SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — In Sheboygan, the Johnston's Bakery pastry cases are filled with sweet treats, and the shelves are stocked with fresh breads.

The aroma wafts out the door with each passing customer, drawing long and frequent lines that quickly dwindle the baked goods supply, especially on a day like September 30.

"[It's] our 75th anniversary. We've been a bakery since 1950," said Mike Perl, plant manager at Johnston's Bakery.

The bakery has remained family-owned throughout its entire history.

"I've been here pretty much my whole life. I'm the fourth generation of Johnston's Bakery. My dad is third, who works here," Perl said.

The tradition extends beyond the family business to loyal customers like Stephanie Noguez, who has been visiting since she was a child.

"I mean, I've been c

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