Ask not what your village can do for you, ask what you can do for our area
Doesn’t have quite the same ring we’ll admit, however the sentiment is still important. When we introduced the River Valley Think Tank and River Valley Resolutions... Read more.
Local grocery program for families in need extended to Jan. 18
Over 150 families in the River Valley area are hungry. The Community Food Pantry of Spring Green expects that number to increase and we want to provide some relief... Read more.
Blue Mound State Park draft master plan available for public review
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the Blue Mound State Park (BMSP) Draft Master Plan, which outlines... Read more.
Winter brings bounty of boreal birds to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – With more people spending time at home, birdwatching has become a welcome respite during the pandemic. Heading into 2021, birds continue to brighten... Read more.
Wisconsin to offer at-home COVID-19 testing option
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced a new contract with Vault Medical Services that will... Read more.
Blackhawk Boys face Sauk Prairie — and COVID
The River Valley boys basketball team faced Sauk Prairie Dec. 14 with a roster and coaching staff depleted by COVID-19 quarantines. Nonetheless, the hometown squad,... Read more.
The show must go on — high school musical performed
The cast of the River Valley High School musical Urinetown: The Musical performed to a limited audience last weekend while striving to overcome challenges brought... Read more.
Spring Green board raises water utility rates, considers Veterans Memorial
The Spring Green village board, in line with a Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) application final decision, voted to increase water utility rates starting... Read more.
Vaccines, contact tracing app on horizon
Over the last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two separate COVID-19 vaccines, with the first doses in Wisconsin being given to healthcare workers... Read more.
Help wildlife by planting native landscaping
MADISON, Wis. – Now is the time to start planning native landscaping to help birds, pollinators and other wildlife next year.... Read more.