Washington County Fire Games II turns up the heat
- Sep 6th, 2025 @ 1:55pm CDT
Now in its second year, the Washington County Fire Games returned to Wausau on Saturday, September 6, bringing together local firefighters for a day of ski...
- Source: Source: Washington County News
County seeks grant for Revolutionary Road history project
- Aug 28th, 2025 @ 2:03pm CDT
America’s 250th birthday may not be until next year, but Washington County is already gearing up to be part of the nationwide celebration.
- Source: Source: Washington County News
Washington County TDC seeks voter approval for tourist tax i
- Aug 18th, 2025 @ 4:39pm CDT
The Washington County Tourist Development Council is giving voters a chance to help boost tourism–without raising local taxes.
- Source: Source: WMBB - News Channel 13
Proposed lodging tax increase could be on 2026 ballot
- Aug 15th, 2025 @ 1:39pm CDT
Washington County voters could likely see a referendum regarding a lodging tax increase should commissioners approve placing the measure on the November 20...
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Wausau celebrates 56th annual Possum Fest
- Aug 4th, 2025 @ 3:06pm CDT
The 56th annual Wausau Fun Day and Possum Festival drew crowds with community favorites such as the rooster crowing, cow lowing, and pig calling competitio...
- Source: Source: Washington County News
It was a ‘possum’ start to the 2025 Wausau Possum Festival
- Aug 1st, 2025 @ 11:02pm CDT
The two-day festival kicked off on Friday with a contest and live music.
- Source: Source: WMBB News Channel 13
Wausau Possum Fest kicks off Friday
- Jul 28th, 2025 @ 2:09pm CDT
The 56th annual Wausau Fun Day and Possum Festival returns this weekend with the event kicking off at 6 p.m., Friday, August 1, at the Possum Palace, 3121 ...
- Source: Source: Washington County News
BOCC to dedicate boat ramp at Gap Pond
- Jun 17th, 2025 @ 1:44pm CDT
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will dedicate the newly rebuilt boat launch and dock at Gap Pond in Sunny Hills with a ribbon-cutting c...
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Panhandle Watermelon Festival returns for 69th year
- Jun 4th, 2025 @ 1:36pm CDT
As summer arrives, preparations are underway for the 69th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival, scheduled for Friday, June 20, at Jim Trawick Park and Satu...
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Garden Club continues butterfly garden tradition
- May 29th, 2025 @ 1:49pm CDT
Members of the Chipley Garden Club, including Mary Morris, Glenda Wilson, Cheryl Gainer McCall, and their mascot Thelma, participated in a cleanup effort a...
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