Lone Rock awarded loan, grants to improve drinking water
The village of Lone Rock has been awarded a loan for upwards of $600,000 from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to address deficiencies in the village-owned... Read more.
Wisconsin should invest in education, not foreign corporations
Virtually, in person, or planning and executing hybrid models, students and educators across Wisconsin are showing up and doing the hard work. Families are making... Read more.
If you build it, they will come—insights into our newsroom
Wow—what a two weeks it has been.
The last two weeks have been a rollercoaster, uphill battle and triumph all wrapped into one, and honestly, my head is still... Read more.
We believe in our readers
There is a difference between an editorial and a news story. There is a difference between taking a position and impartially presenting others’ positions. In an... Read more.
Bars, restaurants adapt to ever-changing virus mandates
As Gov. Evers’ early October order to keep bars and restaurants indoor capacity limited bounces through the courts, a few Spring Green businesses reflect on how... Read more.
Area saturated with 4-6 inches of rain overnight
The National Weather Service reported approximately 4-6 inches of rain falling over the River Valley area Oct. 22 into the morning of Oct. 23, leaving behind minor... Read more.
Sauk County hospitals at risk for reaching capacity due to COVID-19
Sauk County officials say hospitals in the county are at risk of being overrun with COVID-19 patients if cases continue to rise at the current rate.... Read more.
Bug Tussel cell tower coming to Spring Green
The building of a 250 foot cell tower off of Highway 14 was approved unanimously at a joint meeting of the Village of Spring Green Plan Commission and Joint Extraterritorial... Read more.
Birth of Valley Sentinel, a welcoming
As a reader and writer I welcome another newspaper…Valley Sentinel. Journalism has taken undeserved punishment for years. It’s time to place blame where we think... Read more.
OUR VIEW: This shouldn’t have to be said, but please wear your mask
One of our editors, while covering a health committee meeting in a neighboring county last week, encountered an example of the deeper harm not masking up can cause,... Read more.