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Remembering my days at Rusco School | 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 and his school days. 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.
Reports of Scam Artists in Washington County
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a recent incident in the Town of Wayne, which involved two men going door to door possibly in a mid-1990s early 2000s white pickup truck, with a tank in the bed. They offered to spray a chemical on the roof of a home, in order to prolong the life of the roof.
Most Wanted
WEST BEND — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that John Thomas Koss is this week’s Most Wanted. According to the release, Koss has a felony warrant out for his arrest for two counts of bail jumping and one for failure to appear. Koss is...
Washington County Natural Resources Department to host 4th annual Hops and Hounds in Germantown
GERMANTOWN — The Washington County Natural Resources Department recently announced that they will be hosting their 4th annual Hops & Hounds event on Friday at Homestead Hollow County Park, N120-W19809 Freistadt Road in Germantown. According to the release from the county, this special beer garden event supports the Washington...
VIDEO | Enjoy summer and spend a day at Lake Lenwood
West Bend, WI – One of the hidden gems in Washington County is Lake Lenwood, 7053 Lenwood Drive, just east off Highway 144. Look for the big yellow sign. Beach opens daily at 10 a.m. Lake Lenwood is a daily recreational spot. If you don’t want to camp, you...
Visit West Bend is holding photo contest for County Fair tickets
WEST BEND — Visit West Bend is holding a summer celebration photo contest with the winner receiving free tickets to the Washington County Fair. According to a Facebook post from Visit West Bend, people can submit photos of summer celebrations online, at tinyurl.com/jnzhjjx8, to enter the contest. You must also include your name, email address and where the photo was taken. Providing a caption is optional.
Convicted felon arrested following chase from FDL into Washington Co., WI | By Sgt Andrew Kohlmann
July 6, 2024 – Fond du Lac, WI – On July 5 at 10:19 p.m. a Fond du Lac County Deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly and driving through a stop sign at a high rate of speed on County Highway B near I41 in Fond du Lac County.
7/6/24 FDL County High Speed Pursuit
The pursuit of a 32-year-old Fond du Lac man who sped through a stop sign on Fond du Lac County Highway B Friday night took a Sheriff’s deputy into Washington County. A maneuver was used on Interstate 41 near Slinger to try and stop the suspect’s vehicle, but he was able to regain control and get back onto the highway. He continued heading south. Washington County Sheriff’s deputies and Germantown Police then successfully deployed tire deflation devices. In trying to avoid them the driver tried to exit the highway on County Line Road and lost control driving into a ditch where the vehicle became disabled. A passenger ran from the vehicle but was taken into custody by a State Trooper. The Fond du Lac man who was driving the vehicle is facing felony charges and the passenger, a convicted felon, was wanted on a nationwide warrant by Probation and Parole. He is also charged with resisting or obstructing. The pursuit lasted approximately 41 miles.
New Radios for the West Bend Fire Department
Grant funding for the West Bend Fire Department was recently approved, from Washington County in the form of a radio equipment grant. West Bend Fire Chief Les Norin says it's due to the increased staff members. "We'll put the radios in new riding positions. We've been able to put them...
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