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The village board approved a moratorium on new electronic smoking retailers. It will have no effect on stores that are already operating.
Board trustee Brett Halverson said he supports the 180-day temporary stop until a more permanent ordinance can be installed.
“We’re not doing anything permanent...
Santa greets Jorgen, the Village Troll, at the Mount Horeb Fire Department Tree Lighting at Grandma Foster Park on Saturday. Photo by Ron Lutz II. See more on page 19 this week.
On cold winter nights, as drivers come over a hill on the outskirts of Mount Horeb, they are greeted with a dazzling holiday display in which an array of lights - about 15,000 of them - twinkle and shine in the dark air, a beacon of Christmas cheer located in a farmyard that has been there for...
When it comes to serving the community, few people have been as active as Robert Faliveno, who for years has been at the forefront of the Mount Horeb Lions Club’s myriad efforts to help make the world a better place. This week, Faliveno looks back on the Lion’s Club’s history in the community, as...
A Town of Perry shepherd Bird Cupps (far left) brought home the Best In Show cup from the first ever North American Hill Sheep Show held in late September in Escanaba in Michigan’s upper peninsula. Read more on page 6 this week.
The village board approved their 2025 budget.
Taxpayers will see a 2.42 percent levy increase, which translates to an extra $18 on a $400 thousand home.
Some highlights from the budget include a 3.3 percent increase in the levy and an additional full-time police officer. Village employees will also...
Mount Horeb’s Eric Hanson, age 44, competed in the Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 2024 Vin Fast Ironman World Championship on October 26th. He earned a slot in this race by qualifying at the 2023 Madison Ironman. The Kona Ironman is the ultimate test of endurance, strength and mental fortitude. An ironman...
The school board has approved the purchase of an electric school bus. The district was awarded a rebate from the EPA to cover $200,000 of the cost.
The cost of the bus itself would be about $393,000, compared to a new diesel bus at about $150,000. There is also a possibility of an approximately $40...
The Village of Mount Horeb residents are reminded that winter parking regulations go into effect in the village on December 1, 2024, and continue in effect until March 31, 2025.
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 board set the date for their budget meeting for November 20 at 6 p.m.
Taxpayers will likely see a 2.42 percent levy increase, which translates to an extra $18 on a $400,000 home.
Some highlights from the budget include a 3.3 percent increase in the levy and an additional full time police...
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