Padway’s on Big Cedar Lake is open for business. “I’m proud of our staff,...
March 10, 2017 - Big Cedar Lake, WI - Padway's on Big Cedar Lake is open for business.
“We’re enjoying a booming business,” said owner Joe Weinshel.
During a Saturday afternoon conversation Weinshel stood at the end...
7 year old from West Bend to receive legislative commendation today at school.
March 10, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Serenity Sunde is getting a little bit more time in the spotlight. Today the 7 year old will receive a legislative citation for her good work...
Building a legacy in light of family tragedy. “Alina’s approach with children was about...
March 10, 2017 - Allenton, WI - Herb Ellis and his daughter Alina were a pretty high-profile pair in the educational arena in Washington County.
Herb was a retired teacher in the Hartford School District...
Development updates: Pizza Ranch easement gets green light, St. Frances Cabrini to install new...
March 10, 2017 - West Bend, WI - A quick rundown of some Plan Commission approvals and construction in the city of West Bend.
During this week's Plan Commission meeting a green light was given...
Allenton Fire Department recognizes volunteers during annual awards banquet. By Ron Naab
March 10, 2017 - Allenton, WI - Recently the Allenton Volunteer Fire Department took time to honor a number of individuals at its 2016 Annual Appreciation and Awards Banquet. The occasion was introduced in...
West Bend names Spirit of the Silver Lining Award recipients across the Midwest
March 10, 2017 - West Bend, WI – West Bend Mutual Insurance Company recently presented the Spirit of the
Silver Lining Award to seven of its agents in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Additionally, West Bend...
Coffee Syndicate at Mad Max BP in West Bend offers a $2 deal for...
West Bend, WI - There's a new special for the month of March at Coffee Syndicate inside the new Mad Max BP, 1229 S. Main Street in West Bend.
Buy one specialty coffee drink and...
Washington County Ice Squirt C team secure state title. By Kerri J Ast
March 9, 2017 - West Bend, WI - The Washington County Ice Squirt C team won the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association Squirt 2C State Championship.
On Sunday, March 5 the Ice defeated Kenosha 5-4 in...
West Bend officials considering 2 offers on former Gehl property on Water Street.
https://youtu.be/epodz5Z1yZE
March 9, 2017 - West Bend, WI - City officials in West Bend will be reviewing a couple development proposals in the coming weeks. Mayor Kraig Sadownikow spoke during a Common Sense Citizens meeting...
Gov. Walker approves $500,000 for improvements for Hartford Municipal Airport
March 9, 2017 - Hartford, WI - Governor Scott Walker approved $500,000 in funding to provide design plans and advance work for real estate acquisition for the Hartford Municipal Airport.
Matt Malicki, airport development engineer...
WashingtonCountyInsider.com receives positive testimonials. No. 1 and No. 2 on the Google Search Engine...
March 9, 2017 - washingtoncountyinsider.com was first published Dec. 9, 2015 and in that short period of time it has registered over 3.3 million views with a weekly audience topping 600,000. Thanks for all...
The history of Thecla Richter – life of a West Bend nurse during WWI....
March 9, 2017 – West Bend, WI – Resident historian Lee Krueger is looking to highlight his great aunt Thecla Richter, who served as a nurse during WWI.
Below are two letters home from Richter...
Father and daughter pass away on same day. Obituary for Alina and Herbert...
March 8, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Alina S. Ellis, 38, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, the same day her father, Herbert Ellis passed away.
Alina was born on June...
A family tradition in West Bend announces it is For Sale
Feb. 10, 2017 - West Bend, WI - The Moehr girls are notifying staff today they’ve made a family decision.
“We are announcing as a family we’ve decided to sell our business Toucan Custard,” said...
A bit of history on how Germanfest got its start in WB
West Bend, WI - The city of West Bend has always held fast to a strong German tradition and 32 years ago neighbors turned out to raise a toast to Gemütlichkeit.
On Aug. 30, 1986...
New business to open in 2018 in former Sears building in downtown West Bend
Jan. 1, 2018- West Bend, WI - The old Sears building in downtown West Bend, is being revamped and a new Vietnamese, sushi and Chinese restaurant will be opening. “This will be a bar...
End of a legacy as former co-owner of Dick’s Pizza is laid to rest
Nov. 17, 2016 - West Bend, WI - The final tie to Dick's Pizza in West Bend will be laid to rest today as the funeral for Jacqueline J. Schlicht (nee Cary, formerly Turnquist)...
Large crowd turns out for Wet Down in Allenton
Photo submitted by Carey Strupp
More than 100 people and 17 area fire departments were on hand Wednesday afternoon to help Allenton baptize its new fire truck.
VIDEO: Woman calls 911 for woodchuck in kitchen
https://youtu.be/YMdzVyYcKR0
"We assumed it was very small and we got a cooler and when the officer approached it the woodchuck stood up and it was very large and very fast," said Jean Reddemann from the...
Theo Richter icehouse | By Lee Krueger
Town of West Bend, WI - Today’s 1920 history photo is courtesy Lee Krueger. It’s the Theo Richter icehouse. I was after a photo of maple syrup tree tapping. Krueger said the weather is...