Guest Editorial: Mayor Kraig Sadownikow
April 6, 2017 – West Bend, WI - It has been six years since this community first trusted then elected me to be its’ Mayor. Thank you for re-electing me to a third term...
Holy Trinity Recycle Day is coming up Saturday, April 15.
Kewaskum, WI - Holy Trinity Recycle Day is coming up Saturday, April 15.
Prayers requested for local family
April 6, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - A simple request that you take a moment today to keep a family in the community in your prayers as their loved one goes through the...
The 35th annual Kiwanis Brunch with the Easter Bunny is April 8 at The...
West Bend, WI - Make your Easter plans early and come out to The Columbian on Saturday, April 8 for the 35th annual Kiwanis pancake-sausage brunch with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are available at...
Judging tonight at WB Mutual Prairie Center for new anti-drug slogan
April 6, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Students at schools across Washington County including West Bend, Kewaskum, Slinger and Germantown are competing for a traveling trophy as they come up with an anti-drug...
West Bend Cinema will soon serve beer and wine
April 6, 2017 - West Bend, WI - The West Bend Cinema, 2014 Parkway Drive, will soon serve beer and wine. The West Bend Common Council approved an original Class B Beer/C Wine license this...
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs at Heiser Chevrolet Cadillac in West Bend
West Bend, WI - Heiser Chevrolet Cadillac in West Bend is looking for a brand consultant. The full-time position has a flexible schedule and pays $16 an hour.
Looks like gas prices on the rise in Washington County
April 6, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - If you have a chance to fill up today you may want to take advantage of it as it appears gas prices are making a quick...
Obit: Donna J. Scarpace, 87, of West Bend.
April 5, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Donna J. Scarpace, 87, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Ivy Manor, surrounded by her family.
Donna was born on January 23,...
Inspire Washington County – effort designed to unite educators and employers
April 5, 2017 - West Bend, WI - School district administrators from West Bend, Hartford, Kewaskum, and Slinger met at Moraine Park Technical College this week to discuss implementation of a new program for...
A couple large developments before WB Plan Commission tonight. Meeting starts at 6 p.m.
April 5, 2017 - West Bend, WI - There are a couple pretty large construction proposals on the agenda for tonight's West Bend Plan Commission including the construction of an 111,047-square-foot indoor storage facility, located...
Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg welcome new Paralegal
April 5, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP in West Bend welcomes its new Paralegal, Claudia McGuire.
McGuire graduated Marquette University in 1997 with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. She...
Hat tip to Horicon Bank for taking over sponsorship of July 4th fireworks in...
April 5, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Be sure to thank your local bankers at Horicon Bank for stepping up to sponsor the fireworks during this year's July 4th celebration at Riverside Park...
Obit: John Allan Reinertsen, 89, of West Bend. His quick wit and impish...
April 4, 2017 - West Bend, WI - John Allan Reinertsen, 89, died peacefully at his home in West Bend, Wisconsin on April 2, 2017.
He devoted his life to serving others and was known...
Judge Todd Martens re-elected to Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 3
April 4, 2017 - Washington Co., WI - Washington County Circuit Court Judge Todd Martens was re-elected to the bench in Branch 3.
Unofficial results show Martens beating challenger Robert Olson 73% to 26%.
Clerks will...
Slinger senior Connor Zapfel takes third in men’s Giant Slalom. By Lexi Bullis
April 4, 2017 - Slinger, WI - Lexi Bullis from Slinger High School is competing in the 2017 USASA National snowboarding championships in Colorado. She's been filing stories this week. Her latest post is...
Obit: Joseph J. Ecker, 88, of West Bend. He was an original...
April 4, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Joseph J. Ecker, 88, of West Bend passed away on April 2, 2017 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born...
West Bend Police investigate skeletal remains found in wetland area of Parkway Drive
April 4, 2017 - West Bend, WI - On Monday, April 3, 2017 at approximately 5 p.m. a 34-year-old man was hiking through Quass Creek Parkway, 2100 Parkway Drive, West Bend when he observed...
It’s Election Day and polls are open until 8 p.m.
April 4, 2017 - West Bend, WI - Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Election Day. Be sure to bring a photo ID.
The weather forecast calls for morning rain and then mostly...