Business

Twig’s sodas go from glass to aluminum

Published by admin on Tue, 06/29/2021 - 2:51pm

Twig’s Beverage Company has been bottling delicious Sun Drop soda for decades, and a few years ago, the company started developing its own specialty sodas to quench locals’ thirsts.

Now, those flavors have been canned.

Twig’s has decided to put its root beer, black cherry, orange and grape flavors into aluminum cans in the hopes of getting into additional markets beyond the current grocery stores and other places that sell specialty sodas.

Oh My Peonies prepare for busy summer

Published by admin on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 4:36pm

A local flower farm is looking forward to a busy summer.

Oh My Peonies, located just outside of Marion, is operated by brother and sister, Lee Mielke and Sue Anderson, who grew up at the farm house where Oh My Peonies is located.

In 2000, Mielke started to plant peonies to brighten up the community. He planted peonies while working a job as a farmer. In 2014, he retired from his job and ultimately decided to focus on the peonies. Mielke had originally planted irises, but after troubles with those, he switched to peonies.

Spinning Wheel hosts last dinner service

Published by admin on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 3:58pm

Steve and Lisa Lemhouse hosted their final dinner service as owners of the Spinning Wheel Inn on April 29.

“It is a little bittersweet, but it is time,” said Steve Lemhouse, as he started his last dinner service.

The Spinning Wheel Inn was brimming with Shawano County residents as soon as it opened at 5 p.m. April 29.

Verkuilens looking forward to big summer

Published by admin on Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:40am

One ice cream shop in Wittenberg is expecting a business boom this summer.

Rick and Karla Verkuilen own and operate Britt’s Ice Cream and Candy Shop in the heart of Wittenberg, at 502 S. Webb St. Britt’s has served as a spot for people in the community to sit and talk with each other.

“You have some locals who come in, grab some food and just sit and talk,” said Rick Verkuilen.

“I love that,” added Karla Verkuilen.

Mondus plans to sell Anello’s Torch Lite

Published by admin on Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:18am

An iconic Shawano restaurant is up for sale.

Rita Mondus, the owner of Anello’s Torch Lite, made the decision to sell on the heels of her pending retirement.

“I think it is about time for me to retire,” said Mondus.