Heavy Rain Causes Local Flooding By Anne Trautner The Milwaukee River rose above its banks in Kewaskum last week as heavy rains moved across the area last week. A total of 5.3 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours, according to village records. “Last Wednesday we received a number of calls from residents asking, reporting that they had flooded basements,” Village Administrator

Fair Week Arrives In Washington County By Anne Trautner Fair week has arrived in Washington County. It is something many have been preparing for all year long. Although the fair officially kicked off on Tuesday, the fairgrounds were already starting to bustle with people on Monday. Rabbits and poultry were being checked in. It was the entry day for home environment, knitting, crocheting,