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The Seventh Annual Student Spotlight art show debuts Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Mount Horeb’s downtown Driftless Historium (100 S 2nd St), featuring the work of Mount Horeb High School’s Delilah Gasch and Raniah Hubbard.
This partner installation, entitled “More than Meets the Eye,” will be on...
In the spring of 1926 Martin Keller Sr. bought his first tractor for his family farm. He purchased a 1926 John Deere Spoker D from Sever Martinson, who owned and operated The Farm Utility Company of Mt. Horeb.
It was the first John Deere tractor sold by the dealership, which was located where Buck...
President Ryan Czyzewski called the June 3 Village Board meeting to order with all members present. Three major items were discussed: The 2025 Audit presentation, Public Art Ordinance 2026-06, and the fundraising agreement for the Recreation Complex (Lukken Park property).
2025 Audit Highlights...
Mount Horeb Middle School will present Disney’s Newsies Jr. Wednesday, June 10 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Mount Horeb High School Auditorium.
Mount Horeb Middle School will present Disney’s Newsies Jr., the inspiring and high-energy musical based on the true story of the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike in New York City. Performances will take place Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Mount Horeb High School Auditorium....
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The Mount Horeb Summer Frolic parade is one of the community’s most fun traditions, and every year’s parade marshal is special. But it’s safe to say this year’s honorary leader will be particularly unique, because it’s Jorgen the Troll.
The Frolic will provide an opportunity for Jorgen to show off...
On Friday, May 15, 2026, a resolution was introduced that would establish an 18-month moratorium on the receipt of applications for, and the issuance of, zoning permits for the siting or placement of data centers in Dane County. The resolution, 2026 RES-039, would give the county time to complete...
The May 27 Plan Commission (PC) meeting was called to order by presiding chair Sarah Best, with new member Stephanie Gauthier-Phillips and returning members Ben Vondra, and Peggy Zalucha in attendance. Ryan Czyzewski, Andrew Kidd, and Jill Remmert-Willis were absent. Interim Village Administrator...
After a review of summary reports, diagrams, squad and body cam video, and other evidence, the Dane County District Attorney’s Office concluded on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, that there is no potential criminal court liability for the City of Verona Police Officer involved in the shooting incident that...
An estimated 87 percent of positive Chronic Wasting Disease tests last year came from animals in the Southern Farmland Zone where Mount Horeb and Blue Mounds are located. Photo by Matthew Jefko.
Last year, Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced what they called a “CWD Prevention Package” containing three bills that aimed “to combat, monitor, and increase awareness around chronic wasting disease (CWD).”
The...
The Mount Horeb High School Band plays during the ceremony. Photo by Matt Geiger.
The community gathered Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Mount Horeb High School for a special Memorial Day ceremony that paid tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.
“Today we are here to honor the memory of men and women who gave their last full measure of...
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