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3 Brothers Family Restaurant in Kaukauna officially opens its doors to the public
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – 3 Brothers Family Restaurant opened bright and early Wednesday morning, feeding hungry guests one pancake at a time. “We open at 6:30 a.m. and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner,” said Sebihana Baleska, the owner. “I love to cook breakfast in the morning for people. I’m a morning person. I like different people to meet. I like what I do because I was brought up in a restaurant business all my life.”
Green Bay's Most Beloved Dive Bars
In Green Bay, we firmly believe in supporting your local dive bar. There’s something special about a small, unpretentious, old-style tavern with inexpensive drinks and interesting people. And we think when visiting Green Bay, that’s just the experience you want. Is there any better way to get a...
After 30 years at WBAY-TV, Jeff Alexander is leaving the anchor desk but not his 'Small Towns' stories
GREEN BAY - After 30 years at WBAY-TV, Jeff Alexander is leaving his anchor duties at the station but not his popular weekly "Small Towns" profiles. Alexander announced on his Facebook page earlier this week that Friday will be his last day anchoring "Action 2 News at 4," a position he's held since...
New studio brings skincare services to Appleton: The Buzz
APPLETON- After five years working as a practicing esthetician, Tessa Jadin made the leap to open Tessa Grace Aesthetics, a results-driven studio that offers cosmetic services including brow laminations, lash lifts, waxing, and more. The new aesthetics studio, located at 620A E. Longview Dr., in Appleton, officially opened on June 1, with plans for a grand opening later this fall. ...
6 Things to know before hitting Appleton's 2024 Mile of Music
Editor's note, July 24, 2024: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed the streets which will be closed for parking during Mile of Music. Parking will be unavailable on Appleton Street, between Lawrence Street and College Avenue from 3 p.m. on Thursday until 6 p.m. on Sunday. APPLETON — Mile of Music...
Relive the 80s with The SYNTHetics
(WFRV)- Close your eyes, and you will feel the hairspray in the air. The SYNTHetics capture the essence of the 80s, whisking you away to a world where MTV ruled. They are all in different bands, and they all met years ago in musical theatre. Each of them thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool to start an 80’s pop group that features the Synthesizers?” The idea was tossed around for a few years, and suddenly, the timing seemed right.
‘Bursting with pride’: Bar & grill in Neenah celebrates hometown Olympian with decorated storefront
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A bar & grill in Neenah is honoring a hometown Olympian by decorating its storefront in red, white, and blue. The windows of Greene’s Pour House in the 100 block of West Wisconsin Avenue are adorned with paint in support of Neenah native Maddie Wanamaker. Wanamaker will be competing in rowing events during the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Lundgaard Park is officially open with a brand new firefighter themed playground
APPLETON — In 2020, a northside neighborhood park close to Fire Station 6 was named Lundgaard Park in honor of Mitch Lundgaard, a firefighter who lost his life while in the line of duty on May 15, 2019. Fast-forward just over four years, and family and friends of Lundgaard gathered at the park Wednesday to hear community leaders and members of Lundgaard's family on the land which will eventually become a pavilion, set to open sometime next...
Appleton Unveils Lundgaard Park Upgrades Honoring Fallen Firefighter
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An Appleton park honoring a fallen firefighter is showing off its upgrades. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lundgaard Park on Lightning Drive Wednesday. It features a fire station-themed playground and basketball and pickleball courts. The park is dedicated to Mitchell Lundgaard, a...
15th annual BFK Children’s Parade held in Appleton as part of U.S. Venture’s Children’s Week
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - On Wednesday evening, as part of U.S. Venture’s Children’s Week, the BFK Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare was held in Appleton. Kids and their families, with themed costumes and non-motorized floats, took part in the free event and paraded from College Avenue to Drew Street and ended in City Park.
A popular Green Bay sourdough bakery and cafe will expand to De Pere this summer | Streetwise
Editor's Note, July 14, 2024: This story has been updated with new information, which includes the official opening date. DE PERE — A popular sourdough bakery and cafe is bringing its freshly baked products to De Pere this summer. ...
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