Bowler Area Historical Society
Bowler Area Historical Society, 104 E Main, Bowler, 715-793-4460, Open for visitors 9am to Noon 1st Tuesday; Board of Directors meeting 1st Tues. at noon
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FamilySearch Center, Zingler & Evergreen, Free genealogical services, access to family records, Mon, Wed, & Th 1:30pm – 4:30pm, Wed 7pm – 9pm by appt, youth ages 11-18 4:30pm – 7pm, 2nd & 4th Saturday 10am – 3pm
Read MoreMoe’s on Main
204 S. Main St., Shawano (715) 201-0036 Owning and operating a gourmet popcorn shop wasn’t on Dana Maureen Mueller’s radar until just recently, but today she is doing exactly that at Moe’s on Main in Shawano, and she said it only became a reality because of her family. When she was younger, she said she…
Read MoreJ&S Construction
Sam Schrock | 715-701-6766 Sam Schrock, owner of J&S Construction, Bonduel, has expanded his offerings to include seamless gutters. Schrock has been in the construction business for 15 years doing sheds and re-roofing. “This was just another thing that goes with the construction that we can offer the customers as opposed to subbing it out,”…
Read MoreHenry G. “Skip” Wichman
Henry G. “Skip” Wichman, age 82 of Mountain, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Skip was born on April 8, 1944 to the late Henry and LaNeice (Evans) Wichman. He was raised in Appleton, WI and graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of 1962. On April 30, 1966, Skip…
Read MoreNicholas J. Little
Nicholas J. Little, age 85 of the Township of Belle Plaine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday evening, April 24, 2026. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory Clintonville, is assisting his family.
Read MoreDonna M. Cotter
Donna M. Cotter, age 84 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 24, 2026, in Shawano. Donna was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin on May 23, 1941, a daughter of the late Arno and Agnes (Gumtow) Meyer. Shortly after she was born her mother passed away unexpectedly, so Donna was raised by her aunt…
Read MoreWomen in the American Revolution
Part Eight of a Continuing SeriesBy Tom Madsen Author’s Note: In April of 2025, the Market Messenger ran a seven part series to initially commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. The series began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) and ended with the “Olive Branch Petition” (July…
Read MoreNow & Then, 04/30/2026
During the recent flooding, several groups stepped up to assist others. One of those groups was area fire departments. A fire department is critical to communities, but they aren’t often recognized for their amazing efforts. Did you know Shawano’s first fire department was a volunteer bucket brigade? Historical records indicate every able-bodied man in the…
Read MoreJames A. “Jim” Yeakey
James A. “Jim” Yeakey, age 86 of Shawano passed from the arms of family and friends to the arms of the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026. Jim was born in Milwaukee on April 1, 1940, a son of the late Oliver and Mildred (Zebrick) Yeakey. He grew up in Appleton. Following high school, Jim…
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