Local News: Washington Island... 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Advertisment

Washington Island Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Washington Island, WI.

Results 1 - 20 of 115 in Washington Island, WI

  1. Engagement: Ruiz-Hanlin

    Yesterday | WisInfo

    Austin Hanlin, son of David and Jeannette Hanlin of Washington Island, announced his engagement to Rebecca Ruiz of New Milford, Conn.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Geneva College, Wedding

  2. Washington Island: New Year's Day plunge planned

    Saturday Dec 26 | WisInfo

    Jens Hansen, aka Papa Bear, is planning another New Year's Day plunge into the waters of Schoolhouse Beach on the north shore of Washington Island.

    Comment?

  3. Illustrating island life

    Wednesday Dec 23 | WisInfo

    ... Dick Purinton had in mind for a 2007 New Year's resolution. Busy with the everyday duties of running the Washington Island Ferry Line, Purinton was able to easily dismiss the notion - until the arrival of a package in late December 2006. "Just ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve, Ellison Bay, WI, Journalism, Door County, WI

  4. Brussels: Time to pay property taxes

    Saturday Dec 19 | WisInfo

    ... help one out of every three Door County residents. United Way-funded programs reach from Southern Door to Washington Island and include Family Center programs like the Senior Breakfast in Forestville to the crisis line at HELP of Door County and so ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Brussels, WI, Forestville, WI, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Door County, WI, Sturgeon Bay, WI

  5. Washington Island: Lighting workshop presented

    Saturday Dec 19 | WisInfo

    On Dec. 10, Dave Ranney and Emmett Woods presented a hands-on theater lighting workshop at Washington Island School.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Arts, Theater

  6. Traveling Back for Dec. 19

    Saturday Dec 19 | WisInfo

    ... 73, Sawyer; and Mrs. W.C. (Laura) Bussey, 53, Caledonia. Licensed to wed: John Jessen and Clara Kieper, Washington Island, Dec. 24; Alvin Avery and Alida Torstenson, Sturgeon Bay, Dec. 19; Robert Scofield, Sawyer, and Muriel Thalman, Brussels, ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Manitowoc, WI, Wisconsin, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Caledonia, WI

  7. Arni's legacy lives on

    Wednesday Dec 16 | WisInfo

    ... close to seven decades working successfully to fulfill that promise, Richter died Sunday at his home on Washington Island, where he lived all of his 98 years. Those who didn't know the man may know the ferry named after him that was built and ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Sturgeon Bay, WI, Ellison Bay, WI, Door County, WI

  8. Richter, Arni JacobRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 16 | WisInfo

    Arni Jacob Richter, 98, Washington Island, died at his home Sunday morning, Dec.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Obituaries

  9. Rose, GerrieRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 16 | WisInfo

    Gerrie Rose, Washington Island, passed away on Dec. 5, 2009, in Bennington, Vt., after a lengthy illness.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Obituaries

  10. Former ferry line president Richter diesRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | WisInfo

    WASHINGTON ISLAND - Arni Richter, a Washington Island native whose family has run the ferries connecting the island to the Door County mainland for almost 70 years, died Sunday morning at his home.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Obituaries

  11. Arni Richter, who ran Washington Island ferries since 1940, dies at 98Read the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Green Bay Press-Gazette

    Arni Richter, a Washington Island native whose family has run the ferries connecting the island to the Door County mainland for almost 70 years, died Sunday morning at his home.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Obituaries

  12. Forestville: Last chance to shop at store

    Saturday Dec 12 | WisInfo

    ... School. Thus far, 185 children have participated at the stores in Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor and on Washington Island. Children ages 4-12 can shop for presents for immediate family members. Items are priced from 50 cents to $15. Lessons learned ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Forestville, WI, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Door County, WI, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Egg Harbor, WI

  13. Lindsey, Dennis G.Read the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Dec 12 | WisInfo

    Dennis Gerald Lindsey, 98, formerly of Washington Island, passed away quietly at his home in Sturgeon Bay with family and friends by his side on Tuesday, Dec.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Obituaries

  14. Northeast Wisconsin shuts down amidst blizzardRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | WFRV-TV Green Bay

    ... says hundreds of crew members were out in the storm working to restore service. Electrical service to Washington Island was disrupted for a time overnight, and approximately 12,000 customers in Northeast Wisconsin are without power this morning. The ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Wisconsin, Weather, Green Bay, WI, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

  15. Keller Inc. donates to county parks kiosk projectRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | WisInfo

    ... parks.' The kiosks will be placed in 10 of the 19 county parks that stretch from southern Door County to Washington Island. Historical and geographical information will be displayed in the kiosks, as well as rotating information - general rules and ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Kaukauna, WI, Door County, WI, Non-Profit, Sturgeon Bay, WI

  16. Traveling Back for Dec. 9

    Wednesday Dec 9 | WisInfo

    Deaths: Cynthia Martin, 53, Sturgeon Bay; William Tassoul, 87, Brussels; Lester Olson, 80, Sister Bay; Charles Strege, 74, Sturgeon Bay; Barth Rizzo, 87, Kewaunee; John Taube, 72, Sturgeon Bay; Mary Bennett, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, Albany, La.; Lee Nolan, 79, Sturgeon Bay; and Alma Ellefson, 80, Washington Island.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Sturgeon Bay, WI, Sister Bay, WI, Brussels, WI, Kewaunee, WI, Alma, WI

  17. Lindsey, DennisRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | WisInfo

    Dennis Lindsey, 98 years, formerly of Washington Island, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at his home in Sturgeon Bay.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Sturgeon Bay, WI

  18. Volunteer Opportunities for Dec. 5Read the original story

    Saturday Dec 5 | WisInfo

    ... Assist the Family Centers by helping children purchase gifts for their families from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday on Washington Island and from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 12 in Southern Door. Contact the Volunteer Center of Door County at (920)746-7704 or ...

    Comment?

  19. Washington Island: Christmas Store open

    Saturday Dec 5 | WisInfo

    The Children's Christmas Store on Washington Island will be open for business from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Recreation Center.

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Door County, WI, Headphones

  20. Supervisor concerned about proposed senior center

    Wednesday Dec 2 | WisInfo

    ... are delivered or served countywide, including at sites in Forestville, Baileys Harbor, Liberty Grove and Washington Island. Plans for a new senior site were included in the Capital Improvements Plan a couple years ago to replace the current ...

    Comment?

    Related Topix: Door County, WI, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Forestville, WI, Baileys Harbor, WI

Washington Island Job Listings
View or post Washington Island job listings on Topix.
Washington Island Real Estate
News, listings, and foreclosures in Washington Island from Topix.
Washington Island Mortgages
Find mortgage rates in Washington Island on Topix.