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Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and heart health risks

MILWAUKEE, WI, 2026 — Smoke from Canada wildfires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, warns that this wildfire smoke exposure may pose an increased risk for heart disease. “While breathing problems and... Continue Reading

First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces the first confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. Mosquitoes collected from Milwaukee County have tested positive for WNV and a wild bird from Bayfield County tested positive for the virus. This is a sign that... Continue Reading

Fun reggae show kicked off Wednesday Night Live

Wednesday Night Live began its 29th season at Grundahl Park July 8 with a concert by the reggae rock group TUGG. A wide variety of genres are featured again this summer, ranging from bluegrass to pop, jazz, rock and beyond. These free music concerts run through August 12 and are held in Grundahl... Continue Reading

With Altenbernd now at the helm, village board tackles array of issues

Cathy Scott

President Ryan Czyzewski called the July 8 Village Board meeting to order with all members except Ben Jones, present. Also in attendance were Gabe Altenbernd, Jon Hochkammer and Bryan Kleinmaier, Village attorney. Resident Steven Sopcak spoke regarding a non-agenda item to question why the Village... Continue Reading

Meet the artist behind Grumpy’s club mugs

Abigail Karbusicky

A local artist has been making the Grumpy Troll Brew Pub mugs for over a decade. The mug club is a group of 150 people that sign up to get special deals at the Grumpy Troll Brew Pub and receive a handmade, customized mug each year. Once in the mug club, members can continue to renew every year.... Continue Reading

Laundy is new Senior Center director

Joan Laundy is the new director of Southwest Dane Outreach and the Mount Horeb Senior Center. Laundy recently replaced Lynn Forshaug, the longtime director who retired at the end of May. Laundy is a lifelong resident of Mount Horeb. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the... Continue Reading

Mount Horeb man who worked at Middleton school convicted of repeated sexual assault of a child

Kevin Murphy

Dane County jurors needed less than 90 minutes to convict a Mount Horeb man and former Kromery Middle School janitor of repeated sexual assault of a child. James A. Myers, 41, was charged after a parent reported to Mount Horeb police in 2024 that her 13-year-old stepdaughter said Myers had exposed... Continue Reading

Mural at Heirloom Craftsman gets green light

All members of the Plan Commission (PC) were present at the June 24 meeting: Chair Ryan Czyzewski, Sarah Best, Stephanie Gauthier-Phillips, Andrew Kidd, Jill Remmert-Willis, Ben Vondra, and Peggy Zalucha. Village Planner Sonja Kruesel attended on behalf of Ben Rohr. In February Dennis Hiorms, owner... Continue Reading

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Fun reggae show kicked off Wednesday Night Live

Wednesday Night Live began its 29th season at Grundahl Park July 8 with a concert by the reggae rock group TUGG. A wide variety of genres are featured again this summer, ranging from bluegrass to pop, jazz, rock and beyond. These free music concerts run through August 12 and are held in Grundahl... Continue Reading
With Altenbernd now at the helm, village board tackles array of issues

President Ryan Czyzewski called the July 8 Village Board meeting to order with all members except Ben Jones, present. Also in attendance were Gabe Altenbernd, Jon Hochkammer and Bryan Kleinmaier, Village attorney. Resident Steven Sopcak spoke regarding a non-agenda item to question why the Village... Continue Reading

Mikel Kelley makes all of Grumpy Troll’s club mugs in his local studio. Photo by Matt Geiger.

Meet the artist behind Grumpy’s club mugs

A local artist has been making the Grumpy Troll Brew Pub mugs for over a decade. The mug club is a group of 150 people that sign up to get special... Continue Reading

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Laundy is new Senior Center director

Joan Laundy is the new director of Southwest Dane Outreach and the Mount Horeb Senior Center. Laundy recently replaced Lynn Forshaug, the longtime... Continue Reading

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Mount Horeb man who worked at Middleton school convicted of repeated sexual assault of a child

Jury needed less than 90 minutes to convict

Dane County jurors needed less than 90 minutes to convict a Mount Horeb man and former Kromery Middle School janitor of repeated sexual assault of a... Continue Reading

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Names of dead released following crash

The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office is releasing the name of the individuals that died following a motor vehicle accident. The accident... Continue Reading
Wednesday Night Live will kick off its 29th season at Grundahl Park July 8 with the reggae rock group, TUGG, continuing each week through August 12. Bigtooth (above) will take the stage on July 15.

Wednesday Night Live returns for 29th season

Wednesday Night Live will kick off its 29th season at Grundahl Park July 8 with a concert by the reggae rock group, TUGG. A wide variety of genres... Continue Reading
Commission gets update on Historic Property Survey Report

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met May 27 and discussed the ongoing village-wide historic resource survey. They also reviewed governance... Continue Reading
Officer Dix named K9 handler as department works to get police dog

Mount Horeb Police Officer Kyle Dix recently reported that efforts to resurrect the village’s K9 program have made “significant progress” since... Continue Reading

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Going out with a bang

Matt Geiger

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team and Madison Police conducted emergency training at the Karakahl Motor Hotel on Thursday of last week. First responders performed an array of drills, including using explosives to breach the hotel’s heavy metal doors (pictured above). The... Continue Reading

Wild Type Ranch wants to save humanity, one meal at a time

Matt Geiger

It’s late morning when the small crew at Wild Type Ranch spots her, a shaky newborn lamb. The tiny, wavering creature finds solace in her mother’s woolen flank and the tall, undulating spring grasses rooted in the soil on which everything depends. Sara Faivre, co-founder and partner at Wild Type,... Continue Reading

Making sense of the world

Matt Geiger

When asked why she started writing when she was a child, Sara Joy Márquez pauses for a moment, sipping her coffee as she sits on the stoop of her rural Mount Horeb home, and replies: “To make sense of the world.” Márquez, an essayist and poet whose work has been published in The Mississippi Review... Continue Reading

Illuminating the Overlooked: 2026 Student Spotlight Finds Inspiration in the Ordinary

The Seventh Annual Student Spotlight art show debuts Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Mount Horeb’s downtown Driftless Historium (100 S 2nd St), featuring the work of Mount Horeb High School’s Delilah Gasch and Raniah Hubbard. This partner installation, entitled “More than Meets the Eye,” will be on... Continue Reading

A long way home

Tammy Keller

In the spring of 1926 Martin Keller Sr. bought his first tractor for his family farm. He purchased a 1926 John Deere Spoker D from Sever Martinson, who owned and operated The Farm Utility Company of Mt. Horeb. It was the first John Deere tractor sold by the dealership, which was located where Buck... Continue Reading

Mount Horeb Village board mulls multi- million dollar sports complex

Cathy Scott

President Ryan Czyzewski called the June 3 Village Board meeting to order with all members present. Three major items were discussed: The 2025 Audit presentation, Public Art Ordinance 2026-06, and the fundraising agreement for the Recreation Complex (Lukken Park property). 2025 Audit Highlights... Continue Reading

More than 100 students prepare for ‘Newsies Jr.’

Mount Horeb Middle School will present Disney’s Newsies Jr., the inspiring and high-energy musical based on the true story of the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike in New York City. Performances will take place Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Mount Horeb High School Auditorium.... Continue Reading

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