Remember the postcards for Lithia Christmas Brew?
West Bend, WI - In 1940, postcards were sent to neighbors around West Bend announcing, "On Wednesday, December 11,1940, The Famous Lithia Christmas Brew will be ready for distribution. Best ever -- try it...
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 Sears Roebuck catalog for Christmas
Washington Co., WI - A bunch of folks were reminiscing about Christmas and how years ago, you knew the season was around the corner when the shiny new Sears Roebuck catalog arrived in the...
VIDEO | Remember the last night for Skate Country in West Bend, WI |...
West Bend, WI - Hundreds of people turned out for the final Friday night skate, July 17, 2021 at Skate Country, 1950 N. Main Street, in West Bend.
Kids and adults laced up their skates...
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...
The secret behind Perky’s Old Fashioned mix – family owned and locally made in...
West Bend, WI - Perky’s Old Fashioned is a ready to drink product with the booze in the bottle made locally in Wisconsin, and available at 400+ outlets across Wisconsin. The label on the...
Part 2: Remembering November 22, 1963, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy
November 21, 2023 - West Bend, WI - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, is the 60th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy.
The 35th President of the United States was assassinated in 1963...
Part I: Remembering November 22, 1963, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy
West Bend, WI - November 22, 2023 is the 60th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy.
The 35th President of the United States was assassinated in 1963 while riding in a motorcade...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
The secret behind Perky’s Old Fashioned mix – family owned and locally made in...
West Bend, WI - Perky’s Old Fashioned is a ready to drink product with the booze in the bottle made locally in Wisconsin, and available at 400+ outlets across Wisconsin. The label on the...
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 | Jobs, jobs, jobs at the new Rogue Beauty Bar in West Bend,...
West Bend, Wi - Rogue Beauty Bar is expanding in West Bend, Wi, and looking for lash artists to add to the team. This isn't just a job, it's the start of a career...
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...
On a history note: Halloween stories of sweaty masks and popcorn balls
Washington Co., WI - Across Washington County, the Halloween traditions vary from generation to generation. Here is a throwback piece of history that you can compare to and possibly use for discussion around the...
VIDEO | Jobs, jobs, jobs at the new Rogue Beauty Bar in West Bend,...
West Bend, Wi - Rogue Beauty Bar is expanding in West Bend, Wi, and looking for lash artists to add to the team. This isn't just a job, it's the start of a career...