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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...
After years of legal wrangling, public declarations by politicians, and opposition yard signs that ranged in size from modest to gargantuan, a 102-mile power transmission line has been fully energized.
“Culminating more than a decade of planning and construction, co-owners ITC Midwest, ATC and...
Above, Sophia Chen performs during “A Breath of Fresh Art,” a special event hosted by dancer Katherine Kramer at Primrose Retreat on Saturday, Sept. 21. The showcase brought together poets, dancers, authors, painters and more for a one-of-a kind experience that melded personal artistic viewpoints...
The board discussed their proposed referendum question for the November election and approved changes to board policy affected by Title IX.
The district is planning to ask voters to approve a $34 million referendum on the ballot November 5.
Superintendent Steve Salerno said if the referendum does...
Photo by 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 your life on your first bright morning together. The mayhem of a toddler’s first foray into baking, the whole kitchen dusted with flour, dotted with...
Photo by Dagney Skindrud.
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...
Jerry Hook. File photo.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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