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Bergey Jewelry celebrates 75 years

This January, Bergey Jewelry in Mount Horeb celebrated 75 years in the community, and 2026 also marks 20 years for owner Julie Bergey (pictured here, center.) Read more on page 4 of this week's edition.

Ridglan Farms announced sale of ‘substantial majority’ of its beagles

Matt Geiger

Activists rejoiced last week when it was announced that Ridglan Farms, the medical research and dog breeding company located in the Town of Blue Mounds, would sell many of its beagles. Ridglan Farms released the following statement: “This week, following a series of negotiations, Ridglan Farms... Continue Reading

Local clerk works to get answers after a felon voted in Presidential Election

Matt Geiger

Public records appear to show that a convicted felon in the Town of Springdale voted in the November 2024 Presidential Election. Ever since then, town administrator and clerk Jackie Arthur has worked to get answers from county and state officials about how it happened and what action, if any, needs... Continue Reading

Beagles to be removed from Ridglan Farms

Activists sue county exec & sheriff over response at Ridglan Farms

Kevin Murphy

Two Utah women who participated in the April 18 “rescue” mission at Ridglan Farms filed suit against Dane County officials and the dog breeding facility’s owners alleging that they were subjected to excessive force which violated their constitutional rights. Activists have repeatedly broken into... Continue Reading

‘You can write your own story’

Matt Geiger

“I think I get to see the best of it,” muses Amy Kalchik, youth services librarian at the Mount Horeb Public Library. “It” in this case is simple: humanity. For a quarter century now, Kalchik, whose bright, youthful smile belies her lengthy employment there, has helped generations of families hear... Continue Reading

DATCP Denies Sheriff’s Office Request for Walk-Through at Ridglan Farms

On April 14th, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett submitted a written request to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), to accompany them on an unannounced walk-through at Ridglan Farm in the town of Blue Mounds. On April 15th, the Sheriff received a... Continue Reading

New village committee members approved

Cathy Scott

The special Village Board Reorganization meeting was called to order on Monday, April 20, by President Ryan Czyzewski. At the meeting, Czyzewski revealed his official list of village committee appointments, including removing nine-year veteran Destinee Udelhoven, an outspoken critic of the... Continue Reading

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Bergey Jewelry celebrates 75 years

This January, Bergey Jewelry in Mount Horeb celebrated 75 years in the community, and 2026 also marks 20 years for owner Julie Bergey (pictured here, center.) Read more on page 4 of this week's edition.
Ridglan Farms announced sale of ‘substantial majority’ of its beagles

Activists rejoiced last week when it was announced that Ridglan Farms, the medical research and dog breeding company located in the Town of Blue Mounds, would sell many of its beagles. Ridglan Farms released the following statement: “This week, following a series of negotiations, Ridglan Farms... Continue Reading

Local clerk works to get answers after a felon voted in Presidential Election

Public records appear to show that a convicted felon in the Town of Springdale voted in the November 2024 Presidential Election. Ever since then,... Continue Reading

Beagles to be removed from Ridglan Farms

Activists rejoiced last week when it was announced that Ridglan Farms, the medical research and dog breeding company located in the Town of Blue... Continue Reading

Activists sue county exec & sheriff over response at Ridglan Farms

Two Utah women who participated in the April 18 “rescue” mission at Ridglan Farms filed suit against Dane County officials and the dog breeding... Continue Reading

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Sheriff: ‘It was clear from the beginning that this was not going to be a peaceful protest’

The Town of Blue Mounds descended into chaos Saturday as animal rights activists from across the country once again sought to break into and raid a... Continue Reading
Where the Wild things are

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits local farm to talk about war’s impact on fertilizer, fuel and more

United States Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Wild Type Ranch at 377 County Highway H in rural Mount Horeb Friday to talk with local farmers about the... Continue Reading
Dane County Executive Melissa Agard Calls for De-escalation at Ridglan Farms

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is calling for calm and de-escalation as tensions rise around planned protest activity at Ridglan Farms in Blue... Continue Reading
Can people learn to ‘disagree better’?

In a time when it feels like division and ideological intolerance are ubiquitous, the Mount Horeb Public Library is working to help people “Disagree... Continue Reading

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Historium seeks volunteers for April 21st ice cream tasting

The Driftless Historium (100 S 2nd St) needs your help choosing the 2026 Flavor of the Year! This ice cream will be a site-exclusive, can’t-get-it-anywhere-else sweet treat. Community feedback is requested via an upcoming taste testing, to be held on-site on Tuesday, April 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00... Continue Reading

Program to reduce food waste comes to Mount Horeb

Delaney Gobster, Outreach Coordinator for Dane County Department of Waste and Renewables, recently presented at the Mount Horeb Lion’s Club meeting and shared information about the Scrap Stop Program in the county. Organics such as food and yard waste are one of the largest waste streams entering... Continue Reading

Journalist with local roots is safe after being taken hostage in Iraq last week

Matt Geiger

Reporter Shelly Kittleson, who went to grade school in Mount Horeb, was taken hostage by an Iran-backed militia March 31 and set free on Tuesday of this week, according to the Associated Press and several other news outlets. Her mother received official word that she is safe late Tuesday. Barb... Continue Reading

Food and family at Fink’s

Matt Geiger

It’s just after 7 o’clock on a chilly Friday morning and Stephanie, the waitress at Fink’s restaurant, is zipping from table to table, topping off cups with hot coffee. Steam and friendly chatter rise as food orders start coming out of the kitchen, French toast, bacon, eggs, hash browns and more... Continue Reading

What is art?

Cathy Scott

The March 25 Plan Commission meeting included three items, two of which were property reviews and the third was an initial discussion for a Public Art Ordinance. All members were present, except Jill Remmert-Willis. President Ryan Czyzewski introduced Jon Hochkammer, the interim Village... Continue Reading

UPDATE: Officer Involved Death in Dane County, Wis.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Springdale in Dane County, Wis. on the evening of Sunday, March 15. At approximately 5:09 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, officers... Continue Reading

Mount Horeb hopes to hire new administrator by May

Matt Geiger

Mount Horeb’s search for a new administrator is heating up, as the village posted the opening on its website and announced that applications will be due by April 9. The hiring committee is expected to meet on April 15 to discuss screened candidates and decide who they want to bring in for the final... Continue Reading

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