100 years ago - 1908

Hilda Stacy was granted a divorce by Waukesha Judge Griswold from Fred Stacy Jr. of Lisbon. They had been married since 1904. She was given permission to assume her maiden name, Hilda Ray. A division of property was also approved.

50 years ago - 1958

Roy Evert Jr. surprised his family by arriving home on furlough from Fort Ord in California.

25 years ago - 1983

Judy Wegner filed to run against incumbent Richard Jung for Lisbon town chairman.

Three candidates filed for Sussex village president: incumbent John Tews and challengers Paul Fleischmann and Glen Moody.

Janet Podolske, a former Sussex Robinette cheerleader and 1979 Hamilton graduate and Sussex resident, was engaged to marry Bill Bigus.

Lannon saw no competitive races for the Village Board or anyone challenge incumbent Village President Nick Quartaro.

10 years ago - 1998

The Town of Lisbon clerk was Lauren Pomeroy.

Halquist Stone Co. lost $5,500 worth of metal to a thief.

With 53-degree days, people started washing their cars in January.

The Methodist parsonage on Main Street in Sussex and the Lester Clarey home next door were scheduled for a date with the wrecking ball.

5 years ago - 2003

Three participants of the Ludka basketball era - coach Rich Ludka, player Terry Youngbauer and basketball player/developer/reporter Fred Keller - were honored by a packed house at a Hamilton basketball game and event called "Turn Back the Clock."