A look into the events, people, life and businesses of the Lower Wisconsin River Valley.
4PeteSake announces date for day in the park and golf outing, new recipients
Spring Green, WI – After a year hiatus, 4PeteSake’s Day In The Park returns to Spring Green’s North Park on Sunday, August 15th. What began in 2005 as an impassioned eff ort to help a 20-year-old cancer survivor has become a summer tradition and a symbol of the River Valley’s commitment to helping neighbors in need.
Spring Green finds new location for StoryWalks, looks to revisit signage ordinance
The village of Spring Green met for its bi-weekly meeting June 23, where the board discussed the continued, temporary placement of village library StoryWalk signs in North Park.
Weather won’t stop Pride Paddle to bring together, support LGBTQ+ community
Despite inclement weather cancelling the official Pride Paddle, organizers of the event stuck it out and went out on the Wisconsin River with Pride gear and decorated boats to paddle from the Highway 14 boat landing to Pecks Landing June 26.
Last Leaf public house open for apps, cocktails in pub and patio
Last Leaf Public House (134 W. Jefferson Street, Spring Green), in the former Freddy Valentine’s location, is now open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. serving cocktails and appetizers for dinning inside the pub and on the patio.
Appetizers include hand cut fries, sweet potato fries, smoked salmon dip, chicken curried frites and chicken wings.
Menu options, hours and dining will increase sometime in mid-July.
Award winning farming family shutters dairy barn doors among difficult industry
This was a 4th Generation Farm, Steve himself has farmed for 38 years of his life. He was now farming with his 2 daughters Cassie and Mandi. The Fuller’s have many honors they have received over the years, 2 time Richland County Outstanding young farmer and with Steve’s mom and Grandma receiving Richland County Outstanding Farm woman.
Family sticks by Wisconsin dairy farming despite on-going industry struggles
The Millers milk 250 plus cows and milk 3 times a day. The Farm is a 3rd Generation dairy farm. Dan’s dad and his grandpa farmed together and than Dan and Jody took the Farm over. Dan Miller’s Grandpa purchased the farm in 1951.
Driftless Grace— Missed connections and adapting to less-than-ideal situations
For reasons I won’t go into, I don’t have my own Internet connection. This is usually not a problem, but it has created some awkward situations during this time of a cautious reopening of public spaces. Such was the case the other day when I was invited to attend a short webinar.
APT’s The Road Back: More COVID protocol changes on the way
With new guidance from the unions we work with, and the local government, we thought now would be an ideal time to recap the rules in place, and the changes to come July 1 (including the new Facemask Fridays).
Rainbow surrounds Spring Green following much needed rainfall
The National Weather Service reported nearly an inch of rain fell June 20 in the midst of a drought in the Spring Green Area.
‘I Did This All My Life’: One Family Farm’s Fight For Survival
In honor of June Dairy Month, Valley Sentinel is sharing stories of three regional farms throughout Sauk and Iowa Counties. The following story is a first-person account of the Reisinger’s dairy farm between Plain and Spring Green as the family made the decision to end their generational milking operation.
RVACG holds inaugural student gardening program to get young students outside
The River Valley Area Community Garden started a Student Gardening program to get young students out in nature and learning about gardening. The program had its first event June 8 where students had the chance to assist gardeners with planting different type of plants and produce in garden beds. The program will include planting and tending to the garden beds, arts and crafts as well as story time in the garden.
Art from around the Valley: Jen Salt’s “Cat Nap” will melt your heart
My favorite cat, Louisa posed for this painting……she loved her naps.
Board Actions: Lone Rock Village Board approves various licenses, permits
The Lone Rock Village Board met June 8 for it monthly regular meeting.
Board Actions: Spring Green Village Board approves block party, Liquor Licenses
The Spring Green Village Board met for a regular meeting June 9.
Plain plans for parade, street dance and approves various annual liquor licenses
The Village of Plain met for its regular, monthly meeting June 8 where the board approved a parade, a dance and various liquor licenses within the village.
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