At their Wednesday, January 25, meeting, the Hillsboro Area Fire Association celebrated the retirement of long-time association member Elgin Fanta. Fanta served as one of the founding members of …
A common New Year’s Resolution is to either lose weight or adopt a healthier lifestyle—oftentimes both. The start of a new year comes with the sense of a fresh start, making it an ideal …
After over 34 years as Wonewoc's street supervisor, Dan Fry is retiring, but he still plans on spending a lot of time outdoors. Fry said he had applied for the job, which included a lot of …
For many of us, there is little more terrifying than an unexpected medical emergency. Sustaining a severe injury that prevents us from working to feed our families, developing a prolonged illness …
Each year, the Wonewoc-Center National Honor Society (NHS) hosts a special event during a boys’ basketball game. This event, called ‘Pack the Gym’ aims to help raise funds that can …
For a not-insignificant portion of modern human history, women were largely excluded from academia. While some were able to find ways around the system and go on to make significant contributions to …
Visiting New York City in Christmas always seems to be such an experience—at least, according to the various holiday-focused media December is often saturated with. The shots of the massive …
The owners of Rebel BBQ in Wonewoc specialize in hot—from barbecue to cocoa bombs! Ellen Byington is in her third season of making hot cocoa bombs to sell at their business and the treats …
When Russia first invaded Ukraine back in February, most pundits likely didn’t anticipate the situation to last this long. Ukraine’s defensive response against the invading Russian forces …
Wonewoc area residents were all abuzz this past spring with rumors of a new barbeque place looking to set up shop in the village’s downtown district. While there is no shortage of great places …
There were several requests, a lot of full bellies and a few tears at Sunday's Santa Breakfast Brunch, sponsored by the Wonewoc American Legion and the Wonewoc Lion's Club. Children and …
Prior to the pandemic, each year the Hillsboro and Valton Wesleyan Churches would host a community dinner for Hillsboro area residents in celebration of the holiday season. Once COVID hit, however, …
While humans have always been at least somewhat aware of the fact that we possess blood, it wasn’t until 1628 that we really knew anything about how it functioned. It was in 1628 that a British …
Fitness and Fuel for You opened in downtown Wonewoc in September and Tammy Wells of Wonewoc has created a colorful, motivational space for her gym members. She and her husband, Dale, put …
December has become a month traditionally associated with giving. Charities of varying causes organize donation drives to raise funds, collect toys for children in need, or to help ensure the most …
Back in June of this year, a new business opened its doors here in Hillsboro. Settling into the former home of Holvy’s Café, The Power Station is a nutrition club focused on providing a …
If gluttony had a holiday, it would definitely be Thanksgiving. Each year, Americans consume roughly 46 million turkeys at Thanksgiving meals throughout the country. A traditional Thanksgiving …
On the morning of November 11, 13-year-old Haley Brokopp woke up expecting a typical day. The onset of a headache was not cause for immediate concern; some pain relievers and a good nap should have …
Music, speakers and the playing of "Taps" with a gun volley were some of the highlights of Friday's Veterans Day program at Wonewoc-Centers Schools. The Wonewoc-Center High School Band, along …
Halloween has come and gone, the brilliant colors of autumn are beginning to fade as the trees continue to shed their leaves, and Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner. As we enter into …
