Town of Washington Chairperson Hans Lux says this week has been another reminder about why living on the island, no matter the time of year, is a special experience. Like many communities in northeast Wisconsin, residents across Washington Island lost power due to Tuesday’s winter storm. Wisconsin Public Service crews had to restore power on the mainland before Washington Island residents could even begin hoping to have theirs return. By Thursday morning, Washington Island Electric Cooperative had restored power to the school, community center, and recreation center, so residents had a place to go.  That includes Lux, who says his home has been on generator since the storm hit. He applauds volunteers from the Public Works Department, Fire Department, Police Department, EMS, and community members working hard to restore power.

Lux is hopeful that power will be restored across the town before the weekend. The Washington Island Electric Cooperative has been posting updates on their progress since Tuesday.