A fully functioning partnership takes two people who fit together like butter and bread.
Meet Sasha Sekulich and Lance Rosenmayer, co-owners of East Troy Brewing Company.
Who is the visionary? Without
This series shines a light on the moments and voices that shape where we live and celebrate the people, stories, and spaces that give our communities their character. It’s your front‑row ticket to the magic happening right in our own backyard. Think of it as a joyful stroll through the people, passions, and hidden gems that make our communities shine. From dream‑chasing entrepreneurs to heart‑warming neighborhood traditions, each story is a reminder of how vibrant life becomes when we celebrate one another. Dive in and get inspired by the faces and places that make this region feel like home.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
A fully functioning partnership takes two people who fit together like butter and bread.
Meet Sasha Sekulich and Lance Rosenmayer, co-owners of East Troy Brewing Company.
Who is the visionary? Without
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
There is romance in the rails, a reminder that time once rolled slowly in rhythm to the lyrical call of “All Aboard.”
The sense of history is preserved at the East Troy Electric Railroad and Museum,
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
The first thing one notices upon entering Lake Geneva Antique Mall is its impressive size. At more than 11,000 square feet the shop, located at 829 Williams St. in Lake Geneva, is filled with vintage
Wednesday, May 06, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
When you open the door to Pine Hill Farm wellness boutique, prepare to open your mind as well.
"A lot of people come to us as a last resort because they're sick, they've seen multiple specialists,
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
It was a homecoming, five years ago.
Stephen Schroeder and his wife Sally met in Lake Geneva, where he came to work at the former Houlihan’s in 2009. Sally – who is from Lake Geneva – joined the
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
Let’s start with a favorite story, the kind from which memories are made. Bill and the boys, Kyle and John, along with Uncle Lee, parked their Harleys out back and made their way into Champs’ beer
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
Tiffany and Mike Itsines at Riga-Tony’s. The Itsines own Riga-Tony’s with Anthony Russo, not pictured.
Imagine a dream that, as you awaken, the air is filled with the sights and smells of lasagna,
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
The late golf guru Harvey Penick once said, “The woods are full of long drivers.” Another wit said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.”
Good golfer or novice, you won’t need driver and the walk will be fun
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
A sumptuous repast is a treat for the senses. It’s about how it feels. How it presents to the eye. How it appeals to the social instinct. How it sets the mood. Even before the way it smells or tastes.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Bill Barth & Stephanie Klett
Give a kid a balloon and just step back and watch the fun. Picture that in your mind, then multiply the balloons by thousands. Let your imagination do the rest and you can understand why people look