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An ‘unfortunate mistake’ impacts November ballot

Matt Geiger

State election officials have admitted that an “unfortunate mistake” by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) caused an error on the upcoming fall ballots, depriving Independent candidate Douglas Alexander of his legal right to have a summary of his platform printed beneath his name, as required... Continue Reading

Homecoming parade is Friday

The 2022 homecoming parade will take place on Friday, September 30. Start time for the parade will be approximately 2:50, fifteen minutes after the pep rally at the high school. The route will start on Academy Street in front of the Primary Center. From there it will take a left onto Fourth... Continue Reading

Wiener dogs run in first Dachsund Dash

Skål Public House’s “Skaltoberfest” took place over the weekend, including a “Dachsund Dash” in the alley next to the eatery on Saturday morning. Pictured above are participants Cannoli (left) and Eva (right). Cannoli is with owners Olivia Gasner and Dom Braga. Eva is with owner Laurie Boyden.... Continue Reading

School board looks at rile of grants in school funding

Rachel LaCasse-Ford

Over the past two years, the Mount Horeb Area School District has written and/or received $916,000 in grant dollars. Director of Student Services Brian Johnson presented the school board with an overview of these grants at their September 19 board meeting. The district has received various... Continue Reading

The Fall Village Market moves to Second Street

The Fall Village Market, organized by the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce, is moving off Main Street due to a major detour currently running through Mount Horeb’s Main Street. More than 60 vendors will line Second Street between Main and Lincoln, offering handmade, vintage, upcycled, and... Continue Reading

Gleanings

Barb Johnson

130 Years Ago- Sept. 21, 1892 (The Mount Horeb Progress) A.K. Grinde, has now taken his first degree in the secrets of blacksmithing with S. Thompson. Theodore Nelson has bought a lot in Witte’s addition and will eventually build in the near future. Here is a good opening for a dressmaker, as there... Continue Reading

Obituary

May 18, 1977 – Sept. 23, 2022 BLUE MOUNDS- Anna Rose Loger, age 45, of Blue Mounds, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 18, 1977, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Jim and Selma Bennett. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael Loger, on June 23, 2001.... Continue Reading

Obituary

March 10, 1941 – Sept. 21, 2022 VERONA - Mary Jane Schmaus, age 81, of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at home, from complications with M.S. She was born on March 10, 1941, in Alexandria, La., the daughter of Thomas and Myrtle (Gray) Alberti. Mary graduated from West High... Continue Reading

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An ‘unfortunate mistake’ impacts November ballot

Wisconsin Elections Commission omitted information about a local congressional candidate

State election officials have admitted that an “unfortunate mistake” by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) caused an error on the upcoming fall ballots, depriving Independent candidate Douglas Alexander of his legal right to have a summary of his platform printed beneath his name, as required... Continue Reading
Homecoming parade is Friday

The 2022 homecoming parade will take place on Friday, September 30. Start time for the parade will be approximately 2:50, fifteen minutes after the pep rally at the high school. The route will start on Academy Street in front of the Primary Center. From there it will take a left onto Fourth... Continue Reading

Wiener dogs run in first Dachsund Dash

Skål Public House’s “Skaltoberfest” took place over the weekend, including a “Dachsund Dash” in the alley next to the eatery on Saturday morning.... Continue Reading

School board looks at rile of grants in school funding

Over the past two years, the Mount Horeb Area School District has written and/or received $916,000 in grant dollars. Director of Student Services... Continue Reading

The Fall Village Market moves to Second Street

The Fall Village Market, organized by the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce, is moving off Main Street due to a major detour currently running... Continue Reading

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Death Notice

Ellen S. Wright

Ellen S. Wright, 74, died Saturday, September 17, 2022. Ellen died at her home in Vermont Township, Dane County Wisconsin at 1:00 P.M. with her... Continue Reading
News & Notes

Library book sale returns The Friends of the Mount Horeb Public Library are holding the Annual Fall Book Sale. The sale will take place in the... Continue Reading
In Season

Riley Native Plant Nursery

Rose Brookins
Summer is winding down, but the Mount Horeb Farmers Market is far from over – we will continue to meet on Thursdays from 3-6:30 at 315 E Main Street... Continue Reading
Court Report

Village of Mount Horeb Municipal Court August 4, 2022 Anderson, Leroy E, 60, Dane, WI, FAIL/YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLIST $98.8 Enochs, Sharday... Continue Reading

Mount Horeb WI forecast

There's Nothing Bland About It!

Huma Siddiqui-Seitz

Greetings! I do believe that Wisconsin is a beautiful state with miles and miles of farms, the lush trees and picturesque views, you just can’t deny but enjoy every moment of the natural beauty right in front of you. This summer we traveled around the State quite a bit, long weekend trips to... Continue Reading

Representative Roundup

Senators Johnson and Baldwin Led Senate Resolution to Remember the 10th Anniversary of Shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced the resolution to remember the 10th anniversary of the tragic attack at the Sikh Gurdwara... Continue Reading

Naturally Speaking

Jerry Hook

Several species of wild grapes grow in Wisconsin in a variety of habitats. The fruits are edible and used for eating, jelly and wine or juice. Some even pick the fruit and make jelly for orioles instead of purchasing. This process does not save much money, however. Animals, raccoons, birds, deer... Continue Reading

Community Calendar

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Mt. Horeb AlAnon Family Group, 12:00noon, Chamber of Commerce conference room, Third and Main Street Mt. Horeb Farmers’ Market, at Evangelical Lutheran Church, E. Main Street. 3:00-6:30pm. Fresh produce and other products of the season. Meet your neighbors and make new... Continue Reading

It’s a Midwest thing

Matt Geiger

Restaurants often use themes to establish their identity. They can be inspired by the outlandish, the fanciful or the far-away. But a new gastropub in the heart of Barneveld found its personality right in its own backyard. “We’re just trying to make it as Midwesty as possible,” explains chef Dereck... Continue Reading

Two Mount Horeb authors have new books coming out

Mount Horeb has a thriving and conspicuous art subculture. Walk through town and you’ll pass numerous art galleries. The Driftless Historium has a rotating exhibition of the work of local visual artists. Visit a local open-mic night and you’ll marvel at the depth of our musical talent. Textile... Continue Reading

Fire Department proposes 5.99 percent budget increase

The Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire Department (MHAJFD) has approved a 2023 Budget at the Board of Directors level. The budget proposal is at a 5.99 percent increase from the previous year, and has now been sent to the municipalities for their approval. Chief Jenny Minter, along with the MHAJFD Board... Continue Reading

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