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Owen to leave Mount Horeb for Green Country administrator position

Matt Geiger

Longtime Mount Horeb village administrator Nic Owen was named last week as one of five finalists to become the first-ever Green County Administrator, the county confirmed on February 4. Green County Clerk Arianna Voegeli said the county was in the midst of a comprehensive search for its top... Continue Reading

Fun in the winter sun at Scandihoovian

The Scandihoovian Winter Festival took place Friday through Sunday, offering all kinds of fun for familes. “This was my first Scandihoovian Winter Festival, and I had a blast!” said Allison Plumer, President and CEO of the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce. “It was wonderful to see both the... Continue Reading

The power of positivity

Matt Geiger

The letter, sent in the summer of 1995, is now 30 years old. “Dear Ann,” it reads. “Thank you for taking the time to talk to me about the possibility of a[n] Optimist Club in Mount Horeb. I was very impressed with your commitment to the community, especially the youth of the community of Mount... Continue Reading

Village board looks at multiple development proposals

Cathy Scott

The regular Village board meeting was called to order by Ryan Czyzewski, President, on Wednesday, February 4, with all board members present except for Ben Jones. The two Youth in Government students Aaron Fendrick and Jenna Jones were also present. The agenda included three items: JT Klein... Continue Reading

Owen is finalist to become first ever Green County administrator

Matt Geiger

Longtime Mount Horeb village administrator Nic Owen is one of five finalists to become the first-ever Green County Administrator, the county confirmed on February 4. Green County Clerk Arianna Voegeli said the county is in the midst of a comprehensive search for its top staffer as it works to... Continue Reading

Community Exposure Locations for Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County

Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. So far, the investigation has identified the following locations where people may have been exposed to measles: Qdoba Restaurant 2 N. Park Street, Madison, WI Sunday, January 25 from 1... Continue Reading

No evidence that the village violated open meetings law

Matt Geiger

Both the Blue Mounds village attorney and the Dane County District Attorney’s office have found that the village followed proper protocols and did not violate any open meetings laws in October of 2025 despite accusations from the former village president. Former Blue Mounds village president Audra... Continue Reading

With ‘Hemlock’ in hand, Melissa Faliveno returns

Melissa Faliveno is many things. She’s a celebrated author, a longtime Brooklyn resident and a current creative writing professor at the University of North Carolina. Her debut essay collection Tomboyland was named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR, New York Public Library, Oprah Magazine, Electric... Continue Reading

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Owen to leave Mount Horeb for Green Country administrator position

Longtime Mount Horeb village administrator Nic Owen was named last week as one of five finalists to become the first-ever Green County Administrator, the county confirmed on February 4. Green County Clerk Arianna Voegeli said the county was in the midst of a comprehensive search for its top... Continue Reading
Fun in the winter sun at Scandihoovian

Photo by Casey McCoy

The Scandihoovian Winter Festival took place Friday through Sunday, offering all kinds of fun for familes. “This was my first Scandihoovian Winter Festival, and I had a blast!” said Allison Plumer, President and CEO of the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce. “It was wonderful to see both the... Continue Reading

Above, Cynthia Jefko, Ann Finley and Dianna Fehlen.

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Optimist Club celebrates 30 years in Mount Horeb

The letter, sent in the summer of 1995, is now 30 years old. “Dear Ann,” it reads. “Thank you for taking the time to talk to me about the... Continue Reading

Village board looks at multiple development proposals

The regular Village board meeting was called to order by Ryan Czyzewski, President, on Wednesday, February 4, with all board members present except... Continue Reading

Owen is finalist to become first ever Green County administrator

Longtime Mount Horeb village administrator Nic Owen is one of five finalists to become the first-ever Green County Administrator, the county... Continue Reading

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Wisconsin Newspaper Assoc. urges passage of legislation to protect free speech

Bill would protect right to petition the government

State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) have introduced Wisconsin Senate Bill 666/Assembly Bill 701,... Continue Reading
EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES ON THE WAY

As temperatures drop, take steps to stay warm

Dangerously low temperatures are forecasted this week, and Public Health Madison & Dane County wants to remind residents to take steps to be safe... Continue Reading
Assembly Passes Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial sign bill

On Tuesday, January 13th the State Assembly passed by a unanimous voice vote Assembly Bill 520 (AB 520) authored by Representative Todd Novak (R-... Continue Reading
Half Hour History Lecture, “Dating Your Historic Family Photographs”

The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society’s Half-Hour History program is a once-a-month midday speaker series featuring engaging presentations on local... Continue Reading

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After months of debate, board votes 4-3 not to rezone for Langhús

Cathy Scott

The January 7 Mount Horeb Village Board meeting was held at the Community Center due to the anticipation of a large attendance to learn the outcome of the development project, Langhús on Main. Approximately 125 attended the well-organized meeting with plenty of microphones. Also attending were... Continue Reading

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

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