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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...
Former Ambassador to Norway and Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Tom Loftus spent years going through his old papers to craft the expansive memoir, “Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History.” The book, published in 2024 by Little Creek Press, brims with some...
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin chats with Dr. Mark Thompson, President and CEO of Upland Hills.
Local Upland Hills Health leaders joined U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and area business owners for a roundtable discussion focused on “challenges and opportunities in providing affordable, accessible healthcare in rural Wisconsin.” The event took place Thursday, September 25 in Mount Horeb.
While it...
The Wednesday, September 24 Plan Commission meeting agenda included consideration of a Plan Design Application review for Melrose on Main, consideration of a SIP (Specific Implemenation Plan) Amendment for the Front Street Station Apartments (Steve Brown), recommendation of an Extraterritorial (...
The Village of Mount Horeb has been notified of fraudulent invoices using the Mount Horeb Village logo. Two applicants for items at Plan Commission have received fraudulent invoices claiming to be from the Village of Mount Horeb Plan Commission. The invoices use a copy of the Village logo that has...
When families in crisis need help, they often don’t know where to turn. For decades, United Way’s 211 phone service has offered a simple solution: dial three numbers to be connected with trained staff who can guide callers to food pantries, housing support, utility assistance, mental health care,...
A second meeting by a newly-formed group that opposes what they see as large-scale development downtown was held in the cafeteria at the Intermediate Center school on Wednesday, September 17. About 45 people attended, including fresh faces as well as some repeats who attended their first meeting...
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