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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 Mounds. The County Executive released the following statement: “Dane County has a long and proud tradition of civic engagement and peaceful protest.... 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 Better.” This multi-part series is designed to offer tangible ways to have difficult conversations in a more productive way. The focus isn’t on... Continue Reading

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

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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 Mounds. The County Executive released the following statement: “Dane County has a long and proud tradition of civic engagement and peaceful protest.... 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 Better.” This multi-part series is designed to offer tangible ways to have difficult conversations in a more productive way. The focus isn’t on... Continue Reading

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-... 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... Continue Reading

Kelley and Jones win village trustee seats in Mount Horeb

Downing and Doolan easily win re-election in Dane County Board races

The Spring Election took place Tuesday, April 7, deciding key village and county board races. The race for two seats on the Mount Horeb Village Board... Continue Reading

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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... Continue Reading
Mount Horeb High School Band Revs up for 2026 Viking Band Show

The Viking Band Show has a long tradition in Mt. Horeb. With a nod to his past as a student leader of the UW Marching Band, now-retired Mt. Horeb... Continue Reading
Name of man who died in officer-involved shooting released

The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office is releasing the name of the individual that died following an officer involved incident on March 15, 2026... Continue Reading
Village board candidates make their cases at forum
Matt Geiger
All four Mount Horeb Village Board candidates took part in a public forum Saturday, March 14 at Mount Horeb High School. At the two-hour event, Ben... Continue Reading

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Johnson to lead ‘artistic exploration’ March 29

Marin Johnson is inviting the community to a free performance that will serve as an “artistic exploration” and a showcase that is part of a thesis project in her Master of Fine Arts in Choreography degree program from Jacksonville University. Johnson, co-owner of Forte Studios in Mount Horeb, began... Continue Reading

Village okays new zoning code

Cathy Scott

After three hours, the elected officials unanimously voted to approve Ordinance 2026-01, including five of the seven amendments as described. To read the zoning code in its entirety, check the Village website, https://www.mounthorebwi.info/35/Business, allowing time for the update to be published... Continue Reading

Wurk to be special guest at the Viking Band Show

Mount Horeb High School band members are excitedly preparing for the 2026 Viking Band Show. This year’s show will have the same fun atmosphere as past concerts and will feature the variety of musical acts and guest performances that audiences have come to expect from the annual event. The show is... Continue Reading

Understanding Iran

The political situation in Iran and the Middle East is evolving at a rapid pace. A special panel discussion exploring recent developments in the region will be held at the Mt. Horeb Public Library Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring experts from UW-Madison’s political science department, this... Continue Reading

‘While the City Never Sleeps’

Matt Geiger

Acclaimed author Alex Bledsoe is back with a noir superhero thriller that features a lightning-wielding vigilante, a crime lord’s beheaded lawyer, and a secret once-in-a-lifetime event where a cabal of the powerful and corrupt will all be in the same place at the same time. In While the City Never... Continue Reading

Staff raises, recycling and more in the Town of Blue Mounds

Jill Jonas

At their February 10th meeting, the Town of Blue Mounds Board addressed several topics, including staff salaries. Following a closed session deliberation, the board returned to open session, unanimously approving a 7.5% pay raise for Clerk Amanda Burghy, a $1.50 raise for Patrolman Ross Powers,... Continue Reading

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