October is Family History Month! Started 20 years ago by an act of Congress, it is a time to explore our roots, preserve memories, and connect to our past. Making connections to those who have gone before can strengthen us in times of difficulty. True stories have a way of inspiring us, and ...

Hand-decorated storage boxes were important for storage in the 18th century when there were few places, other than shelves, to store small personal items. Collectors today treasure the work of the Bucher family in Berks County, Pennsylvania, made from about 1750 to 1800. There are memorials ...

Can you guess what this unfamiliar antique was used for? It is 40 inches high and 35 inches wide and probably made of Southern Yellow Pine. It is called a “punkah.” It was made in the early 19th century and used with the help of a man called a “punkah wallah” who pulled a cord to make ...

Rec Center Openings The aquatic center and indoor playground are now open! Vogel Fieldhouse will open soon. Rec Center hours have now expanded to Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily admission fees are $7 for youth and seniors, $9 ...

Lions Club of New Ulm says ‘Thank You’ for a successful fly-in The Lions Club of New Ulm would like to thank everyone who attended our 47th annual Fly-In Breakfast for their support. We served over 1500 people and had a great time doing it. Fifty airplanes flew in. We would also like to ...

Full disclosure here…If you are hoping for light, easy reading, the following books would not be your choice. But, if you enjoy fascinating, unbelievable true accounts of courage and bravery during World War II, then read on for a few books about average people doing extraordinary things to ...