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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.
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...
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.
West Bend council postpones action on UWM-WC termination agreement
WEST BEND — The West Bend Common Council postponed action on the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee-Washington County termination agreement between the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, the city of West Bend and Washington County at their meeting Monday, among other business. According to West Bend City Attorney Ian...
UW-Whitewater graduates 43 county students
WHITEWATER — UW-Whitewater announced recently that 43 students from Washington County have graduated from the university following the 2024 spring semester. Tyler Arthur Aidan Bray (Magna Cum Laude) Spencer Esposito (Magna Cum Laude) Alexis Lancelle (Summa Cum Laude) Emma Radtke (Summa Cum Laude) Kate Richmond Alex Scamfer Rachel Stapelman Janaya Walker (Magna Cum Laude)
Get lost in the sauce of Dairy Queen’s NEW chicken strip basket flavors
Washington County, WI – Dairy Queen’s Honey BBQ and NEW Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Baskets slam dunk on flavor. Stop in at your local Dairy Queen (West Bend, Jackson, or Kewaskum) and get lost in the sauce of our latest chicken strip baskets.
Germantown Legion to use grant for Space Force flagpole
GERMANTOWN — The Germantown American Legion Post 1 was named a recipient of a Washington County Tourism grant earlier this year, and on Thursday the county announced that the Legion would use the $5,000 to erect a flagpole for the U.S. Space Force at the Military Services Memorial. According...
Krebs Pleasant View Farms in Hartford is a hidden gem in Washington County, WI
Washington Co., WI – What exactly does a garlic farmer do other than grow, well, garlic – that popular seasoning used worldwide. Dana Krebs, Emily Thiel, and Lisa Stuht of Krebs Pleasant View Farms, 4680 Kettle Moraine Road., Hartford, WI can tell you. Their family has been in the garlic-growing business for over nine years and has nearly 2 acres dedicated specifically to garlic.
Carthage College announces spring Dean’s List
KENOSHA — Carthage College announced recently that four students from Washington County have made their 2024 spring semester Dean’s List. According to the release, the students include Neva Bergemann of Colgate, James Bucher of Richfield, Kyle Cissne of Slinger and Samuel Kost of West Bend. To make the...
Garage fire investigation in Village of Richfield | By Lt. Ryan Herman
June 24, 2024 – Richfield, WI – On June 24 at approximately 7:50 a.m. the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible garage fire in the Village of Richfield at 3933 Cora Lane. A homeowner called and advised there was heavy black smoke coming from a detached garage on the property. The homeowner advised no one was in the garage and only personal property inside.
Power outages hit southeastern Wisconsin after overnight storms
MILWAUKEE — Severe thunderstorms swept through southeastern Wisconsin overnight, leaving thousands without power. The storms, which triggered watches and warnings throughout the night, brought strong wind gusts, hail and lightning. As of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, We Energies reported over 10,000 customers were experiencing power outages. While not all outages...
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