Arena Village Board reveals hours police have worked, debate rages over police budget, services
The Arena Village Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 27 to discuss the future of the police force, including compensation and work performance. Officers... Read more.
Lone Rock resident’s motorcycle national land speed record stands for an impressive ten years
Lone Rock resident Gary Ilminen set an AMA National Motorcycle Land Speed Record at the 2014 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, riding a 1974 Honda CB350F at 80.102... Read more.
Valley Sentinel brings home awards from Wisconsin Newspaper Association banquet
Valley Sentinel shines at the 2023 Wisconsin Newspaper Association's awards, taking home 17 awards. The publication's exceptional work in editorial and advertising... Read more.
Public safety debate continues as Arena holds special meeting to ‘discuss continued employment of current police officers’
The Village of Arena Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the employment of the police officers, sparking concerns and confusion among residents.... Read more.
The (not so) Plain and Simple Correspondent: Alexander the Great
Arena native Alex Harrington, raised in a family deeply rooted in the River Valley, has been appointed WISC-TV Channel 3000's chief meteorologist. Harrington's passion... Read more.
Two Crows Theatre Company—seeking to bring joy—heralds a return to the Spring Green community, announces play
Rob Doyle and Marcus Truschinski, co-artistic directors of Two Crows Theatre Company, celebrate the re-commissioning of the theater after the pandemic-induced closure.... Read more.
Citing ‘low morale’ due to village board Arena PD moves to part-time immediately after Arena police officer, DNR warden receive Life Saving Awards
The Village of Arena Police Department's officers are transitioning to part-time positions due to low morale and conflicts with the Village Board of Trustees. Chief... Read more.
EDITORIAL: It’s a matter of health and safety now — It’s time to take Arena’s issues seriously
The Village of Arena Police Department announced its shift to part-time service, citing "low morale" due to issues with the village board. This change sparked concerns... Read more.
Palestine needs the warmth of our collective action
I write to you kindled by the love of our community and the Palestinian people.
I am tired of all the caveats, the conditional statements, the analogies. I believe... Read more.
Savanna Institute promises (agroforestry and silvopasture) fun, profit and—perhaps—to save the planet
The Savanna Institute, a non-profit based in Wisconsin and Illinois, promotes agroforestry for sustainable agriculture, recently held an open house at their Spring... Read more.