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VIDEO | Hartford post office mural an interesting history of art

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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...

REAL ESTATE | Sign arrives for new bar/restaurant (formerly Heidel’s) in Jackson, WI

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Jackson, WI - The transformation of the much-loved Heidel's Tavern & Restaurant is taking shape as the new owners work their way towards an opening day. The latest addition is a new sign that...

Chickens made good nest eggs in depression-era West Bend | By Dave Bohn

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Washington County, 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...

REAL ESTATE | New sign arrives for new bar/restaurant (formerly Heidel’s) in Jackson, WI

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Jackson, WI - The transformation of the much-loved Heidel's Tavern & Restaurant is taking shape as the new owners work their way towards an opening day. The latest addition is a new sign has...
Norbert and Lucy Carter wedding

Post your parents and grandparents wedding photos for Valentine’s Day

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Washington Co., WI - As Valentine's Day approaches, we want to encourage neighbors to post wedding photos from their parents, grandparents or yourself. The photos highlight a hallmark of history and romance. Click HERE to read...

Barn Dances, Box Socials, and Romance over 100 years ago | By Dave Bohn

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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 will...
Norbert and Lucy Carter wedding

Post your parents and grandparents wedding photos for Valentine’s Day

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Washington Co., WI - As Valentine's Day approaches, we want to encourage neighbors to post wedding photos from their parents, grandparents or yourself. The photos highlight a hallmark of history and romance. Click HERE to read...
Isabelle

Remembering Isabelle Muckerheide – a special Valentine tribute

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Washington Co., WI - As Valentine's Day approaches we turn back the clock and remember a very special lady who touched a lot of hearts in this community. Isabelle "Isy" Muckerheide of Kewaskum was 98...
Norbert and Lucy Carter wedding

Post your parents and grandparents wedding photos for Valentine’s Day

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Washington Co., WI - As Valentine's Day approaches, we want to encourage neighbors to post wedding photos from their parents, grandparents or yourself. The photos highlight a hallmark of history and romance. Click HERE to read...

VIDEO | 115-year-old monument in Union Cemetery restored | By Darren Schacht

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Washington County, WI - Diane Hupfer (nee Schloemer) of West Bend and Darren Schacht of Milwaukee, two passionate genealogists, meet by chance at the Washington County Historical Society and discover not only do they...

REAL ESTATE | Forward Remodeling opens storefront in Washington County, Wi

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West Bend, WI - The story of a local Hartford entrepreneur unfolds through a journey of hard work, passion, and community engagement. Born and raised in Hartford, Todd Wirtz fondly recalls his involvement in athletics...

REAL ESTATE | Remember when | Hidden treasures fell from the rafters at the...

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West Bend, WI - Contractors rehabbing the old train depot along the Eisenbahn Trail in West Bend, WI, in October 2009 found a couple treasures buried in the walls of the building. Construction manager Rocky...

Remembering the good ole’ days of WBKV Radio in West Bend, WI

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February 9, 2024 - West Bend, Wi - There's a little buzz going around the community regarding what happened to the West Bend radio station, previously known as WBKV. Neighbors said the format has...

The sounds of Spring | By Ann Marie Craig

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West Bend, WI - Spring is early this year: the warmer days and freezing nights and the urge to find the drill, clean the buckets, and get out into the woods to see if...

REAL ESTATE | Forward Remodeling opens storefront in Washington County, Wi

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West Bend, WI - The story of a local Hartford entrepreneur unfolds through a journey of hard work, passion, and community engagement. Born and raised in Hartford, Todd Wirtz fondly recalls his involvement in athletics...

REAL ESTATE | Fond memories flood in as neighbors recall the heyday of Heidel’s

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Jackson, WI - My name is Chrissy Wild (Semmann). I am Jennifer Semmann’s (Heidel) daughter. I saw the article posted about the restaurant and the treasures that were found in the remodel. I wanted to say...

77th anniversary of Woolen Mills fire

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Feb. 4, 2024 - West Bend, WI - This Sunday is the 77th anniversary of the Woolen Mills fire in West Bend. In 1947 the headline on the front of the paper read: ‘Fire...

Farm boys’ winter fun during the Great Depression | By Dave Bohn

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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...

On a history note | Remembering the Schroeder Dairy fire in September 1964

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West Bend, WI - It was February 2015 when a large fire raced through the Renner farm on the corner of County Road G in the Town of Trenton. Neighbors in West Bend, WI...

REAL ESTATE | Hidden messages found during restaurant remodel in Washington County, WI

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Jackson, Wi - The old Heidel's Tavern & Restaurant on CTH P in Jackson, WI is going through a major renovation and some treasures from the past are literally coming out of the woodwork. The...