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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.
Clerks report having plenty of poll workers for Nov. 3
Clerks in villages and townships around the area have said they are seeing a high number of absentee ballots requested, but are prepared for in-person voting for... Read more.
Last Spring Green farmers market of the season
The Spring Green Farmers Market will begin offering pick up orders on Oct. 24. Pick up orders can be pre-ordered through vendors directly, and will be available... Read more.
New developments, gadgets coming to Plain
Madison, Wis. – Last week, the The Plain Village board approved contracts for development of a housing subdivision and project on Nachreiner Avenue at its Oct.... Read more.