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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...
Shelby Washburn was cradling her infant daughter in her arms on October 22 when she experienced every parent’s worst nightmare. Her tiny person, in whom resided her entire world, had a heart attack.
“We had kind of a rocky start at the beginning,” she explains. “We had to be in the [Neonatal...
Immanuel Lutheran Church held its third annual Election Dinner at 310 West Main Street in downtown Mount Horeb last week. The event is designed to bring people of all political camps together to share in community, food and fellowship, reminding all who attend just how much they have in common, regardless of partisian politics. Pictured above, John Carr and Will Janssen split the wishbone. Photo by Matt Geiger.
It’s Election Day and the kitchen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mount Horeb is filled with the aromas of succulent roasting turkey and simmering savory stuffing. Steam rising from boiling potatoes wafts through the friendly chatter of parishioners as they cook together. People keep popping in...
In what Chair Amy Jester referred to as “the end of an era,” Al Hawley appeared before the Springdale Plan Commission on October 28th to announce the finalization of plans to sell his auction house and property located at 2669 County Highway P. Hawley thanked the commission and the town board for...
With temperatures dropping and the autumnal wind howling, little gouls and goblins took to the streets on Thursday, October 31 to scare up some candy. Photo by Matt Geiger.
The Mount Horeb Village Board last week held a special meeting to discuss the current state of the Lukken property project. Village president Ryan Czyzewski introduced the status report.
The northwestern 20 acres is currently planned for a park and could possibly include a recreation center and...
Tyrus Hastings and Mount Horeb-Barneveld’s football team rolled past Sauk Prairie, 36-6, in Level 1 of the WIAA Division 3 playoffs last Friday. The Vikings now host Waterford in a Level 2 game on Friday at 7 p.m. Photo submitted.
AUGUST
911 Disconnect – 16
911 Open Line Count – 5
Accidents – 8
Accident – 1
Accident Hit & Run – 3
Accident Private Property – 1
Accident Property Damage – 1
Accident w/Injuries - 2
Adult Arrest – 4
While conducting a routine traffic stop for Operating While Revoked, it was...
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