Uncooperative winter weather may have put the kibosh on columnist Larry Liska’s first scheduled appearance at the Hillsboro Public Library back in February, but August is looking to be a bit …
When film makers Dave Merlino and Dustin Sweet first set out to make their documentary on Vietnam veterans and the various factors that resulted in many not receiving the welcome home soldiers in …
Among the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic was the disruption of the food supply chains we had relied upon for years. We’re still feeling the echoes of these interruptions at the grocery …
The Wonewoc Public Library welcomed Noelle and Dave Bezio back last Tuesday, July 11, to put on their wildlife education experience, ZooZort, for children and their families. The Bezios care for …
The playground is complete and it's time to celebrate. Baker's Field, on the edge of downtown Wonewoc, now has several pieces of playground equipment, including slides, swings and …
The Wonewoc Public Library welcomed back the Juneau County Dog Project on Monday, June 26, for a live demonstration. The Juneau County Dog Project is one of the largest in the state, and one of …
Hillsboro has been known as Wisconsin’s Czech Capital for years, taking pride in the strong Czech and Bohemian heritage brought over by immigrants settling into the area back in the late 1800s …
A familiar last name was announced during the crowning of the Fairest of the Fair at the Elroy Fair Thursday evening. Jessica Wohlrab received the crown from last year's winner, her cousin, Gabby …
Perhaps, as you’ve made your way up or down Mill Street over the past month, you might have noticed something parked out in front of Station 2. Next to this something is a sign, declaring to …
Music students at Royall Elementary took part in an annual contest offered through Plank Road Publishing—a publishing company that produces the classroom materials used by music teachers …
It’s a common subject for daydreams: self-sufficiency, growing your own food, living off the grid and sustaining yourself through days in the garden and perhaps working with a handful of …
It's time for some fun this Saturday. The annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by Wonewoc American Legion Clark-Gurgel Post 206, is Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Wonewoc. …
Hillsboro area resident Brandon Gillingham and his son, Noah, have spent quite a bit of time bonding over YouTube videos of cars carrying out impressive stunts. This activity soon led them to videos …
Born and raised in the Hillsboro community, Paul Downing developed an interest in art by watching his grandfather create. Downing’s grandfather had taught himself how to type, paint, and draw, …
Part of the Wisconsin elementary curriculum for fifth grade students includes a unit on recycling and the environment. During this unit, students learn more about what happens to our trash after we …
After 45 years teaching at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Wonewoc, Valerie Hagemann has decided that the time has come for her to retire from the classroom. Hagemann began her career in …
Hillsboro has long fashioned itself as the Czech Capitol of Wisconsin, celebrating the area’s significant number of Czech immigrants who relocated here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. We can …
After a successful opening season last year, 1895 Rebel BBQ will be returning this May to satisfy the apparent local craving for good barbeque. Brian and Ellen Byington had opted to convert one …
Back in 2019, the Cheyenne Settlers Heritage Society (CSHS) began fundraising efforts to build a gazebo in Cheyenne Settlers Park here in Hillsboro. The gazebo is designed to emulate the round barns …
For years, the students at Hillsboro High School were able to get involved with the fall musical and develop their theatrical skills under the direction of Paula Parker, music teacher at Hillsboro …
