Remembering the good ole’ days of WBKV Radio in West Bend, WI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
VIDEO | Highlighting ‘Woodsmen in Wisconsin’ by Richard Lorenz at the Museum of Wisconsin...
West Bend, Wi - As the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, WI, takes a brief pause to set up its next exhibit, we will focus on several well-known pieces to help channel...
A farm boy remembers butchering days nearly 90 years ago | 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 hopes...
VIDEO | Highlighting ‘Woodsmen in Wisconsin’ by Richard Lorenz at the Museum of Wisconsin...
West Bend, Wi - As the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, WI, takes a brief pause to set up its next exhibit, we will focus on several well-known pieces to help channel...
An Old-Timer’s memories of his Grandpa, who’s family arrived from Germany in 1854 |...
Washington County, 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...
Chickens made good nest eggs in depression-era West Bend | By Dave Bohn
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...
On a history note | Remembering the snow storm of 1936
Washington Co., WI - It was February 6, 1936, more than 86 years ago when a blizzard dumped over 20 inches of snow statewide causing 10-foot drifts and traffic to come to a standstill.
The...
On a history note | The toboggan slide in the 1960s at Regner Park...
West Bend, Wi - A classic 1960s photo of the toboggan run at Regner Park in West Bend, WI, have conjured up a wealth of warm memories. “The toboggan slide was phenomenal, we love...
Remembering my days at Rusco School | By Dave Bohn
Washington Co., 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 and his school days....
An Old-Timer’s memories of his Grandpa, who’s family arrived from Germany in 1854 |...
Washington County, 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...
VIDEO | The most wonderful sound of winter may be headed towards Washington County...
West Bend, WI - The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning which remains in effect from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday evening. Heavy snow with accumulations between 6 and 11 inches...
VIDEO | Remembering Germantown historian Irene Blau
January 6, 2024 - Germantown, WI - Following the Christmas Day passing of Germantown, WI historian Irene Blau we reflect on a 2017 interview discussing the stories of Dheinsville.
https://youtu.be/1uLUHyVF_Cg
Sept. 16, 2017 - Germantown, WI...
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...