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History Snob

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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History

On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing

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Herald Times Reporter

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2,300 Manitowoc County men served in World War I. Here's their story.

As we observe Veterans Day to honor all U.S. military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime and peacetime, we remember the Manitowoc County men who left for service in World War I. The road to war The war was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, which activated a web of European alliances and declarations of war. More Preserving the Past: Kiler K. Jones helped form the 15th Wisconsin, then lost command | Preserving the Past The United States pursued a policy of strict neutrality for nearly three years. The unrestricted German submarine sinking of merchant and passenger ships, intercepted communications and economic ties to the Allied powers finally prompted the United States to enter the war on April 6, 1917, after President Woodrow Wilson appeared before a joint session of Congress and asked for a formal declaration of war against Imperial Germany. The draft begins With the passage of the Selective Service Act on May 18, 1917, all men between the ages of 21 and 30 registered for service on June 5, 1917. More than 4,000 Manitowoc County men registered for the draft. In August

Manitowoc County, WI · 2d

WFRV Local 5

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Off the Desk: Festival Foods Turkey Trot 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — On today’s episode of Off the Desk, Stacy Engebretson sat down with Festival Foods Turkey Trot Senior Race Director John “Stosh” Stiloski to discuss the upcoming event held in multiple cities on Thanksgiving Day. The Festival Foods Turkey Trot will take place on November 26 in 12 locations. In our […]

Green Bay, WI · 1d

WFRV Local 5

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Snow leopard Bodhi will leave Green Bay Zoo for new home

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — In a Facebook post, the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park revealed a beloved snow leopard will be moving to another zoo very soon. The snow leopard is named Bodhi, and he will be moving to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo following a breeding recommendation from the […]

Green Bay, WI · 22h

Door County Pulse

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Movie Trail Returns, Bigger And Better

Destination Door County’s Christmas Movie Trail Pass is back to guide visitors to filming locations from the locally shot holiday rom-com A Cherry Pie Christmas. Returning for its second year, the free, mobile-based experience will be available through Jan. 5, 2027, at doorcounty.com/movie. The pass is free and requires no app to download; users can sign up and start exploring from their mobile browser.

Door County, WI · 1d

Door County Pulse

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West Side School Lives On

One of the best views in Sturgeon Bay once belonged to the city’s youngest residents. Originally opened in 1921 as the Sawyer Elementary School, the brick building that sits stoically atop the hill along South Madison Avenue was one of the first public schools on Sturgeon Bay’s west side. Later, it was known as West Side Elementary School, a place where thousands of children started their educational journeys.

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 1d

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Ride into Winter: Fat Tire Biking in Calumet County

Do not put the bike away when the snow starts flying. Fat tire biking gives winter adventurers a fun way to explore the Calumet County landscape, with wide, low-pressure tires built to handle snow-packed trails and terrain that would be tough to reach on a standard bike. The reward is...

Calumet County, WI · 1d

WBAY Green Bay

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Sturgeon Bay tree lighting and Christmas by the Bay Parade set for Nov. 20 and Dec. 5

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Destination Sturgeon Bay will hold holiday events over two weekends, beginning with the annual tree lighting Friday, Nov. 20, and the Christmas by the Bay Parade Saturday, Dec. 5. Tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 20. The annual tree lighting will take place at the Old...

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 1d

The Sheboygan Press

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Sheboygan's 80-ton Union soldier monument has stood since 1889 | Throwback

SHEBOYGAN – The Civil War left a deep impression on Sheboygan residents, and a push to build a monument followed in the 1800s. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic's Gustavus Wintermeyer Post decided at a regular meeting July 14, 1888, "That a monument be erected in some suitable place in the city of Sheboygan in honor and memory of all the fallen and dead heroes of the War of the Rebellion, from 1861 to 1865, and that efforts be made to raise the necessary funds." Read last week's column: How circuit riders led to a 175-year-old Sheboygan Falls church | Throwback The Grand Army of the Republic was a prominent fraternal and veterans' organization formed by Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps veterans after the Civil War. The organization, which dissolved in 1956 when its last member died, strongly advocated for pensions and other benefits for those veterans. A 1989 Sheboygan Press clipping, provided by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center , said the park became known for patriotic events through the years. A memorial monument suited the park. Local committee builds monument under budget According to a 1937 Sheboygan Press clipping, the monument was built in 1889

Sheboygan, WI · 1d

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The Wisconsin Car Museum Where Vintage Beauties From Another Era Fill Every Room

Every car on display here rolled in under its own power. Each one is original, and each was driven through the doors when it joined the collection. The building has its own car story too. It spent nearly 40 years as a Cadillac dealership before a full makeover turned it into a gallery.

