As the Monroe Times celebrates 125 years of publishing history from Monroe, Green County, and the state line region, we are looking back on the middle portion of that timespan: Specifically the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. We’ll feature prior stories and moments of historical relevance from our paper’s archives throughout the year.

In November 1968, The Chalet announced it would add a cocktail lounge and bar room. The Chalet was a restaurant located near Brodhead on Wis. 11/81.