Bend Police just posted an update: WEST BEND POLICE
Chain reaction accident involving 3 vehicles in Village of Richfield
May 22, 2018 – Village of Richfield, WI – On Monday evening, May 21 at 9:48 p.m. the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a chain-reaction type motor vehicle accident that occurred on STH 164 south of Pioneer Road in the Village of Richfield. The initial crash occurred
Gehring View Farm in Hartford to host 2018 Washington County Breakfast on the Farm
May 22, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The 31st annual Washington County Breakfast on the Farm will be at Gehring View Farms, 4630 Highway 83 in Hartford. The host family will be Eugene and Christine Gehring and their family Derik, Jordan and Emily. This year’s Breakfast will be
Confident Caregiver Conference is Wednesday, May 23 at MPTC in West Bend
May 22, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – The Washington County Caregiver Coalition is pleased to announce its second annual Confident Caregiver Conference. The event is Wednesday, May 23 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend. Topics include senior housing options, Interfaith
Legendary Whitetails announces Top 10 Father’s Day gifts | By Ryan Johnson
May 22, 2018 – Slinger, WI – “Legendary Whitetails Announces Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts” Father’s Day is right around the corner. For many of you, that means it’s time for the annual question: “What should I get dad this year?” If your dad happens to like the outdoors,
Come celebrate Boltonville Rain Days, May 25 – 27
May 22, 2018 – Boltonville, WI – 101st annual Boltonville Rain Days is Friday, May 25 – Sunday, May 27. Carnival Rides by Wenzel Amazements *Advance wristbands are available at Marshall’s Citgo in Boltonville & Kohns Citgo & Kohns Bp in Kewaskum Advance Wristbands $17 at event $20 Wristband
Head nod to history and the old grandstand at Regner Park
May 21, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The 2018 Washington County Fair is still a couple months away but let’s take a brief trip back in time and run a history check on the first fairgrounds and an interesting part of local history featuring the old wooden grandstand.
Signs for Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant ‘coming soon’ to West Bend
May 21, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Signs for the new Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant popped up over the weekend at 501 Wildwood Road in West Bend. The former Mother’s Day/ Dairy Queen location will soon be home to the restaurant owned by Felix Sanchez. It was
Obit: Jace William Burke, 4, of West Bend
May 21, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Jace William Burke, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, and its many complications, 4-year-old Jace took his last earthly breath at 3:30 a.m., on May 18th, 2018. He was born on September 20, 2013 to Timothy and Heather
Rescue crews called for unresponsive 27-year-old at motel in Kewaskum | By Chief Tom Bishop
May 21, 2018 – Kewaskum, WI – On May 21, 2018 at approximately 11:16 a.m., the Kewaskum Police Department and Kewaskum Fire Department Rescue Squad were dispatched to the Bonne Belle Motel, 900 Prospect Drive in the Village of Kewaskum for an unresponsive male. A 27-year-old male was staying
VIDEO | Semi fire off I41 courtesy Paula Anderson
May 21, 2018 – Town of Polk, WI – Right place, right time for cub reporter Paula Anderson and son No. 2 as they were shopping Saturday afternoon and managed to capture some video of a semi cab going up in flames. Click HERE to see what happened.
73-year-old man stopped for 8th offense OWI
May 21, 2018 – West Bend, WI – On Wednesday May 16, 2018 at 4:44 p.m., a citizen reported a motorist drinking a beer in his vehicle as he was driving away from a business on S. Main Street. A West Bend Police Officer observed the vehicle heading northbound
Groundbreaking for new education center at St. Gabriel Parish in Hubertus | By Danny Dulak
May 21, 2018 – Hubertus, WI – Saint Gabriel Parish celebrated the culmination of its $5 million campaign with a groundbreaking Sunday morning for the new education center. The church, located on Highway 164 in Hubertus, titled its campaign ‘Many parts one body.’ The education center will be attached
UW-WC Summer Sports Camps – Register today for volleyball, basketball and soccer
Washington Co., WI – UW-Washington County is running a series of summer sports camps including girls volleyball, co-ed soccer and co-ed basketball. Dates and registration are below. All camps are held at the UW-Washington County campus.
