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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Release 2025 Rustic Roads Guide, Celebrate 50th Year of First Rustic Road
Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road dedicated in 1975, now featuring 126 throughout the state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the publication of the new 2025 Rustic Roads Guide. The latest edition features backroad trips on 126 Rustic Roads and highlights the 50th anniversary of the first Rustic Road designation in Taylor County. “Starting with our first Rustic Road in Taylor County, for the past 50 years, this unique program
Tuesday, June 10, 2025Gov. Evers, Department of Tourism Announce Third Record-Breaking Year in a Row for Wisconsin Tourism
Wisconsin tourism saw a record-high $25.8 billion in total economic impact in 2024, welcomed a record-breaking 114.4 million visits, and generated a record $1.7 billion in state and local revenue MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry in 2024 saw its third consecutive record-breaking year of economic impact under the Evers Administration. According to 2024 economic impact data, the tourism industry
Wednesday, June 04, 2025Friends of Library Donations in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 4, 2025 For further information contact: Trisha Smith, Library Director, at (262) 253-7760 or smithp@germantownlibrarywi.orgLibrary Friends Group Donated $40,000 to Support the Germantown Community Library in 2025 Germantown, Wisconsin) The Friends of the Germantown Community Library generously donated $40,000 in funds to the library for 2025 at their monthly friends meeting. Funding will go to support over 100 library programs this year such as adult craft classes,
Wednesday, May 28, 2025Emergency Preparedness Resources: Make a Plan
WEST BEND, WI - Make a plan today! Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area and make a plan, so you and your family are ready when disaster strikes. Check out Ready.Gov Make a Plan (ready.gov/plan) and follow the easy, 4-Step process so you can be prepared! Learn more details about basic kits for home fire escape plans, car safety, and basic emergency supplies, along with plans for older adults/caregivers, pets and
Tuesday, May 20, 2025Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s retirement, effective Aug. 8, 2025. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2026.To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Mon., June 9, 2025. The application can be found on
Tuesday, May 20, 2025Transportation Solution Symposium Drives Washington County Workforce in the Right Direction
Germantown, WI: A Transportation Solutions Symposium was held at the American Legion Post 1 on May 13, 2025. The event was hosted by the Waukesha Ozaukee Washington Workforce Development as well as the Germantown Chamber of Commerce to help companies recognize and create potential transportation-centered solutions for their workforce. Professionals from a plethora of transportation companies and initiatives gave spirited addresses regarding efficient and sustainable commuting practices. Topics included
Tuesday, May 20, 2025WCHS holds MEGA Rummage Sale to benefit pets facing health barriers.
Washington County Humane Society will put on its 15th annual MEGA Rummage Sale fundraiser to benefit the Emergency Animal Medical Fund, which provides a wide range of health and wellness resources to pets in great need. To date, over $500,000 has been raised to strengthen the fund. MEGA Rummage Sale is often considered the largest resale event in the county, drawing over 4,500 shoppers in 2024. The entirety of the 30,000+ square foot Ziegler Family Expo Center is filled with neatly-organized and
Wednesday, May 14, 2025Community Voices Wanted: Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Community Health Improvement
Community Voices Wanted: Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Community Health Improvement Planning All who live, work, or play in Washington or Ozaukee County are invited to participate in a survey about community health and attend facilitated community discussions to inform the 2026-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan. Feedback gathered will help community coalitions prioritize how to improve health by developing programs and events. Health departments are required by law to assess the
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025Washington County Caregiver Coalition offers Confident Caregiver Conference
For Immediate Release:Washington County Caregiver Coalition offers Confident Caregiver Conference WEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Caregiver Coalition is offering an event designed to provide Family Caregivers with the knowledge they need to provide safe, smart in-home care for loved ones. Most caregivers never planned to be caregivers, whether for a spouse, a parent, a sibling or a friend. As a result, most caregivers are not trained for many of the tasks that are necessary to provide care safely
Wednesday, April 30, 2025Washington County Launches New Water Education Campaign
WEST BEND, WI –Washington County is announcing a new initiative aimed at water education and featuring a new website hub. The education campaign is part of the county’s Water Health Initiatives which were named a strategic priority last year centering around balancing development with conservation. The county re-envisioned the vintage ‘water drop’ character that will be used throughout the campaign. County Executive Josh Schoemann said, “we strive to preserve the natural beauty of the lakes,
Friday, April 25, 2025Washington County Golf Course Clubhouse Expansion
For Immediate Release: Contact: Fran McLaughlin (262) 343-6846 April 25, 2025Washington County Golf Course Clubhouse Expansion WEST BEND, Wis. — This month, the Washington County Board approved an expansion plan concept for the Washington County Golf Course (WCGC) as part of its Capital Improvement Planning. The project includes clubhouse remodeling and an addition to house golf simulators and will now head to a final design phase. The final scope of the project has not yet been finalized. WCGC will
Monday, April 21, 2025Leadership Germantown Class of 2025 & 2026
For Immediate Release April 21, 2025 Leadership Germantown Class of 2025 & 2026 Germantown: The accomplishments of the Leadership Germantown Class of 2025 will be celebrated at their Commencement on Thursday, May 8, 12:00 – 1:30PM at Life Church. The class has successfully completed their year which for each participant consisted of8 sessions = 64 hours of leadership training, tours, networking, and learning about the Germantown community4 hours of volunteering outside of classOver 30 hours
Monday, April 07, 2025Washington County Issues Fire/EMS Grant Funding
Washington County Issues Fire/EMS Grant Funding WEST BEND, WI— Washington County has designated $1,000,000 of one-time funding in 2025 to support Fire/EMS efforts at the local level. These grants will provide financial assistance directly to local municipalities that fund eligible fire departments and fire/EMS organizations to assist with the provision of critical staffing, training, and equipment. All Washington County municipalities are eligible to receive the funds, except for the City of West
