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Two major items were on the November 19 Plan Commission (PC) meeting agenda, held at the High School auditorium. The first order of business was to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application, Certified Survey Map, Site Plan and Design review for the expansion of the Mount Horeb Elementary...
The Village Board met at 5 p..m on Wednesday, November 19. Two items were on the agenda, a Public Hearing for the 2026 budget, followed by consideration by the Board for approval. Since the Public Hearing was posted for 6 p.m., item two, the zoning code re-write, was moved to the beginning of the...
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For years, Pastor Jason Hill chose to spend his time by the beds of the dying. As a chaplain for Agrace Hospice Care, he went to work each day knowing he would sit in a room where death hovered and grief pervaded in the air.
He believes God is there even in times of despair, and that he serves God...
Steven Herriges, 57, of Chippewa Falls, and William Herriges, 83, of Mount Horeb, pose in front of the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Nov. 8 during the Badger Honor Flight. William was accompanied by his son, Steven, and other Wisconsin veterans and their chaperones to visit memorials in their honor.
William Herriges, 83, of Mount Horeb, joined the November 8th Badger Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., calling it an emotional day filled with appreciation. Accompanied by his son, Steven Herriges, 57, of Chippewa Falls, they, along with over 180 other Wisconsin servicemen and servicewomen and...
Front Row: Tim White, Parks, Recreation & Forestry (PR&F) Commission Trustee; Jason Fendrick, PR&F Commission Chairman; Amy Mertz, Summer Frolic President; and Bob Faliveno, Secretary/Treasurer of Mount Horeb Lions Club, and Summer Frolic board director. Second Row: Ryan Czyzewski, Village President; Kurt Adler, PR&F Commission Member and Summer Frolic Vice President; Jill Dudley, Recreation Director; and Jeff Gorman, Public Services Director.
The Mount Horeb Summer Frolic presented a $50,000 check to the Village of Mount Horeb in late October to help fund the new playground equipment installed this past summer at Grundahl Park. Jason Fendrick officially thanked the Summer Frolic Board for its donation and support of the Parks,...
The Village of Mount Horeb residents are reminded that winter parking regulations go into effect in the village on December 1, 2025, and continue in effect until March 31, 2026.
On even numbered days of the month, vehicles may be properly parked between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on even...
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is moving forward with a survey of historic Village properties. Following the cancellation of their Sept. 2025 meeting, the HPC approved the survey proposal, approved minutes from their Aug. meeting, continued discussion of the zoning code rewrite and...
Body camera footage captured by the Mount Horeb Police Department shows officer Adam Fell putting out a housefire on Halloween day. Firefighters said the blaze would have grown rapidly if not curbed by his actions. MHPD photo.
Halloween is supposed to be about faux fright, but October 31 this year nearly ended in a very real tragedy at one local home. But it didn’t, thanks to the quick-thinking and somewhat creative action taken by local police.
Officer Adam Fell was patrolling his beat on Halloween day when he saw smoke...
The November 5 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Ryan Czyzewski with all members present. After the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, Czyzewski asked if anyone wanted to make a public comment on a non-agenda item. Two audience members responded.
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The Mt. Horeb Music Department presents more than 75 concerts and productions each year, but the annual fall high school musical remains one of the most anticipated events in the community. In a long-standing tradition dating back to the 1950s, each musical director selects shows that entertain...
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