Barton Archive

September 22, 2019 – Barton, WI – It was the culmination of a lot of hard work as Jeff Slais and his team in Barton finally raised the flag and dedicated the new Firefighters Memorial Bluff. The park on N. Main Street honors Barton and West Bend’s bravest –

June 6, 2019 – Barton, WI – The former Long Branch Saloon in Barton is for sale…. again. Adam Williquette, Broker and Owner of American Commercial Real Estate, listed the property this week for $425,000. The parcel, 1800 Barton Avenue, last sold Feb. 9, 2018 to Boro Buzdum for

  Dec. 28, 2018 – Barton, WI – Moonlighting Bar & Grill, 326 Commerce Street, reopens today in Barton. Eddie Daniel has leased the building with an option to purchase. Daniel also owns Eddie’s Lake House, 7138 State Road 144 N, and the Washington House Pub, 228 N. Sixth Ave. in West

    Dec. 19, 2018 – Barton, WI – A happy 108th birthday to Clara Moll of Barton. “I have no pain,” said Moll as she did laps with her walker up and down the hall and making a sweeping turn through the kitchen. ”I’m not going to be

  Dec. 3, 2018 – Barton, WI – One item on Monday night’s Licensing Committee agenda involves Joseph J. Stefanko and consideration for his Original Class B Combination License. Stefanko owns the Moonlighting property, 326 Commerce Street, in West Bend. It was Nov. 12, 2018 when word spread that the tavern/restaurant

Sept. 27, 2018 – Barton, WI – A lively meeting of the Barton Historical Society this week. Eileen Eckert led an informative session on the history of the brewing industry in West Bend and Barton. She talked about how local farmers helped by providing the hops and grain. Several

  August 26, 2018 – Barton, WI – There will be a special Mass and altar dedication Sunday, Aug. 26 at St. Mary’s Parish in Barton. It’s the culmination of the remodel and the consecration of the altar. Special guest will be Bishop Schuerman.  The Mass will be at 9:30 a.m.

  August 13, 2018 – Barton, WI – The extensive interior remodel of St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parish in Barton is near completion.   The remodel began in March as crews gutted the interior of the church. An ongoing fundraiser had its sights set on collecting $375,000 to pay

Dec. 21, 2017 – Barton, WI – How often can you say that you sang the “Happy Birthday song” to someone who turned 107 years old. This week in a cozy farmhouse in Barton, Clara Moll celebrated her 107th birthday. She was born in 1910, right after the coffee

Sept. 12, 2017 – Barton, WI – A bit of a face lift for the old firehouse in Barton as the building from 1931 gets a new paint job. Some neighbors were concerned whether the Build, Boost & Buy Barton ad will return to the side of the building,

Barton, WI – Archbishop Jerome Listecki will join honored guests for a 160th anniversary Mass and celebration Sept.10 at St. Mary’s Parish in Barton. There will be a 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast in the Parish Center. All are welcome.    

Barton, WI – Archbishop Jerome Listecki will join honored guests for a 160th anniversary Mass and celebration Sept.10 at St. Mary’s Parish in Barton. There will be a 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast in the Parish Center. All are welcome.    

Barton, WI – Archbishop Jerome Listecki will join honored guests for a 160th anniversary Mass and celebration Sept.10 at St. Mary’s Parish in Barton. There will be a 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast in the Parish Center. All are welcome.    

August 30, 2017 – Barton, WI – Scott and Dan Festge, a father-son team, will be reopening the former Bagg End Tavern on