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Meagan Hatfield, owner of Spellerific, chats with a customer during last week’s Witches Night Out event. Photo by Casey McCoy.
Downtown Mount Horeb’s hub for all things metaphysical is turning five. Meagan Hatfield, owner and witch-in-residence at Spellerific, recently took the time to talk about the idea that started as a dream and has blossomed into something truly magical.
“What started as a leap of faith and a dream to...
Officer Steve Rosemeyer (left) with State Rep. Todd Novak.
Mount Horeb Police Officer and current Mount Horeb School District Resource Officer Steve Rosemeyer where he was honored during an Assembly Floor Session as the First Responder Award winner.
Each legislative session, First Responders from around Wisconsin are selected to be honored by their...
Sierra Schoonover
MADISON – A Blue Mounds woman pleaded Not Guilty by Insanity Tuesday, Oct. 14 in connection with fatally stabbing her mother last spring but coupled it with a guilty plea to committing the act.
Sierra Schoonover, 31, admitted that she intended to cause the death of mother, Heather Schoonover, but...
The Village of Mount Horeb’s planning commission will hold a public hearing on JG Development’s proposed four-story mixed-use development on Wednesday, October 22. The developer has submitted a project that would include 6,720 feet of commercial space and 63 apartment units at 208, 214 and 220 East...
The Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces that President/CEO Rachel LaCasse-Ford will be stepping down from her role effective October 31, 2025.
During her five years of service, LaCasse-Ford has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Chamber’s mission to advocate...
Town of Blue Mounds Chairman Dennis Jelle is retiring this month after 27 years of community service. His last board meeting took place Tuesday, October 14. A retirement “Thank You” Open House in his honor is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blue Mounds Town Hall,...
Martha Pfaff has helped generations of children grow into the best possible versions of themselves. She recently took the time to look back on her career and what it’s like to see the world with fresh eyes, year after year. Photo by Matt Geiger.
“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet,” said Mr. Rogers. “How important you can be to the people you may never even dream of.”
For 40 years, “Ms. Martha” Pfaff guided generations of children who attended Children’s Community School (CCS). By any definition,...
The October 1 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Ryan Czyzewski, with trustees Sarah Best, Jason Fendrick, Ben Jones and Tim White present, and Nate Gauger and Marc Shellpfeffer absent. Village Attorney Bryan Kleinmaier was also present.
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Mount Horeb Police Chief Doug Vierck recently released a statement on the growing number of electric scooters being used in the community, particularly by young riders, which have spurred some complaints from citizens.
“In 2025 we saw an increase in complaints regarding electric scooters,”...
Dane County Executive Melissa Agard introduced her 2026 Executive Budget on October 1, a plan that she said closes a $31 million structural deficit “while maintaining high-quality services for residents without any layoffs.”
“When I took office, I was briefed on the daunting budget challenges ahead...
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