In the summer of 2021, Gundersen St. Joseph’s announced their plans to construct a new clinic facility in Elroy. The hospital selected a site right in the middle of Elroy’s …
The Royall Booster Club hosted their annual Hall of Fame Banquet, part of the school’s Alumni weekend. During the banquet, four Royall graduates were inducted into the club’s Wall of …
On January 9, superintendent Curt Bisarek announced his intentions to step down as superintendent for the Hillsboro School District at the school board’s monthly meeting. “It’s …
On Sunday, December 4, the Hillsboro Police Department received an EMS call regarding an unresponsive pregnant female. Officer Chris Kucinsky was the officer to respond, arriving at the scene to …
Just before Christmas, the Elroy Movie Theatre announced their 85th anniversary. In 1937, the theatre opened its doors for the first time to a throng of excited movie-goers. “We scarce know …
Last week, Wisconsin’s state representatives and state senators were sworn into office, following the results of the 2022 elections. Representatives Loren Oldenburg (R – Viroqua) and …
After massive flooding impacted the village of Wonewoc, along with other neighboring communities, recovery efforts began in the village. Among these efforts was the demolition of ten lots heavily …
“2022 was a very productive year,” says Josh Finch, administrator for the City of Hillsboro. Finch, hired to the position following the departure of predecessor Adam Sonntag in late …
Grant funding is a key component to many of the projects undertaken by municipalities of all sizes. The nature of the grants can vary, covering a wide variety of projects from infrastructure to new …
Last year, members of the Hillsboro community stepped up to assist in the creation of a new Chamber of Commerce for the Hillsboro area. The chamber has been an ongoing project largely spearheaded by …
The search for missing La Farge resident, 31-year-old Holly Lynn Clark, reached a conclusion on the afternoon of Thursday, December 29. Clark was reported as missing by her family on Tuesday, …
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 …
Jessica Gardner is no stranger to animals. She has taken over her mother's pet shop and named it Gardner Family Pet Supply. Jane Fry had owned the business, located on Railroad Street by …
It’s getting a little more expensive to take out the trash in Kendall. At a meeting on December 12, the Kendall Village Board voted to increase fees for garbage tags and add fees to resident …
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 …
Visiting Wisconsin’s Capitol building in Madison is a staple for fourth and fifth grade students throughout the state. The visit ties into the unit on Wisconsin history, offering students a …
Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics provide a wide range of services for Hillsboro and the surrounding communities. In 2000, the hospital received the designation of Critical Access …
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, …
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 …
