Washington County Archive
Passing of retired Washington County Sheriff’s Canine “Gunner” | By Sheriff Martin R. Schulteis
September 14, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – It is with heavy hearts that we announce retired Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office Drug Detection Canine “Gunner” (retired May 2019) passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his loving family. Canine Gunner joined the Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office in October 2009
VIDEO | Honoring Marilyn Merten for dedication and commitment to Washington County
September 8, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Family, friends, and elected officials gathered at Washington County Fair Park to pay tribute to long-time County Board Supervisor Marilyn Merten. Merten was honored with a plaque that read: In honor of Marilyn Merten. Celebrating her years of service to the
VIDEO | Auto Safety Center makes $500 donation to United Way of Washington County
Washington Co., WI – Joe Valind of Auto Safety Center, 3700 W. Washington Street, in West Bend made a generous donation this week to United Way of Washington County. Over the summer Valind was one of several business owners that rallied to support locally-owned restaurants during uncertain times. As
Charges pending in connection with disappearance of Village of Jackson man
September 3, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 34-year-old Town of Addison man in connection with the disappearance of a 30-year-old Village of Jackson man. Stephen Lombard was last seen by his mother leaving their residence in the Village of Jackson in
VIDEO | Honoring Marilyn Merten for dedication and commitment to Washington County
September 3, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Family, friends, and elected officials gathered at Washington County Fair Park on Wednesday evening to pay tribute to long-time County Board Supervisor Marilyn Merten. Merten was honored with a plaque that read: In honor of Marilyn Merten. Celebrating her years of
Southbound ramps on I41 at Highway D, 33, and Highway K closed starting Tuesday, September 1 | By Ron Naab
September 1, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – The southbound on-and-off ramps on I41 at Highway D and Highway 33 will be closed starting today, Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The southbound on ramp at I41 and Highway K will be closed as well. No word when the ramps will
VIDEO | Auto Safety Center makes $500 donation to United Way of Washington County
Washington Co., WI – Joe Valind of Auto Safety Center, 3700 W. Washington Street, in West Bend made a generous donation this week to United Way of Washington County. Over the summer Valind was one of several business owners that rallied to support locally-owned restaurants during uncertain times. As
VIDEO | Auto Safety Center makes $500 donation to United Way of Washington County
Washington Co., WI – Joe Valind of Auto Safety Center, 3700 W. Washington Street, in West Bend made a generous donation this week to United Way of Washington County. Over the summer Valind was one of several business owners that rallied to support locally-owned restaurants during uncertain times. As
WIS 144 culvert replacement project begins Tuesday, August 25
August 20, 2020 – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) WIS 144 culvert replacement project team will close the roadway just south of Washington County K on Tuesday August 25 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will impact both directions of traffic. Project teams will
WIS 144 culvert replacement project begins Tuesday, August 25
August 20, 2020 – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) WIS 144 culvert replacement project team will close the roadway just south of Washington County K on Tuesday August 25 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will impact both directions of traffic. Project teams will
WIS 144 culvert replacement project begins Tuesday, August 25
August 20, 2020 – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) WIS 144 culvert replacement project team will close the roadway just south of Washington County K on Tuesday August 25 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will impact both directions of traffic. Project teams will
WIS 144 culvert replacement project begins Tuesday, August 25
August 20, 2020 – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) WIS 144 culvert replacement project team will close the roadway just south of Washington County K on Tuesday August 25 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will impact both directions of traffic. Project teams will
WIS 144 culvert replacement project begins Tuesday, August 25
August 20, 2020 – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) WIS 144 culvert replacement project team will close the roadway just south of Washington County K on Tuesday August 25 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will impact both directions of traffic. Project teams will
Obituary UPDATE | Sherry Lee Witt, 66, of West Bend
UPDATE: This service has been rescheduled as follows: Memorial Service for Sherry will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home (1315 W Washington St. – West Bend, WI 53095). Inurnment at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield following the service. Sherry’s family
Obituary | Mary Elaine Pischke (nee Oliver), 66, of West Bend
August 20, 2020 – Hartford, WI – Mary “Elaine” Pischke ( nee Oliver) passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 26, 1954 in Antigo, WI to Vernon and Eleanor (nee Mabry) Oliver. Mary “Elaine” married Patrick J. Pischke Sr. on
Registered sex offender released in Richfield | Washington County Sheriff
August 20, 2020 – Washington County, WI – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following notification regarding the release of a registered sex offender into the community. DATE: For Release on 8-21-2020 CASE(S): Community Notification The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant
Guest Editorial | By Josh Schoemann
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Allenton, Boltonville, Education, Fillmore, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Kohlsville, Newburg, Richfield, St. Lawrence, Washington County, West Bend 2 Comments
August 20, 2020 – Washington County, WI – Today, several private schools opened across Washington County. I congratulate these school leaders, parents and students on the courage to start a new year in person, five days a week, following CDC and public health guidance to deliver a safe experience.
WIS 144 culvert replacement project
August 20, 2020 – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) WIS 144 culvert replacement project team will close the roadway just south of Washington County K on Tuesday August 25th between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. The closure will impact both directions of traffic. Project teams will