Green Bay, WI · 3d

Door County Pulse

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CULTURE CLUB: A Community Worth Sustaining

By ADAM FULWILER, Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance President and The Hardy Gallery Executive Director. In Door County, the arts and humanities are an important part of our identity. They give us places to gather and reasons to explore. They offer opportunities to see things from a different perspective. They preserve stories, introduce new ideas, encourage curiosity, and remind us of the value of human connection. Whether experienced in a theatre, gallery, classroom, music studio, museum, or cultural center, these opportunities help define the character of our communities.

Door County, WI · 1d

WFRV Local 5

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First-ever Christmas tree lighting celebration to be held in downtown De Pere

DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – Downtown De Pere is set to launch a new holiday tradition on Friday, November 13, with the debut of ‘Downtown Unwrapped,’ a community-wide celebration featuring the city’s first-ever official Christmas tree lighting. The free community event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. across both the east and west […]

De Pere, WI · 2d

The Northwestern

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Oshkosh holiday parade route and start time for Nov. 19

OSHKOSH – The Downtown Oshkosh Holiday Parade will return Nov. 19 with festive floats, holiday music and appearances by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Bernie Brewer and Barrelman. The parade begins at 6:15 p.m., according to a community announcement. The route starts at North Main Street and Ceape Avenue in downtown Oshkosh, then travels north on Main Street before ending at North Main Street and Irving Avenue. Residents and visitors can attend the event, which is intended to bring the community together for the start of the holiday season, according to the announcement. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Oshkosh holiday parade route and start time for Nov. 19

Oshkosh, WI · 2d

WBAY Green Bay

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NEW Zoo snow leopard Bodhi will move to another AZA-accredited zoo

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A snow leopard named Bodhi will move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo in the near future, according to a statement from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park. The zoo said the move follows a breeding recommendation from the Snow Leopard Species Survival...

Green Bay, WI · 1d

razorwisconsin.com

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Colorful water tower installed in new Lawrence development [AUDIO]

TOWN OF LAWRENCE, Wis. — A new development in the town of Lawrence now has a colorful feature. A water tower with several colorful glass pieces was installed in Love Park within Lawrence Town Center. Sculptor Tom Fruin says he wanted to make an ordinary object eye-catching………

Lawrence, WI · 2d

WBAY Green Bay

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Former Navy SEAL speaks at Fremont Veterans Day event

Phillip Koontz, a former Navy SEAL who travels the country sharing his story, spoke Wednesday at the Fremont River Deck.

Fremont, WI · 1d

WBAY Green Bay

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Oshkosh Holiday Parade set for Nov. 19 with Wienermobile, marching bands

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) — Oshkosh is getting ready to celebrate the holidays. The Oshkosh Holiday Parade is scheduled for Thursday next week, Nov. 19. It begins at 6:15 p.m. Anna Murphy-Pociask of Discover Oshkosh said the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in the parade. She said Bernie Brewer and Barrelman representing the Milwaukee Brewers also will attend.

Oshkosh, WI · 2d

seehafernews.com

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Ten Civil War Veterans to Receive New Headstones at Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery

A local organization is continuing its mission to honor our nation’s fallen heroes as part of the Veterans Day celebration. The Manitowoc County Civil War Round Table, in coordination with Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery and Hofmann Monuments, will be out at the cemetery today replacing multiple unreadable and damaged headstones.

Manitowoc, WI · 2d

Herald Times Reporter

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Manitowoc events this week include Branson Christmas and Voctave

MANITOWOC – The holiday season is warming up, and your calendar is about to get busy. From Branson-style Christmas cheer to a 50-plus artisan shopping spree and soaring a cappella harmonies, here's what's worth leaving the couch for in the Manitowoc area this week and early next. A trip to Alaska: Alaska trip offers wild adventure for Wisconsin reporter Patti Zarling Branson Country Christmas brings country, comedy and carols to Capitol Civic Centre What to know: Country music, comedy and Christmas classics take center stage when Branson Country Christmas comes to the Capitol Civic Centre . The Ozark Jubilee brings an all-star cast of Branson entertainers to Manitowoc for an all-new holiday show with fresh music, new jokes and plenty of world-class talent. The show includes a tribute to veterans, comedy from Doofus Doolittle and a second half devoted to Christmas music, from traditional favorites such as “Silent Night” and “White Christmas” to contemporary holiday hits. It's an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment filled with music, laughter and holiday spirit. When: 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 Where: Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. Eighth St. Cost and information: $39 to $46. Tickets and additional details at https://cccshows.org/ . Community notes: Kick for

Manitowoc, WI · 2d

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Charlie Berens puts Midwest comedy on the map

Wisconsin takes center stage this time of year. For sports fans, the Milwaukee Brewers won the franchise’s first World Series title, the city’s first since the 1957 Braves. Rabid football fans live or die from the gridiron results of the Big Ten’s Wisconsin Badgers and the NFL’s legendary Green Bay Packers.

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