By Heidi Hodges – Being the smallest school district in the state means having smallest graduating class. This year, six seniors, who are all going on to further schooling, were honored as they turned their tassels and graduated from Washington Island School. The ceremony, held in a large tent on school grounds was interrupted occasionally […]
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‘My jurisdiction ends at the shore’: WIFD Chief Nehlsen holds firm on getting out of water rescues
By Emily Small – Town Board members and Washington Island Fire Department discussed water rescues and the perceived need for an upgraded rescue boat at a special town board meeting May 26. Water rescues have increased sharply in the last few years and in fall of 2020, WIFD chief Pete Nehlsen requested the town purchase […]
