A tidbit of history as Barney Strobel celebrates 96 years
Town of Wayne, WI - There was a big celebration in December 2015 as folks packed CC’s Place in Wayne to wish Barney Strobel...
The Days of Threshing and neighbor helping neighbor | 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...
Remember the live turkeys in the window at Fuge Hardware in West Bend?
West Bend, WI - Recalling a time back when Fuge Hardware Co. was in downtown West Bend.
"Do you remember when the Fuge building was...
Washington County Army veteran Jerry White flew President John F. Kennedy
November 22, 2021 - Washington County, WI - On this November 22, 2021 the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, we...
VIDEO | Part 4: Marking the 58th anniversary of the assassination of John F....
November 22, 2020 - West Bend, WI - Today, Monday, November 22, 2021, is the 58th anniversary of the death of President John F....
VIDEO | Part 3: Remembering November 22, 1963 and the assassination of John F....
November 21, 2020 - West Bend, WI - Monday, November 22 is the 58th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy.
The 35th...
VIDEO | Part I: Remembering November 22, 1963, and the assassination of John F....
West Bend, WI - November 22 is the 58th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy.
The 35th President of the United States...
VIDEO | Schmahl homestead is now Jackson Village Hall
October 9, 2021 - Jackson, WI - There was a ribbon cutting in Jackson this week as neighbors were able to tour the new...
150th anniversary of the Peshtigo fire is October 8
October 8, 2021 - Peshtigo, WI - The 150th anniversary of the Peshtigo fire is October 8, 2021.
When the fire occurred in 1871, Ulysses...
VIDEO | Leveling history as West Bend Brewery from 1856 meets its fate
September 29, 2021 - West Bend, WI - One of the oldest buildings in West Bend finally met its fate as the iconic West...
VIDEO | Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Schwitz retires
September 18, 2021 - Washington Co., WI - The Washington County Sheriff's Department family celebrated the career of Deputy Jeff 'Ace' Schwitz on Tuesday...
GUEST EDITORIAL | Defending the Constitution and removing red tape | By Rep....
Washington Co., WI - The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is arguably the most important right within the hallowed document....
West Bend man starts West Bend Brewing History page
September 15, 2021 - West Bend, WI - As West Bend history is demolished with the leveling of the West Bend Brewery, Robert Wietor...
Photo Gallery | 9/11 luminary walk in Hartford, WI | By Steve Volkert
September 12, 2021 - Hartford, WI - Motorcyclist enjoyed beautiful weather during Saturday’s Freedom Ride in Hartford.
In the evening neighbors participated in the 9/11...
VIDEO | Demolition underway at former West Bend Brewery
September 8, 2021 - West Bend, WI - A piece of West Bend history started coming down today as excavators tore into the old...
Photo Gallery | Demolishing history in West Bend, WI; iconic brewery soon to be...
West Bend, WI - Local artist Eileen Eckert beautifully captured the history of the West Bend Brewery in one of her many paintings that...
West Bend to observe Patriot Day on September 11, 2021 | By James Maersch
West Bend, WI - West Bend will have three observances on Patriot Day.
On Saturday, September 11, the American Legion will hold a wreath laying...
VIDEO | 1890 log home renovation in West Bend, WI
West Bend, WI - A tiny log home on S. Sixth Avenue in West Bend, WI has undergone a major remodel. Jesse and Aliceson...
My Grandma Messar, the Banana and the “Man who tried to poison” her | By...
Washington Co., WI - Bananas were never Grandma’s favorite fruit, but if I peeled it and cut it up, she would eat it. One...
Photo Gallery | Prep for demolition of local iconic brewery underway today; looking back
West Bend, WI - Soon that is all that will be left as the old brewery on N. Main Street is being demolished to make...