December 29, 2025 – Waukesha, WI - Westbury Bank is pleased to announce that Brad LaRue has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Westbury Bank and Westbury Bancorp, Inc. effective Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Brad LaRue (Chief Lending Officer, Westbury Bank) has 25 years of experience and expertise in the Financial Services industry, including 15 years at Westbury Bank. His previous experience includes retail banking, commercial credit underwriting, portfolio management, commercial lending,
For Immediate Release: Contact: Fran McLaughlin, Director of Communications 262-343-6846USPS Policy Change on Postmarks May Affect Property Tax Payments WEST BEND, WI – Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke is alerting residents who pay property tax bills by mail about a United States Postal Service (USPS) policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked. In August 2025, the USPS instituted a nationwide change for when postmarks are affixed to incoming mail. Instead of postmarks being
For Immediate Release: Contact: Washington County Emergency Management (262) 335-4399 Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness Winter Weather Awareness Week November 17-21 November 19, 2025 West Bend, WI – Winter weather is just around the corner, so now is a great time to make sure you are winter weather ready! Winter weather creates an increased risk for car crashes, cold-weather illnesses & injuries and the potential for disruption of power, heat and water that could last for several hours or days.
Launching a business often feels like racing toward a dream with a to-do list that never ends.Founders usually focus on products, marketing, and customers—but behind those headline goals lurk quiet expenses that quietly drain early cash flow. Before your enthusiasm outpaces your budget, let’s unpack these often-overlooked costs and how to plan for them strategically. (And yes—formation, insurance, and compliance each matter more than you think.) TL;DR Many first-time entrepreneurs underestimate the
Breaking into the trucking industry isn’t just about owning a rig and chasing miles—it’s a full-fledged business that demands grit, planning, and a deeper understanding of what keeps goods and people in motion. With demand for freight continuing to grow in North America, the appeal of launching a trucking company has never been higher. But before rubber meets road, there’s a long list of hurdles, logistics, and financial realities that can derail even the most ambitious newcomer. Starting strong means