On May 14, 1948, the State of Israel was declared, the result of a decades-long movement calling for the creation of a Jewish homeland—a movement known today as Zionism. While the declaration …
Growing up, Lindsey Zoeller had always been a pretty good student. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs and went to college at the University of Illinois, where she majored in psychology. However, she …
The annual Hillsboro Charity Tractor Pull is gearing up for another weekend of putting the pedal to the metal in the name of a good cause. From its inception, the Hillsboro Charity Tractor Pull …
Hillsboro residents may have noticed some changes going on near the Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in town. Two properties, located to the east of the building, have been undergoing prep-work …
At the end of February, local business owners Brian and Ellen Byington announced that they had sold their successful BBQ joint to Lucas and Melissa Gingerich, a couple who had relocated to the …
Wisconsin voters will be heading to their local polling station on Tuesday, August 13, to cast their ballots in the partisan primary elections. Voters will be asked to select their preferred …
It’s easy to take one’s health for granted, and it’s even easier to take one’s senses for granted. For many of us, it can be difficult to imagine what life would be like if …
Those who have been up by the school buildings this summer may have noticed quite a bit of construction going on. The construction is due to a series of projects that the Hillsboro School District …
Students at Wonewoc-Center have been able to get some hands-on experience in horticulture thanks to teachers Kristin Wolfe and Amanda Wafle. Wafle had gotten a small school garden going in the …
Each year, the Elroy Fair selects a Fairest of the Fair to serve as their representative throughout the year, both locally and throughout the state. Last year’s Fairest was Jessica Wohlrab, a …
On Wednesday, July 19, Hillsboro English teacher Patte Michalek received what she thought might have been a spam call. The message stated that she had been selected as a Teacher of the Week through …
The Hillsboro Police Department has recently welcomed its newest officer: Officer Brandon Kiel. Kiel was introduced to the Hillsboro City Council back in January, as he was set to begin his training …
What better way is there to spend a lovely June day than by taking a walk along one of Wisconsin’s many trails? Or going out on a boat to either catch some fish or just enjoy some time out on …
Doctors and medical professionals tend to advocate for things such as regular exercise or activity and healthy eating habits as the keys to a healthful lifestyle. It’s certainly good advice, as …
Nearly three decades ago, the Hillsboro School District’s secretary advised one Velma Hora to submit an application for the open elementary school secretary position. Hora followed this advice …
After graduating from Winona State in 1989, Michelle Noll got her start with the Hillsboro School District. She worked with the district for two years before transferring just over the hill to …
The Elroy United Methodist Church (Elroy UMC) recently presented the Royall School District with a check to help cover debts accrued over the past school year by students whose families do not …
Last year, the Hillsboro City Council had begun discussions on a series of potential housing developments in and around the Tinkers Bluff neighborhood. For the city, the developments could help …
For many of us, we go about our daily lives without much thought as to the multitude of ways we could suffer injury or the endless opportunities for a sudden illness or health emergency to strike us …
The Elroy American Legion Auxiliary Quilts of Valor (QOV) continue to award Quilts of Valor to local and area veterans, recognizing not just their years of service but also their sacrifices and the …
