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Back-to-back programs at Blanchardville Public Library with same author
he Blanchardville Public Library will hold back-to-back programs by author Michael Cooney on Thursday, Oct 9th, 2025. Funding was provided by the OPwa. Come for one, or both! 10am – “Exploring With a Pilgrim’s Heart” This book documents 186 sacred sites, from internationally known shrines, ethnic roadside chapels, hunter shrines to backyard chapels the author searched Wisconsin to […]
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Friends of McKellar Park Launch Capital Campaign for New Bathhouse and Shelter
The Friends of McKellar Park, Inc. (FOMP) have launched a capital campaign to raise funds for a planned bathhouse and shelter building at the McKellar Park Swim Pond, which enjoyed a successful soft opening this August. The planned facility will include family restrooms with accessible changing areas, outdoor showers, office space, and storage, along with features […]
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Short meeting held for supervisors
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16 where only three items on the agenda made for a short meeting. The board approved Resolution 26-25, applying for grant funds from County Conservation Aids program. This resolution allows the Land and Conservation Department to apply for grants. The board approved Resolution […]
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New Glarus Caregiver Announces Run for Wisconsin State Senate
lanked by working families, former New Glarus Family childcare provider Corrine Hendrickson launched her campaign for Wisconsin State Senate Wednesday, September 17th. Due to a continued loss of funding for rural childcare, Hendrickson was recently forced to close her longtime small business “Corrine’s Little Explorers.” A newcomer to politics, Hendrickson decided to run for office to try […]
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Extra duty stipends discussed
The Argyle School Board approved extra duty stipends along with approving the retirement of District Administrator Dr. Randy Refsland effective June 20, 2026. Last year the extra duty stipends totaled $32,650. This year the stipends are totaling $37,625. There are four new stipends and there were an increase to four other stipends. Board member Nicole Meinert […]
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Board approves help for website, student enrollment down
The Pecatonica Area School Board met on Monday, Sept. 15 and discussed and approved communication support for the district’s website and social media platforms. District Administrator Dr. Dani Scott stated that during discussions to come out of the meeting for strategic planning was the importance of communication and branding for the district. Those at the […]
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Five inducted in 2025 Pecatonica Vikings Hall of Fame
When we think of September we think of fall, pumpkins, cooling temperatures (sometimes) and the Blanchardville/Pecatonica Homecoming. Friday evening, Sept. 26 starts off the fun with the Homecoming Pep Rally, starting at 7:00 p.m. at McKellar Park, with the induction of the 2025 Pecatonica Vikings Atheltic Hall of Fame (HOF). The HOF Class of 2025 will also be introduced Saturday evening at Blanchard Hall on Main Street at the Alumni Banquet Dinner.