Remembering Dolores Terlinden, 100, and the Terlinden Christmas tree business
West Bend, WI - A reflection today on the life of Dolores Terlinden, 100, of West Bend, WI. Dolores celebrated a century in March 2024. She let us into her home to chat about...
Obituary | Dolores L. Terlinden, 100, of West Bend, WI
December 10, 2024 - West Bend, Wi - Dolores L. Terlinden, 100, of West Bend, WI, passed on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Kathy’s Hospice surrounded by her family.
She was born March 23, 1924,...
Farm boys’ winter fun during the Great Depression | By Dave Bohn
West Bend, WI - For over 15 years, Dave Bohn wrote down memories of his childhood, growing up on the family farm, just south of West Bend on Hwy P. He hopes his writings...
Remember the postcards for Lithia Christmas Brew?
West Bend, WI - In 1940, postcards were sent to neighbors around West Bend, Wi, announcing, "On Wednesday, December 11,1940, The Famous Lithia Christmas Brew will be ready for distribution. Best ever -- try...
Memories of hunting during the Great Depression | By Dave Bohn
Washington Co., WI - For over 15 years, Dave Bohn had been writing down memories of his childhood, growing up on the family farm just south of West Bend on Hwy P. He hopes his...
REAL ESTATE | VIDEO | Historic home at 223 Union Street in Hartford, Wi...
Hartford, WI — Homestead Realty’s Wendy Wendorf presents this timeless and beautifully maintained property in the heart of Hartford, 223 Union Street. With good bones, new roof, and recent updates. This corner lot showcases the...
Saturday, December 7, is 83rd anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
Washington County, WI – Flags will fly at half-staff across Washington County on December 7 to mark the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise military strike happened on the morning...
VIDEO | Winning entries 2024 West Bend Christmas Parade
West Bend, WI - The winning entries have been announced from Sunday night's annual West Bend Christmas Parade. This year BOSS Realty hosted the live broadcast from atop the balcony on N. Main Street. ...
VIDEO | Rebroadcast of 2024 West Bend Christmas Parade
West Bend, WI - Temperatures were in the teens but neighbors bundled up and enjoyed the annual West Bend Christmas Parade. This year BOSS Realty hosted the live broadcast from atop the balcony on...
Sunday’s live West Bend Christmas Parade broadcast begins 5 p.m. on Washington County Insider
West Bend, WI - Tune in just after 5 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024, for a livestream of the West Bend Christmas Parade courtesy BOSS Realty. There will be a unique format to Sunday's...
Stroll down memory lane during Sunday’s live broadcast of West Bend Christmas Parade
West Bend, WI - There will be a unique format to Sunday's live broadcast of the annual West Bend Christmas Parade as neighbors chime in with their memories of what shopping was like on...
REAL ESTATE | VIDEO | Historic home at 223 Union Street in Hartford, Wi...
Hartford, WI — Homestead Realty’s Wendy Wendorf presents this timeless and beautifully maintained property in the heart of Hartford, 223 Union Street. With good bones, new roof, and recent updates. This corner lot showcases the...
On a History note | Remembering N. Main Street in West Bend
West Bend, WI - This is a great history story first published in 2015 about West Bend, WI with comments by William Kirchner of West Bend.
The picture, courtesy Steve Kissinger, looks north on Main...
Boys’ discoveries in 1930’s farm fields around West Bend | By Dave Bohn
West Bend, WI - Over the last 15 years, Dave Bohn has been writing down memories of his childhood, growing up on the family farm, just south of West Bend on Hwy P. He...
Stroll down memory lane during Sunday’s live broadcast of West Bend Christmas Parade
West Bend, WI - There will be a unique format to Sunday's live broadcast of the annual West Bend Christmas Parade as neighbors chime in with their memories of what shopping was like on...
VIDEO | Hartford post office mural an interesting history of art
Hartford, Wi – During the 1930s and 1940s, 35 murals were commissioned for post offices around Wisconsin, some of which are no longer available for public viewing.
Locally, an interesting piece of Depression-era history that...
On a History Note | Dugout Tavern in West Bend, WI
West Bend, WI Remember the Dugout Tavern? This 1939 photo, courtesy the Washington County Historical Society, is of The Dugout Tavern on Fifth Avenue in downtown West Bend.
Darold Hoelz, 96, of West Bend lived...
You know you are from Kewaskum if…..
Kewaskum, WI - Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has a successful comedy routine that details ways to know if you are a redneck. Some neighbors in Kewaskum came up with one-liners that are drawing a smile.
“You...
VIDEO | Lee Stehling’s workshop full of collectible memorabilia at Ace Canvas in West...
West Bend, Wi - Earlier this week a story was published about Lee and Sandy Stehling and the new chapter that will be unfolding in 2025 at Ace Canvas in West Bend, Wi. One...
On a history note | Main Street during the holiday
Washington Co., WI - Today’s c. 1920 photo, courtesy the Washington County Historical Society, was taken at a popular intersection in Washington County. The village used to place a Christmas tree at the corner...