Hilbert News

Lucille R. Powers, 98, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Century Ridge, after a short illness.

Stimulus dollars could help local companies expand the reach of broadband high-speed Internet service in Northeastern Wisconsin, a service that rural residents say still is out of reach.

The Glaubig family of Hilbert, Wis., hangs up laundry in 1998. My mom was an early environmentalist, and she didn't even know it.

George W. Coffeen, 85, of New Holstein, died on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at the Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein, surrounded by his children.

When my stepson started seventh grade this fall, we were able to sign up for a "parent portal" system - a nifty little advancement that allows us to go online and check his homework assignments for the week.

HISTORY: Our economic strengths include our way of life, ranging from education to family histories.

The Hilbert school district is cancelling classes Wednesday, September 30, at Hilbert Middle School and Hilbert High School.

MANITOWOC - Music is Michael Arendt's world. 'I don't fish. I don't golf. I don't do anything except the music business,' said Arendt, 64, looking back on his 41-year career.

Calumet County residents living along Hwy 32/57 will not have to alter their driveways however new developments will have to plan access to the road under a new proposal by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

The Hilbert and Brillion school districts are trying different approaches to see what their communities are willing to pay to update facilities.

Main Street Art Works, Hilbert, was packed Friday night, Sept. 11, with bidders for the T-shirt art objects on the auction block.

Stockbridge artist Sarah Birschbach appreciates the innovation of her 8- and 10-year-old children's school art teacher, who offers young students opportunities to create mosaics, pottery and more.

Unlike some of his previous listening sessions, Democratic Congressman Steve Kagen was greeted with applause in Appleton.

A Hilbert woman who lost nearly $9,000 to a scam, but continued to attempt to cash checks after she was told they were fraudulent, has been charged with felony theft.

More economic stimulus money will find its way to Northeastern Wisconsin if Hilbert Communications and Cellcom are successful in prying some out of the feds.

As far as predictions go, this was a thing of beauty. And longevity. At a junior high school party in the late 1920s, Angie Feavel predicted her husband Jack's future She was 12, and he was 13.

As far as predictions go, this was a thing of beauty. And longevity. At a junior high school party in the late 1920s, Angie Feavel predicted her husband Jack's future She was 12, and he was 13.

As far as predictions go, this was a thing of beauty. And longevity. At a junior high school party in the late 1920s, Angie Feavel predicted her husband Jack's future She was 12, and he was 13.

Rolland Klahn, 74, of Florence, Wisconsin, formerly of Greenleaf, died Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Unity Hospice.

A "Back to School" night for Hilbert Elementary, Middle and High School students will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.