Angela DeSmith, coordinator for the Foodwise program encompassing Juneau and Adams Counties, had always had an interest in trying tai chi—a Chinese martial art form focused on flowing, …
The image of the harp is one that has become practically synonymous with Ireland. In fact, the harp is one of the country’s national symbols, routinely featured in the branding of anything …
Back in July, local artists Alicia Cosnahan and Rachelle Craig announced that they would be establishing a Little Free Art Gallery in Wonewoc. The project stemmed from a growing interest …
While the Quilts of Valor (QOV) program has been in operation for more than two decades, it has only been since 2020 that there has been a local operating chapter in the Hillsboro, Elroy, and Wonewoc …
Back in 1920, the American Automobile Association (best known today as AAA), launched its School Safety Patrol program, aimed at providing an additional sense of security to students as they make …
On Tuesday, November 19, four students from Wonewoc-Center were selected to attend the LEGO Palooza event at Viroqua Elementary School. This event is part of the Mississippi Valley Gifted and …
The Hillsboro Youth Wrestling Team had their registration night and first practice on Tuesday, December 3, at the wrestling room at Hillsboro High School. Last year, the program had thirteen active …
The old Double R Bar and Grill in Wonewoc has a new owner. Mike Downing, a Wonewoc resident and member of the Hillsboro EMS team, purchased the business in October. For Downing, owning a bar was …
Long-time friends, Nina Gonzales and Lynn Vassh had worked together in the same Racine-based law firm for years when they decided they had both grown tired of life behind the desk. After some …
As we get older, we may find ourselves unable to do all of the things we used to. Whether we just tire out quicker than in the past, or if we’ve found ourselves disabled to a degree by injury …
The Elroy Legion Auxiliary hosted their annual Chili/Soup Cook Off on Saturday, November 16. The annual cook off began back in 2021, as a fundraiser for the Auxiliary. Community members are invited …
With October in its final days and the fall colors beginning to fade as winter creeps ever closer, we’re entering into the month of November. The start of the holiday season, when retail stores …
While Trick-or-Treat may have come and gone for this year, there are still plenty of opportunities for treats yet to come. The St. John’s Ladies Aid will be hosting their annual Christmas …
For more than twenty years, the Quilts of Valor (QoV) program has focused on recognizing and honoring veterans throughout the country with handmade quilts. The program came to Elroy in 2020, when …
The back-and-forth between rural and urban settlements has been a long-standing trend amongst humans ever since our ancestors began to shift from their original nomadic lifestyles into more permanent …
When Elroy resident Tom Johnson started his high school career at Royall, he was involved with sports, like many boys his age. He played on the school’s basketball and football teams, and was …
Wonewoc-Center is celebrating their 2024 Homecoming Week this week, September 30 through October 5. The week will be full of fun activities for students to participate in, such as dress-up days, and …
In early July, the Mlsna family took on a new intern at Ocooch Dairy. While hiring new employees is nothing particularly new for the large-scale farming operation, this new intern was not your …
In the Hillsboro School District, staff has built in a dedicated timeslot into the day focused specifically on targeted intervention efforts for their students. This timeslot has become known as …
The fall equinox has come and gone, school is back in session, and you might be noticing some of the leaves starting to change. October is less than a week away as of this printing, and before we …