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State Health Department Highlights Beaver Dam Crisis Stabilization Facility
(Beaver Dam) The Wisconsin Department of Health is highlighting five crises stabilization facilities now open across the state, including one in Beaver Dam. Crisis stabilization facilities support people who cannot stay in their community safely, but do not need to be hospitalized. Funded by the Department of Health Services, the centers provide a dedicated location for this level of care for most counties.
Community fireworks, Waupun inmates’ families, Barn Hunt dog sport
We talk about fireworks safety and learn about what it takes to put on a community-level fireworks display. Then family members from current and deceased Waupun Correctional Institute prisoners share their stories. And we talk about a new sport for dogs gaining popularity in Wisconsin. Fireworks 101. We learn what...
Kewaskum US 45 resurfacing project; construction begins July 8
KEWASKUM, Wis. - A $2.59 million resurfacing project along US 45 in the Village of Kewaskum has been approved by the state. Payne and Dolan, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project, which will take place on US 45 between westbound County H and westbound WIS 28. Construction is...
ATV/UTV Routes in the City of Hartford
Hartford Common Council's recent decision approved the city of Hartford streets as ATV/UTV routes. The new routes are not yet opened. An ordinance must be publicly posted, notifications must be made to several outside governmental agencies, and the new routes have to be posted. The work is underway regarding those items.
Beaver Dam Council Hears Update On Mass Transit Study
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council heard a presentation this week on a mass transit feasibility study. In January, Beaver Dam contracted with SRF Consulting Group to conduct the transit study. Over the last several months, SRF has analyzed existing conditions, identified opportunities for improvement, as well as developed...
Fireworks/4th of July parades: What’s in store across Washington County
West Bend, WI – The annual 4th of July parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. in downtown West Bend followed by festivities at Regner Park that will include food, kids’ games, a Duck Derby, and live music. Head over to Riverside Park for music and dancing starting at...
Central Fire and EMS District to re-evaluate signs
The Central Fire & EMS board decided to move an update to the stations’ signage on to next year’s budget as well as temporarily increase the per diem payment for EMT trips to Marshfield due to the construction on Highway 13, making trips longer, at their most recent meeting on June 20. They also decided to extend chief Joe Mueller’s contract for 90 days while considerations are made on a longer term contract.
Washington County Exec Schoemann: Statement on Chancellor Mone announcement
WEST BEND, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann issued the following statement following the announcement that Chancellor Mark Mone will end his tenure as chancellor at UW-Milwaukee next July:. I’ve come to know UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and his team well over the past years as we faced the...
Fourth of July will be Booming!
Fourth of July fireworks and parades are scheduled to go on time, with the release of this story. A parade begins at 2 p.m. in downtown Hartford, followed by live music at the Centennial Park Pavilion at 6 p.m. The fireworks show is scheduled at dusk at Independence Park. The...
Depression Era Fun on the 4th and the County Fair 90 years ago | By Dave Bohn
Washington Co., WI – For over 15 years, Dave Bohn wrote down memories of his childhood, growing up on the family farm, just south of West Bend on Hwy P. He hopes his writings will preserve the often-overlooked stories of ordinary farmers and everyday farm life in rural Washington County during the Great Depression through the eyes of a local farm boy.
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