Cloudy skies and eager customers welcome the opening of the 2018 W.B. Farmers’ Market
May 21, 2018 – West Bend, WI – There was a healthy supply of tall, green, fresh, homegrown asparagus during the Saturday, May 19, opening of the Downtown West Bend Farmers’ Market. Vendors had tubs full of asparagus, each bundle wrapped tight with a rubberband. The recipe heard
Come celebrate Boltonville Rain Days, May 25 – 27
May 21, 2018 – Boltonville, WI – 101st annual Boltonville Rain Days is Friday, May 25 – Sunday, May 27. Carnival Rides by Wenzel Amazements *Advance wristbands are available at Marshall’s Citgo in Boltonville & Kohns Citgo & Kohns Bp in Kewaskum Advance Wristbands $17 at event $20 Wristband
Jobs, jobs, jobs at Desert-Aire in Germantown
Germantown, WI – Desert-Aire in Germantown is looking for full-time brazer and builder/assembly positions. Click HERE for more details.
POUND in the Park is coming to Regner Park this summer
May 21, 2018 – West Bend, WI – POUND In The Park’s first event this summer, sponsoring the City of West Bend’s Recreation Division. Come POUND with us! Registration begins at 6 p.m. – $10 entry fee, Ripstix provided (first come, first serve). Class begins at 6:30 p.m. Parking
VIDEO | Josh Petty says ‘Thanks for the prayers and support’
May 20, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Ran into Josh Petty, 22, at the Downtown West Bend Farmers’ Market on Saturday and took the opportunity to pass along what an inspiration he has been with how he battled his health issue. His parents were by his side.
Jobs, jobs, jobs at Cedar Creek Pet Resort
May 20, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – There are several job openings at Cedar Creek Pet Resort, 3473 State Road 60, in Jackson. Job: Receptionist/Bather Job Purpose: Book reservations, Check clients into and out of the facility, give facility tours, assist groomers with bathing, brushing and drying pets.
Legendary Whitetails announces Top 10 Father’s Day gifts | By Ryan Johnson
May 20, 2018 – Slinger, WI – “Legendary Whitetails Announces Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts” Father’s Day is right around the corner. For many of you, that means it’s time for the annual question: “What should I get dad this year?” If your dad happens to like the outdoors,
Free adult swim lessons at the Kettle Moraine YMCA – Beginner classes start Monday, May 21
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May 20, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The FREE Adult Swim Lesson week is coming up! Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just starting out, there is a class for everyone. If you haven’t had a chance to register for any classes yet, there is still time!
VIDEO | 6th annual Fiesta Latina is in full swing at Regner Park
May 20, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Lots of family fun underway at Regner Park in West Bend at the 6th annual Fiesta Latina. The event benefits Casa Guadalupe in West Bend. There’s lots of fabulous food and music, a jalapeno eating contest, dancing, and much more. Runs
Flags at half-staff: Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas
May 20, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Our Nation grieves with those affected by the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. May God heal the injured and may God comfort the wounded, and may God be with the victims and with the victims’ families. As a
VIDEO | This is what I’m thankful for ….. Brought to you by Interfaith Caregivers | By Kendahl Skomski
May 20, 2018 – Washington Co., WI – Welcome to a Sunday series where neighbors take a moment to give thanks for something in their lives that affected them this past week. Bob is a volunteer with Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County and he is thankful for his wife. Bob invites you
VIDEO | Thanks for supporting the Slinger School District music programs
May 20, 2018 – Slinger, WI – A note of thanks for all who attended the S.A.M.B.A. Chicken Dinner on Saturday. The large turnout helped support music programs in the Slinger School District.
VIDEO | Rally Time Sports Bar in West Bend prepping for volleyball leagues
May 20, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Rally Time Sports Bar, 1373 N. Main Street, in West Bend is getting ready for the outdoor volleyball season. Leagues are forming for volleyball and bags. This week landscapers dug out a foot and a half of sand at the volleyball