On the Cover: Underwater
Like the Helena Lake sign, we have been underwater. The newspaper has been quiet due to health and operational challenges, but plans to re-tool and engage the community.... Read more.
Despite abbreviated publishing year, Valley Sentinel earns awards from Wisconsin Newspaper Association
At the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest Awards, held by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, Valley Sentinel garnered four awards despite a brief publication halt.... Read more.
READ THE INTERVIEWS: Valley Sentinel editors earn awards from Tiffany Shackelford Foundation, attend Association of Alternative News Publishers convention
In July 2025, Valley Sentinel editors Nicole Aimone and Taylor Scott received Shackelford Shines awards, enabling them to attend the Association of Alternative Newsmedia... Read more.
News, In Brief: June 26 – July 10, 2025
Briefs for the last two weeks of general interest news for the Spring Green, Wisconsin area.
Submit news/briefs to the editor at: editor@valleysentinelnews.com... Read more.
Letters to the Editor: June 26 – July 10, 2025
Letters submitted for consideration are subject to fact-checking and editing for space and clarity. Submissions must have a compelling, local community interest.... Read more.
Arts & Culture, In Brief: June 26 – July 10, 2025
Briefs for the last two weeks of arts & culture for the Spring Green, Wisconsin area.
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Violet Palms release new single, set stage for upcoming sophomore album
Spring Green's Violet Palms unveil their new single "True Love Counterfeit," blending nostalgia with matured lyricism ahead of their album launch. The track encapsulates... Read more.
EDITORIAL: Our View — We’re endorsing a better future for the Village of Arena
This election, we’d be voting for Paul Pustina for Arena village president and Steve Wilkinson, Joseph Hipsky and Don Helt for village trustees. We encourage you... Read more.
Valley Sentinel’s Chess Puzzle — February 20, 2025
The content discusses a chess puzzle featuring a position where White can achieve checkmate in two moves. It includes insights into chess notation and encourages... Read more.
LISTEN HERE: Our editors on WORT FM to discuss community journalism, Arena public safety series
On December 16, WORT's A Public Affair featured editors Nicole and Taylor discussing community journalism and the Valley Sentinel's Arena public safety series. The... Read more.