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Village board votes not to rezone for proposed downtown development

The Mount Horeb Village Board on Wednesday night narrowly voted down a proposal that would have paved the way for the Langhaus on Main Mixed-Use Building at 208-220 East Main Street. The development, which has dominated the village’s political zeitgeist in recent months, was touted by supporters as... Continue Reading

Shirley Martin recognized for decades of service to Mount Horeb Area Historical Society

The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society (MHAHS) continued its 50th anniversary celebrations this past fall by hosting its third Legacy Volunteer Reception recognizing Shirley Martin for more than two decades of dedicated service to the Society. Martin embodies the local history that MHAHS was... Continue Reading

Village attorney says trustee does not have conflict of interest

Matt Geiger

In a Dec. 29 letter, Mount Horeb village attorney S. Bryan Kleinmaier wrote that village trustee Marc Schellpfeffer does not have a conflict of interest and is not prohibited from voting on the Langhaus on Main Mixed-Use Building proposal located at 208-220 East Main Street. “In my opinion, the... Continue Reading

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Paul Baum is new president in Village of Blue Mounds For the third time in as many years, Paul Baum has stepped in to provide some stability during a time of unexpected transition in Village of Blue Mounds government. Baum was recently appointed village president following the resignation of long-... Continue Reading

Tried and true

Matt Geiger

Once viewed as a conspiracy theory, planned obsolescence is now a mainstream business tactic. Most of the things Americans spend their hard-earned money on in 2025 (and soon 2026) are intentionally designed to break, fail, or stop working as quickly as possible. To make sure consumers are... Continue Reading

Dark skies and housing development

Cathy Scott

The Plan Commission meeting on December 17 included two agenda items, a concept plan for a cottage housing development and discussion of Dark Sky standards for the exterior lighting section of the zoning code rewrite. All members were present, less Jill Remmert-Willis. Developer Chad Wuebben of... Continue Reading

‘Business As Usual’ for Grumpy Troll brewmaster

Matt Geiger

Gonzo icon Hunter S. Thompson famously wrote that good people drink good beer. It stands to reason that the folks who make this ancient and beloved elixir are probably pretty decent, too. One of this area’s longest-tenured brewers is Belleville resident Mark Knoebl, who has served as brewmaster at... Continue Reading

Plumer named New Head of the Mount Horeb Chamber of Commerce

The Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Plumer as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective December 3, 2025. Plumer brings a strong background in chamber leadership, tourism development, and community engagement from her work with... Continue Reading

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Village board votes not to rezone for proposed downtown development

The Mount Horeb Village Board on Wednesday night narrowly voted down a proposal that would have paved the way for the Langhaus on Main Mixed-Use Building at 208-220 East Main Street. The development, which has dominated the village’s political zeitgeist in recent months, was touted by supporters as... Continue Reading
Six people file to run for 2 village board seats in Mount Horeb

The filing deadline for the Spring Election came and went Tuesday and local voters will have an array of choices on the ballot when they head to the polls. A total of six candidates have filed the requisite paperwork to run for two seats on the Mount Horeb Village Board. Incumbents Ben Jones and... Continue Reading

Shirley Martin with her family at the Driftless Historium.

Shirley Martin recognized for decades of service to Mount Horeb Area Historical Society

The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society (MHAHS) continued its 50th anniversary celebrations this past fall by hosting its third Legacy Volunteer... Continue Reading

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Village attorney says trustee does not have conflict of interest

Citizen ethics complaint alleged Marc Schellpfeffer should be prohibited from voting on development

In a Dec. 29 letter, Mount Horeb village attorney S. Bryan Kleinmaier wrote that village trustee Marc Schellpfeffer does not have a conflict of... Continue Reading

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Paul Baum is new president in Village of Blue Mounds For the third time in as many years, Paul Baum has stepped in to provide some stability during a... Continue Reading

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Village delays Langhús vote to allow time to review ethics complaint
Cathy Scott
After the usual roll call with all Board members present and Pledge of Allegiance at the December 3 Village Board meeting, Nic Owen, Village... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Grundahl development removed from agenda

The Langhús on Main development proposal, which was previously on the Mount Horeb Village Board's Dec. 3 agenda, has been removed. Village... Continue Reading
Carson Faust is the son of Peter and Martha Faust and is a 2011 graduate of Mount Horeb High School.

Mount Horeb Author’s Debut Novel Weaves Family History with Folklore

In his debut novel, Mount Horeb-raised author, Carson Faust, explores how story and history are inherited. If the Dead Belong Here, published by... Continue Reading
Dane County Dairy Promotion Committee Donates $3,000 to Local Food Pantries to Boost Dairy Access during the Holidays

The Dane County Dairy Promotion Committee has donated $500 each to six food pantries serving communities across Dane County, with the request that... Continue Reading

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Plan commission votes narrowly to move Langhús on Main forward

Cathy Scott

Two major items were on the November 19 Plan Commission (PC) meeting agenda, held at the High School auditorium. The first order of business was to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application, Certified Survey Map, Site Plan and Design review for the expansion of the Mount Horeb Elementary... Continue Reading

Village board approves 2026 budget

Cathy Scott

The Village Board met at 5 p..m on Wednesday, November 19. Two items were on the agenda, a Public Hearing for the 2026 budget, followed by consideration by the Board for approval. Since the Public Hearing was posted for 6 p.m., item two, the zoning code re-write, was moved to the beginning of the... Continue Reading

‘God is interested in having a relationship with all of us’

Matt Geiger

For years, Pastor Jason Hill chose to spend his time by the beds of the dying. As a chaplain for Agrace Hospice Care, he went to work each day knowing he would sit in a room where death hovered and grief pervaded in the air. He believes God is there even in times of despair, and that he serves God... Continue Reading

Local Veteran William Herriges journeys to Washington with Badger Honor Flight

William Herriges, 83, of Mount Horeb, joined the November 8th Badger Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., calling it an emotional day filled with appreciation. Accompanied by his son, Steven Herriges, 57, of Chippewa Falls, they, along with over 180 other Wisconsin servicemen and servicewomen and... Continue Reading

Frolic donates $50,000 to village for new playground equipment

The Mount Horeb Summer Frolic presented a $50,000 check to the Village of Mount Horeb in late October to help fund the new playground equipment installed this past summer at Grundahl Park. Jason Fendrick officially thanked the Summer Frolic Board for its donation and support of the Parks,... Continue Reading

Winter parking regulations begin December 1 in Mount Horeb

The Village of Mount Horeb residents are reminded that winter parking regulations go into effect in the village on December 1, 2025, and continue in effect until March 31, 2026. On even numbered days of the month, vehicles may be properly parked between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on even... Continue Reading

Mount Horeb’s Historic Preservation Commission is moving forward with a survey of historic village properties

Erin Herndon

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is moving forward with a survey of historic Village properties. Following the cancellation of their Sept. 2025 meeting, the HPC approved the survey proposal, approved minutes from their Aug. meeting, continued discussion of the zoning code rewrite and... Continue Reading

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