Kids' Market Planned For New Wonewoc Farmers' Market

Angie Cain (back left) and Neptune Howell (back right) paid a visit to kids over at Wonewoc-Center on Tuesday, April 29, to talk about farmers’ markets and promote the Kids’ Market series planned for Wonewoc’s new farmers’ market.

Wonewoc will be welcoming its first farmers’ market on Saturday, May 10, over at the 400 Trail rest area behind the village hall and fire station. The farmers’ market has been spearheaded …

Hillsboro Hosta Opens For 2025 Season

Hillsboro Hosta and Greenhouse is now open for the 2025 season. Stop on by to check out this year’s selection of flowers and other plants for your garden!

April is almost through, the weather is becoming increasingly warm, and the days are getting progressively longer. As the world greens up through the remainder of spring, those with green thumbs are …

A Taste Of The Tropics In Hillsboro

Deb Sake shows off her freshly harvested home-grown pineapple—a moment two and a half years in the making.

When you think about tropical fruit, one of the first things you’ll think of will likely be the pineapple. This tropical fruit is indigenous to South America, though there’s little …

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Obituaries

KENT LOUIS HENDRICKSON

Kent Louis Hendrickson, 73, of rural Ontario, Wisconsin, passed from this life to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born to Earl Henry Hendrickson …

LAWRENCE "LARRY" GENE KELLER

Lawrence (Larry) Gene Keller, age 75, of Lyndon Station, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Sauk County Health Care Center, with his devoted and caring wife by his side. …

LINDA K. ROSKO

Linda K. Rosko, age 79 years, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 31, 1945 in Vernon County, the daughter …

The White siblings hosted a sibling weekend and family get-together at their old family home, now known as the Brewery House. Pictured are the siblings, along with their spouses: Sue Polivoda (Dan), Mary Bond (Terry), Joannie Kanable (Mark), Laurie Krajco (Francis), Bob White (Paul), and Bill White (Tammy). Their mother, Irmgarde White Drier, is pictured in the center of the front row.

Siblings Host Family Gathering At Old Family Home

Around 1964, the White family moved into a home on the edge of Hillsboro, located next to the Hillsboro Condensed Milk Company. Though the company soon went out of business after the Whites moved in, …

$Dallas Gardner is a student over at Wonewoc-Center High School. He was born with a rare genetic condition commonly known as “brittle bone disease,” which leaves him at an increased risk of breaks and fractures. Dallas was recently selected by the annual Big Bikes for Little Tikes organization, who will be riding in his honor on May 17 to help raise funds to send him to a Dallas Cowboys game.$

Wonewoc-Center Student Recognized By Charity Event

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Take Some Time For Tea With The Elroy Library

What do you think of when you hear the words ‘tea party’? Perhaps you envision something like a scene out of Downton Abbey , where ladies in fancy dresses and hats titter over delicate …

Each year, local communities host Easter Egg Hunts for the kids. This year, Elroy will be hosting their hunt at 10:00A.M. on Saturday, April 19, over at the Elroy Legion Hall. Wonewoc will be hosting their hunt at 10:00A.M. on Saturday, April 19, over at the Wonewoc-Center Schools. Hillsboro will be hosting their hunt at 1:00P.M. up at Albert Field Memorial Park on Saturday, April 19.

Easter Egg Hunts Carry On Old World Traditions

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Local artists Alicia Cosnahan and Rachelle Craig had a full house on their hands at Monday evening’s Art Night over at the Wonewoc Public Library. Community members turned out to learn how to making stained glass art work out of felt.

Translating Glass Into Felt At The Wonewoc Library

Humans have long-since been fascinated by colored glass and the way light shines through it. We have archaeological evidence of colored glass being produced as far back as Ancient Rome and Ancient …

Hillsboro Care For Kids Continues With New Donation Collectors

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The Wonewoc Grace Community Church celebrated Fat Tuesday last week with a pancake dinner. The beginning of the Lenten season wasn’t the only reason to celebrate for this congregation, however, as with the adoption of a new constitution and by-laws, the church as officially reformed as the Wonewoc Grace Community Church.

United Methodist Church Reforms As Wonewoc Grace Community Church

In 2023, roughly a quarter of Methodist congregations opted to split from the United Methodist Church, largely over issues involving sexuality and gender identity. There had been a December 31 …

The Kendall Library hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year. Pictured, left to right, Lynne Hanson, Skip Richie (far back), Gina Trepes, Lynette Vlasak, Carol Bradley, Karen Arzt, and Eileen Richie had a fun and relaxing time decorating cookies and cupcakes at the Kendall Public Library on Friday, February 21.

Kendall Library Announces March Programming

The Kendall Public Library will be hosting a variety of programs and events during the month of March. While some events are one-time only affairs, others will be occurring on a weekly basis. …

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Elroy Library Receives Children's Book Project Grant

Over 100 brand new hardcover children’s books arrived at the Elroy Public Library this week. Opening the three large boxes, pulling out each pristine book, and being the first to flip …

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