New Year’s Resolution: Add Smart Power Strips Or Unplug To Save Money Forgotten Home Devices Cost Consumers Up To $90/Year On The Energy Bill New studies conducted by Alliant Energy show that residential electric customers could reduce their overall use by up to nine percent by taking a thorough inventory of everything that’s plugged in and selectively shutting down unused, always-on

So It Goes By Andrew Johnson Local Homeless In 2019, there was a statewide effort by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association to bring awareness to the problem of homelessness throughout the state. At first, I did not think the issue was applicable to our area. However, my son Matthew worked at one of the homeless shelters in West Bend in Washington County last year and he brought to my attention

Safety Tips To Make Your Holidays Happy This Season The next two weeks will be filled with travel, cooking, gifting and togetherness for many Americans, but there are also risks that come along with the hustle and bustle of the season. “The holidays can be a busy time for many people, but don’t let it distract you from taking simple precautions to ensure your family stays safe into

Village Considers Expanding Facilities By Anne Trautner The Village of Kewaskum’s Shared Facility Committee met with representatives from Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc, on Thursday, Dec. 19. Brian Nelson, Doug Barnes and Greg Strand from the Zimmerman firm presented possible facility upgrades for the building that houses Village Hall, the Kewaskum Police Department and the Kewaskum

Healthy Community Fund Awards Over $240,000 In Grants To Area Non-Profits The Healthy Community Fund has awarded $244,385 in grants to nine area non-profit organizations. Representatives of recipient organizations attended an awards luncheon at Froedtert West Bend Hospital on Friday, Dec. 6, to receive their funding. The agencies selected to receive funding this year include Albrecht Free