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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 · 15h
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WFRV Local 5

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Manitowoc group unveils new gravestones of Civil War veterans

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – As the American Flag wrapping paper came off gravestones, the names and stories of Civil War veterans in Manitowoc came out. They were revealed as part of a long-term project to keep these veterans’ memories alive. “Eventually you look at them and go, you know, we’ve tried to clean it,” said […]

Manitowoc County, WI · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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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 · 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

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 · 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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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.

Wisconsin · 1d

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 · 1d

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

Peshtigo, WI · 7h

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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 · 1d

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New London Public Museum reopens Nov. 10 with ribbon-cutting, expanded kids space

NEW LONDON (WLUK) -- The New London Public Museum reopened Tuesday, Nov. 10, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, marking what the museum is calling the “Possibilities Phase” of its expansion. During this phase, the museum plans to try new offerings and invite the community to help shape...

New London, WI · 2d

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 · 1d

WFRV Local 5

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Help sweeten the Lakeshore Holiday Parade with candy donations

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – Manitowoc residents with an overflow of candy from Halloween are being asked to consider donating some of their extra sweet treats. The Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department says they are willing to take some of that extra candy that “your little ghosts and goblins came home” with on Halloween Night. Fire officials […]

Manitowoc, WI · 2d

coolmaterial.com

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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit. This story is adapted from a piece originally published by our friends at Kingdom. Golf travel has never been more popular than it is...

Kohler, WI · 2d

Green Bay Press-Gazette

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2026 Veterans Day ceremonies, discounts at Green Bay-area businesses

(This story has been updated to add new information.) Veterans Day is Nov. 11. It's a federal holiday that honors those we served in the armed forces during war or peacetime. Begun as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, it became an annual observance in 1926 and a national holiday in 1938. It was renamed as Veterans Day in 1954. Post offices and many banks are closed for the federal holiday , a number of businesses offer discounts to veterans and active military personnel. You usually need a military ID or proof that you are a veteran to take advantage of these deals. Veterans Day ceremonies The following ceremonies are scheduled for Nov. 11: United Patriotic Society of Green Bay Veterans Day Ceremony: 10-11 a.m., Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place, Green Bay. The ceremony will end with taps and a 21-gun salute from the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 224 Rifle Squad. Veterans Day observance at St. Norbert College : 8:30-9:30 a.m., Campus Center Lounge, 100 Grant St., De Pere. Chancellor’s Veterans Reception: 4-6 pm., Weidner Center Grand Foyer, on the UW-Green Bay campus. The reception is to celebrate veterans and military-affiliated students and recognize those who support their

Green Bay, WI · 3d

WBAY Green Bay

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Sculptor’s water tower a highlight at Lawrence Town Center

LAWRENCE, WI — A water tower sculpture by Tom Fruin sits in the middle of a lake at Lawrence Town Center. Fruin, the sculptor, said he wanted to take something people usually overlook and change how they see it. “Something you ordinarily pass by and not give it a...

Lawrence, WI · 2d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Hope, blue wave, voting, parasites, Trumpism, Veteran’s Day

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune.

Green Bay, WI · 4d