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To anyone watching the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, it is clear that we have a New York mob boss posing as President. On 1/22/2002 we watched a stellar presentation by House prosecutor Adam Schiff and his more than able associates give a clear and concise description of Trump’s “corrupt...
“We all build internal sea walls to keep at bay the sadnesses of life and the often overwhelming forces within our minds. In whatever way we do this--through love, work, family, faith, friends, denial, alcohol, drugs, or medication, we build these walls, stone by stone, over a lifetime. ”
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Dear Editor,
The folks in Mt. Horeb and connecting areas are so fortunate to have the support of the Mt. Horeb Community Foundation (Foundation). Thank you, Foundation, for the grant you awarded our organization to progressively advance, enrich, & improve the common welfare of all.
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120 Years Ago-
Feb. 1, 1900
Miss Kate Lynch, who has finished her trade with Mrs. Docken, is now sewing at Mrs. John Wolf’s.
The funeral of Mrs. Guri Thompson (Rue) last Friday was very largely attended. Over sixty teams made up the procession to the church, where Rev. Gunderson, delivered a...
Marin Danz warms up.
“It don’t mean a thing, if ain’t got that swing,” sang the Middle School Chorale, directed by Calli Ingebritsen, and echoed throughout Taste of Jazz at Mount Horeb High School. The event took place on January 25th where audience members were treated to an evening of performances by a variety of...
Recognize these newlyweds? This wedding portrait of an unknown couple was taken at Mount Horeb’s prolific Austin Studio, a popular place to capture life’s big moments from the 1920s through the 1950s. The bride’s dress and hair style hint at a 1930s or 1940s affair? And it wouldn’t surprise us if...
McKenzie Messmann and family.
McKenzie Messmann is “Someone You Should Know.” McKenzie was chosen as the Optimist Club’s high school recipient of the “Someone You Should Know” award for outstanding community service for the month of January.
McKenzie is a senior at Mt. Horeb High School. She has been a four year High School...
Dane County seeks to lessen future flooding in the Black Earth Creek watershed by purchasing 79 acres north of US 14 in the town of Middleton.
The proposed $4 million purchase from the Judith Hellenbrand Family Trust would restore part of “Old Mud Lake,” a 140-acre wetland near the headwaters of...
Last week I talked about Richard Moody, a Gold Star Boy from WWI. Richard’s mother died when he was very young, so his father remarried. His second wife was Clara Dahle from Mount Horeb. Richard attended Mount Horeb schools and graduated from Mount Horeb. Richard was killed serving in the Army...
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals interested in applying to become the next Alice in Dairyland – the 73rd in the history of the program – that the application deadline is Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Application materials are available at ...
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