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New Hospital Facility To Celebrate Fifth Birthday

Back in October of 2018, Gundesen St. Joseph’s broke ground on what would become their new home. In all, it wasn’t too much of a change in locale—with the new building only shifting …

Dementia Caregiver Support Group To Begin In July

They say that, as you get older, the mind is the first thing to go. Which can be a bit frightening to think about, not only in terms of our own future but in terms of the very real present for our …

New Kiosk Allows For After Hours Prescription Pick-Up

When Peterson Pharmacy made the decision to reduce their weekend hours, it was noted by staff that the reduction in hours would result in issues with a portion of their clientele being able to pick …

Former Village Hall To Become Community Art Center and Museum

Since arriving in Wonewoc, local artist Alicia Cosnahan has been working to foster greater community engagement in the arts. Some of her efforts include partnering with fellow local artist Rachelle …

Construction Along State Highway 8- To Begin In June

Last Tuesday afternoon, representatives from contractors involved with a planned summer road construction project hosted an informational meeting at the Hillsboro Community Center. The meeting …

New Chamber of Commerce Established In Wonewoc

Elroy has enjoyed the presence of a thriving Chamber of Commerce for years, and Hillsboro has recently established a Chamber of their own—but Wonewoc has yet to climb on the bandwagon. At …

Hillsboro Offers Lifeguard Training Course During Summer School

With local pools struggling to attract enough lifeguards to continue to offer their services to their communities, building interest and helping provide pathways to certification is crucial to keep …

H.O.P.E. Walk Moves To New Location This Year

Back in 2005, a local organization focused on helping area cancer patients and their families as they navigated the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment organized their first cancer walk …

Hillsboro Woman’s Civic Club Donates Framed Poetry Piece

For the past three years, the Hillsboro Woman’s Civic Club has sponsored poetry displays at the Hillsboro Public Library. These displays are made possible thanks to the support of the Gwendolyn …

Hillsboro EMTs Celebrate New Equipment This EMT Week

Last year, the Hillsboro EMS team was fundraising to purchase a powered stair chair, a piece of equipment that could help them assist patients quicker and more effectively. A stair chair is …

Bikers Turn Out In Support Of Hillsboro Teen

On Saturday, May 17, over 150 bikers converged on Great River Harley-Davidson dealership in Onalaska. The bikers were there to participate in the annual Big Bikes for Little Tikes charity ride, in …

Royall Greenhouse Now Open For 2025 Season

Back in 1996, the Royall School District established its own greenhouse. Originally located out on Highway P, between Elroy and Kendall, the greenhouse was relocated to the Royall campus by the …

New Library Benches Serve As Memorial Monuments

Back in 2023, the Hillsboro Public Library celebrated 125 years in operation. The library’s history dates back to 1898, when the Village of Hillborough (as it was spelled at the time) …

Four Elroy Locals To Be Recognized For Community Service Efforts

In life, Elroy resident Carla Von Haden had been an active member in the local community. She was part of multiple local organizations, such as the Elroy Lions and the Millard-Prairie Home Community …

Concerts on the Lawn To Host Record Number of Events

Each year, the Friends of the Wonewoc Library host a series of concerts on the front lawn of the Wonewoc Public Library. These concerts showcase local and area musical talent and provide a fun …

Local Canning Business Looks To Put Down Roots In Hillsboro

We never really know where life will take us, or how the things we value or enjoy may change as we grow older. The plans we make often fall apart before our eyes, and in the unraveling we can find …

Charges Filed Related To Fatal September Car Accident

At approximately 12:07A.M. on the morning of Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Vernon County Dispatch Center received reports of a single-vehicle crash that had taken place in rural Elroy, Hillsboro …

Batten Down The Hatches With Gundersen St. Joseph’s and Vernon County

Severe weather is nothing new, but the frequency with which severe weather events—and the disasters they can bring with them—occur has been increasing in recent decades as changes in both …

Kids' Market Planned For New Wonewoc Farmers' Market

Wonewoc will be welcoming its first farmers’ market on Saturday, May 10, over at the 400 Trail rest area behind the village hall and fire station. The farmers’ market has been spearheaded …

Hillsboro Hosta Opens For 2025 Season

April is almost through, the weather is becoming increasingly warm, and the days are getting progressively longer. As the world greens up through the remainder of spring, those with green thumbs are …

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