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Mount Horeb hosted the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run on Wednesday, June 7, with local police officers carrying the torch from the Chamber of Commerce to the Public Safety Building. “For the Torch run officers bring the Flame of Hope though our region,” said Brandi Anderson, of the Dane...
Wisconsin-based traveling theatre company Summit Players Theatre will be performing Shakespeare’s Macbeth outdoors in 23 different Wisconsin State Parks. All performances will be free and preceded by a 45-minute educational workshops. (A State Park vehicle sticker/pass required for park entry.)...
The results are in from May’s famous Battle of the Books campaign. The Battle of the Books matched Mystery vs Romance to see which collection would garner more checkouts in the month of May.
Librarian Rachael manages the Romance collection and Librarian Melissa manages the Mystery collection. Per...
Plants have ways of “jumping” from one location to another, often without their direct involvement. A ginseng plant, Wisconsin’s State Herb, showed up on a shaded slope adjacent to a driveway and yard. This plant had been here for some years because it sported four leaves (prongs), each with five...
The Village of Mount Horeb is considering multiple park projects that range from minor improvements to major overhauls, with a public open house on the proposals scheduled for Monday, June 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the senior center, 107 North Grove Street.
The village’s parks, recreation and forestry...
The Mount Horeb Area Arts Association’s Spring Art Tour took place June 2-4. Pictured above, artist Susan “Jazz” Mendenhall shares some of her art with visitors. Photo by Matt Geiger.
Jeremy and Joshua Kahl (above) will serve as marshalls in the Frolic parade this Sunday. Photo by Matt Geiger.
Miller and Sons Supermarket has supported countless community events and organizations for years, and Mount Horeb will have a chance to say “thanks” this Sunday when representatives from the grocery store will serve as parade Marshalls. Jeremy Kahl, who has worked for the local supermarket since...
Christine Tanzer has been the National Resources Foundation of Wisconsin field trip program director for 25 years. Photo contributed.
Remember the night before a school field trip? Too excited to fall asleep after spending an hour picking your outfit and packing your backpack just right? Living for a moment at the basecamp of a mountain of new knowledge? Eager to leave the everyday behind and learn something new?
You too, as an...
Mount Horeb High School’s 2023 graduation ceremony took place Sunday, June 4 in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. Graduates, along with their friends and family, celebrated the closing of one chapter, and the opening of myriad others for the students who will now venture out into the world to...
Mount Horeb High School students received a variety of awards during a Scholarship Ceremony on May 17. Photo contributed.
Academic Excellence Scholarship:
Natalie Broderick, Erin Kelley
Albert Grove Memorial Scholarship:
Natalie Broderick
American Legion Scholarship - Honoring Will Janssen:
Jack Egnew
Arthur and Joan Dolohanty- Dietrich Foundation Scholarship:
Addison Egnew
Best Thespian Drama Club Scholarship:
Erin...
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