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US 45 resurfacing project in the Village of Kewaskum set to begin July 9, 2024
Washington County, WI – To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $2.59 million resurfacing project along US 45, between westbound County H and westbound WIS 28 in the Village of Kewaskum, Washington County. Payne and Dolan, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project. Construction is scheduled to begin July 8, 2024.
Washington County Fair offers free admission to volunteers | By Interfaith Caregivers of Washington Co.
Washington County, WI – Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County, 2347A W. Washington St., West Bend, WI, encourages the greater community to lend a hand at the Washington County Fair this year. The Fair runs from July 23 through July 28, 2024.
7-8-24 fdl man in custody following high speed chase
A Fond du Lac man is in custody following a high speed chase that ended in Washington County. The chase started shortly before 10:30 pm Friday when a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle that ran a stop sign on Highway B near Interstate 41. The vehicle fled south at a high rate of speed and eventually crashed in a ditch near Slinger. A passenger tried to flee on foot but was apprehended by a state patrol trooper. The driver, a 32 year old Fond du Lac man, was arrested at gun point. The passenger received injuries running through thick vegetation and was transported to the hospital for treatment. He had a nationwide felony arrest warrant. Some bystander vehicles struck tire deflation devices during the 41 mile long chase and received flat tires.
4th of July on the farm in West Bend, Wi, in the 1930’s | By Dave Bohn
West Bend, WI – Fourth of July on the Farm in the 1930’s 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.
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...
Remember when Cedarburg July 4 parade was featured in country singer Toby Keith video
Washington Co., WI – A bit of local history as we drift into the July 4th holiday. Neighbors in Ozaukee County will remember the July 4th parade in 2011 when that event was filmed for a Toby Keith video. Bob and Mary Ihlenfeld of Washington County also had some...
Witte Vegetable Farm closed for 4th of July, new hours starting July 8 | By Gus Witte
July 3, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – Witte’s Vegetable Market, 2313 County Hwy NN, in West Bend, WI, is a family owned-and-operated farm that sells vegetables and fruits. I don’t know how many times I have to remind myself that no two farming seasons are ever the same but this season sure has been a smack in the face. I seriously can’t remember another season where it just kept raining this frequently. However, we control what we can and the rest we leave to the Lord.
This Germantown woman changed careers during the pandemic. Now she's a top real estate agent.
In April 2020, when Alex Derenne suddenly lost her restaurant job in sales, the world also was on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Just two months earlier, Derenne had started a new job as sales & catering manager of The Bartolotta Restaurants. But by April, she was left without any job due to the pandemic. "I felt lost," she said.
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...
Schmidt Century Farm posts holiday hours; closed July 4
Washington County, WI – Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St. Anthony Road, in West Bend, WI will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 3034 for the holiday. The store will be open on Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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