100 years ago - 1908

King Edward VII continued his reign as sovereign of England and the United Kingdom.

The president of the United States was Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.

50 years ago - 1958

The Sussex post office moved from the former Marsden-Lee-Schuman building to Main Street and Orchard Drive, the former Corner Fair Convenience Store.

Sussex brothers Richard and David Spiegel were both stationed with the military in Germany - Richard at Heidelberg and David at Goppingen.

Sussex Main Street School hired Eugene Blongia as its next principal.

25 years ago - 1983

Four sheep died in a fire at the Austin Smith property on Hillside Road in Lisbon.

The Sussex Fire Department fought a garage fire on Pembrook Street. Fire Chief George Kaestner estimated the loss at $5,000.

The Hamilton High School basketball team edged Menomonee Falls North, 22-20. Pat Walczak led the Chargers with 12 points.

10 years ago - 1998

Lisbon appointed an interim police chief, Sgt. Ed Kaczkowski, to replace retiring Chief David Gettleman.

One carefully guarded secret of Sussex was sign shop artist Ken "Beanpole" Rappette.

5 years ago - 2003

Gypsy moth infestation was expected in Lisbon's Thousand Oaks subdivision.

St. James Catholic Church and Willow Spring Learning Center planned to share a parking lot that the church intended to build on an unused school-owned lot.

Halquist Stone's Dozer Day raised $118,000 for the Hamilton Education Foundation.