SHEBOYGAN, WI — July 16, 2025A fast-moving thunderstorm swept through Sheboygan late Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and a brief flash flood scare—but the city’s storm drains ultimately kept pace with the deluge. ⚡ Storm Timing & Duration…
Weather for Sheboygan, Sheboygan County Current Conditions: Mostly clear, 67 °F (20 °C) Daily Forecast Thursday, June 19: Low 63 °F (17 °C); High 73 °F (23 °C) — Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and…
1. Craft 30 Summer Solstice Street Festival 2. Summer Night Market at 3 Sheeps Taproom 3. Mill Street Live (Plymouth) 4. “The Driftless Revelers” Concert 5. Melissa Ferrick Live 6. Reid & Joy Comedy Night “Pride and Joy” 7. Orienteering…
In Person Event DATE: Wednesday, June 18, 2025TIME: 1pm – 3pm LOCATION:Sheboygan County Job Center3620 Wilgus AveSheboygan, WI Meet with employers across diverse industries including: Bring your resume and enthusiasm!
Key Information: June 14 in Washington, D.C., is slated to be a spectacle of military pageantry: tanks rolling through the streets, Army equipment on display, live music, fitness challenges—and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade coinciding with President Trump’s 79th…
The City of Sheboygan has officially lifted its winter parking restrictions ahead of schedule. Originally set to end on March 31, these restrictions were terminated on March 17 due to favorable weather conditions and reduced snowfall. This early lift provides…
The History and Significance of Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks ahead by one hour in the spring and moving them back in the fall. This shift allows for longer daylight hours in…
No discussion of Sheboygan County’s economy would be complete without acknowledging the monumental role played by the Kohler Company. Founded in 1873 by J.M. Kohler, the company began by making cast iron farm implements and enameled sinks. What started as…
The late 19th century marked a period of explosive industrial growth for Sheboygan County, transforming it from a largely agricultural region into a center for manufacturing. With its strategic location on Lake Michigan, access to raw materials, and the rise…
While the cities of Sheboygan County experienced rapid growth and industrial development in the 19th century, rural areas of the county were undergoing a quiet but significant transformation into some of the richest farmland in Wisconsin. Early farmers in the…
Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Sheboygan quickly became an essential port for trade and industry. The city’s location, combined with key infrastructure improvements, helped Sheboygan develop into a major hub for maritime commerce and shipbuilding in the mid-19th…
In the mid-1800s, Sheboygan County was blanketed by vast hardwood forests, providing the raw materials that would become the backbone of the county’s early economy. The natural abundance of timber fueled the development of industries that would shape the region…
Sheboygan County is home to several smaller, historic communities that played important roles in the county’s agricultural and industrial development. While often overshadowed by larger towns like Sheboygan and Plymouth, these smaller villages were vital to the county’s economy, serving…
Nestled in the northwest corner of Sheboygan County, Elkhart Lake developed into one of the region’s most charming resort towns, thanks to its scenic, spring-fed lake and strategic location. The village’s transformation into a popular vacation destination began in the…
In the far southern part of Sheboygan County, two villages—Cedar Grove and Oostburg—trace their roots to Dutch immigrants who arrived in the mid-19th century. Fleeing religious and economic upheaval in the Netherlands, many Dutch families sought a new life in…
Nestled just west of Sheboygan, the village of Kohler owes much of its existence and prosperity to the Kohler Co., one of Sheboygan County’s most iconic businesses. Originally a small settlement named Riverside, the area underwent a dramatic transformation in…
Nestled about 12 miles west of Sheboygan, Plymouth has grown from a small pioneer settlement to a thriving city known for its rich agricultural history and its pivotal role in the dairy industry. Before American settlement, the area was known…
Nestled upriver from the Sheboygan River’s namesake falls, Sheboygan Falls emerged in the 19th century as a thriving industrial center, harnessing the power of the river to fuel its growth. The city’s story begins in 1835 when Silas Stedman, a…
Sheboygan’s transformation from a modest settlement into a thriving port town during the 19th century is a story of strategic location, industrious spirit, and a rapidly growing population. Situated at the mouth of the Sheboygan River on Lake Michigan, the…
Sheboygan County’s rich history begins long before European settlers arrived in the area. The land was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe, and others, who had established deep roots in the region. The name…
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