Lafayette County Circuit Court – March 2026

Alcohol OWI (1st), $1,119.50: Debra S. Edwards, Shullsburg; Possess open intoxicants in vehicle, $263.50: Craig A. Habben, Gilmore City, Iowa; Underage person possess consume alcohol, $263.50:…


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Morel mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of this fungus that grows attached to roots of trees and other plants. Find the right tree and find a…


Pecatonica Area School District Board of Education board members Grace Knutson, Cory DeSmet, and Nick Huffman did not run again for their seats. They all came onto the board together six years ago. