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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...
History lost: West Bend Germanfest mural is disposed of… “I think they burned it”
Dec. 8, 2016 - West Bend, WI - A news tip came in last week that hit me like a punch in the gut....
Lillian Oelhafen celebrates her 100th birthday with a few close friends. Click here to...
Nov. 28, 2016 - Allenton, WI - The parking lot at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on Highway D in Allenton was packed Sunday afternoon...
Washington Co. Attorney is relieved of her duties
Nov. 15, 2016 - A unanimous decision today by the Washington County Executive Committee to enter into a separation agreement with Washington County Attorney...
Polka is a kick-up-your-heels tradition at Germanfest
The AlteKamaraden band from Freistadt was the first group to play at Germanfest in 1986. Their stage was the street corner in front of...
A bit of history on how Germanfest got its start in WB
The city of West Bend has always held fast to a strong German tradition and 31 years ago neighbors turned out to raise a...
Josh Schoemann: Breaking through Bureaucracy
It seems that for as long as there has been a Washington County, Wisconsin, with an eastern boarder not along Lake Michigan (circa 1853),...
Wash Cty Admin Delivers State of County Address
2016 State of the County Address
Promises made, promises kept
Washington County Administrator Joshua Schoemann delivered his annual State of the County address at the recent...
If there is a better farmers’ market than the one in downtown West Bend,...
Situated in the heart of Main St. near Old Settler’s Park, the market attracts residents and tourists alike.
Farmers, business owners and organic shoppers are...
New amphitheater stage at Fair Park taking shape
The Washington County Fair doesn't kick off until July 26 but progress is being made on the new Silver Lining amphitheater.
The new 50 x...
Hartford Weekly update by Steve Volkert
Administrators Update: If anyone is asked, the Park/public bathrooms have always been opened for the season the first weekend in May. That will be...
Weekly Washington Co. updates by Joshua Schoemann
General Updates
Final Management Team Meeting – On Monday morning Former Chairman Tennies, Attorney Nass, HR Director Scott and I had our final...
Memorial service Monday for Randy Miller
There will be a memorial service Monday, April 25 for Randy Miller
According to an article from the Desert Trail, TWENTYNINE PALMS — A Twentynine...
UPDATE: Former Wash. Co. Park Supervisor killed in accident
Washington County employees are recovering from a one-two punch after learning today that one of their former co-workers was killed in a motor vehicle...
Rick Gundrum is heavy favorite as new Washington Co. Board Chair
A changing of the guard of sorts today on the Washington County Board as long-time County Board Chairman Herb Tennies turns over his gavel...
Thank you proclamation Monday for Dist. 3 alderman Ed Duquaine
A proclamation will be read at the West Bend Common Council meeting Monday in honor of outgoing Dist. 3 alderman Ed Duquaine who is...
Work gets underway for new amphitheater
With the rain and the snow in our rear-view mirror, construction is getting underway for the new main stage at the Washington County Fair...
Washington Co. weekly updates
General Updates
Employee Town Hall Meetings – This week was packed with seven “Town Hall Meetings” where we provided important updates to County employees...
Bill Lutz – firefighter and Germanfest volunteer
Bill Lutz, 76, worked at the West Bend Fire Department for over 25 years. “He was one of the original six full-time firefighters...
Kind words and fond memories during visitation for Doug Ziegler, 89
A steady stream of well wishers gathered at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon to pay their respects to the family of...