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Matt Geiger

Mount Horeb police officers on August 9 apprehended a local man accused of an attack at a Federal Bureau of Investigation building. Matthew J. Sherven, 25, was arrested after allegedly throwing an unknown package over the fence into the secured perimeter of the FBI building in the City of St.... Continue Reading

Meaningful things: ObertAlvin Coffee House

Matt Geiger

“We live within a blaze of transience both inevitable and complete,” wrote poet Jane Hirshfield. But as we each wander with temporary legs on temporary roads, we sometimes get to stop and seek respite. We warm our chilled bones by blazing hearths, rest our weary legs at tables open to all, fill our... Continue Reading

Village board eyes grant money for housing development

Aynsley Hoelscher

The village board approved participation in a grant for low income housing. They also decided not to hold a vote on an ordinance disallowing certain behaviors against election officials, employees and elected representatives. However they did approve a resolution expressing support for election... Continue Reading

Viking Homecoming Court

This year’s Mount Horeb Homecoming Court includes: Ruby Dahlk and Zach Maguire, Eliza Zweifel and Tyrus Hastings, Jayse Holman and Chris Kiel, Hallie Klein and Owen Aeschlimann, Ellie Larson and Cy Lawry, Morgan Monroe and Andrew Lien, Siobhan Mertz and Athena Ourandnik, Laurel Helland and Ben... Continue Reading

Mount Horeb gets $75,000 energy grant

The Village of Mount Horeb last week announce that it has been awarded a grant of $75,000 from The Wisconsin Public Service Commission Office of Energy Innovation to develop a comprehensive energy plan. This funding will used to hire a consultant, Slipstream, to evaluate the village’s current... Continue Reading

‘Climate Champions’ honored by Mount Horeb Village Board

The Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change created their Climate Champions program in 2020. The aim was to recognize the leaders and innovators in climate action across the county. The program aims to recognize leaders, because leadership is contagious. To date Dane County has recognized... Continue Reading

Homecoming Parade is Friday

The 2024 homecoming parade will take place on Friday, October 4th. The start time for the parade will be approximately 2:45 p.m., fifteen minutes after the pep rally at the high school. The parade will follow the same route as in past years. The route will start on Academy Street in front of the... Continue Reading

DANE COUNTY 2024 YOUTH SURVEY CAPTURES SHIFTING TRENDS AMONG ADOLESCENTS FOLLOWING PANDEMIC

Dane County Youth Commission last week released the results from the 2024 Dane County Youth Assessment (DCYA). Every three years, Dane County youth in grades 7 through 12 complete a survey that captures their opinions, concerns, behaviors, attitudes, and experiences on a range of topics. DCYA... Continue Reading

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Local man arrested for FBI attack

Sherven

Mount Horeb police officers on August 9 apprehended a local man accused of an attack at a Federal Bureau of Investigation building. Matthew J. Sherven, 25, was arrested after allegedly throwing an unknown package over the fence into the secured perimeter of the FBI building in the City of St.... Continue Reading
Grabe and Novak square off in 51st Assembly Race

FALL ELECTION COVERAGE

Elizabeth Grabe: I was born in Dane County. My family bought a farm in Mount Horeb, and I graduated from Mount Horeb High School. Here is where I learned at an early age the value of hard work and the importance of having a land ethic. I have served my community in many ways: As a coach for... Continue Reading

Meaningful things: ObertAlvin Coffee House

Opera House in Blue Mounds is transformed into eclectic gathering place

“We live within a blaze of transience both inevitable and complete,” wrote poet Jane Hirshfield. But as we each wander with temporary legs on... Continue Reading

Viking Homecoming Court

This year’s Mount Horeb Homecoming Court includes: Ruby Dahlk and Zach Maguire, Eliza Zweifel and Tyrus Hastings, Jayse Holman and Chris Kiel, Hallie... Continue Reading

From left to right: Skyler Gunderson, Funeral Director at Gunderson Camacho Funeral & Cremation Care; Tate Phillip, Assistant General Manager at Cave of the Mounds: Rachel Belida, founder of Daily Harvest Designs; Village President, Ryan Czyzewski and Tim White Chair of Sustainability and Natural Resource Committee.

‘Climate Champions’ honored by Mount Horeb Village Board

The Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change created their Climate Champions program in 2020. The aim was to recognize the leaders and... Continue Reading

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ATC/ITC power line energized

After years of legal wrangling, public declarations by politicians, and opposition yard signs that ranged in size from modest to gargantuan, a 102-... Continue Reading
Art comes alive

A Breath of Fresh Art takes place in Primrose

Above, Sophia Chen performs during “A Breath of Fresh Art,” a special event hosted by dancer Katherine Kramer at Primrose Retreat on Saturday, Sept.... Continue Reading
School board discusses referendum question for November election and approves changes to the district policy affected by Title IX
Aynsley Hoelscher
The board discussed their proposed referendum question for the November election and approved changes to board policy affected by Title IX. The... Continue Reading
Photo by Matt Geiger.

Pasture Patterns

A small family farm produces nearly half a million eggs each year

Matt Geiger
Birthday and wedding cakes. A chocolate confection shared alongside fond memories at a beloved friend’s funeral. An omelette made for the love of... Continue Reading

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Coming home

Matt Geiger

Seventy-four years ago, a young man named Cpl. Robert Paul Raess went missing in the humid subtropical region of Changnyeong, South Korea. He was just 21 years old and more than 6,000 miles from the small Wisconsin town where he grew up. He was soon reported missing in action and later declared... Continue Reading

Hook named Distinguished Alumni

Matt Geiger

A local champion for both veterans and the greater community alike is being honored as this year’s Mount Horeb High School Distinguished Alumni. The award recognizes the achievements of those came through the school system and serve “as motivation for current students to excel, remind faculty of... Continue Reading

Important public service updates

Mark your calendars The 2024 fall bulk trash drop off event and the electronics recycling event are scheduled for September 21, 2024 from 8 a.m.-noon. The bulk trash drop off is at the Village shop, 301 Blue Mounds Street, and is open for Village residents only. Residents can bring large, bulky... Continue Reading

That’s a wrap!

Wednesday Night Live’s popular summer concert series has come and gone, with organizers already looking forward to next year. Pictured above, Charanga Agozá performs at Grundahl Park on July 24. Photo by Ron Lutz II. See more on page 10 of this week'd edition.

A reason to smile

The vast majority of veterans in the United States do not qualify for dental coverage through the Veterans Administration (VA). Nearly half of them report having dental health issues. Kyle Arneson, founder of the Objective: Veterans’ Smile initiative, is working to change that. The goal is to put... Continue Reading

School District News

After the tragedy of May 1, the start of the school year may bring some understandable anxiety here in Mount Horeb. Dr. Travis Wright, associate professor of counseling psychology at UW-Madison, tackled the issue head on when he addressed new Mount Horeb Area School District teachers at the annual... Continue Reading

Optimist Club helps women learn self-defense

Sharona York (left), and Mandy Potter learn some basic self defense techniques from Brandon Tracy during a women’s class sponsored by the Mount Horeb Optimists Club. Photo by Ron Lutz II. See more on page 9 of this week's edition.

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