POLKA FAME

Jimmy Hartwig, longtime leader of the Jimmy Hartwig Band, was honored Sunday as the 2017 recipient of the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award. Though Hartwig, now in his late 90s and in ill health, was unable to be present, his son, Wayne Hartwig, who succeeded Jimmy as the director of the 71-year-old band, accepted the award in his stead. For more photos click here.

JEFFERSON — Generations of residents from throughout the greater Jefferson County area have grown up with the sounds of the Jimmy Hartwig Band, which in its 71st year is one of the longest continuously running bands in Wisconsin.

On Sunday, Jimmy Hartwig, now in his late 90s, was honored as the 2017 recipient of the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award.

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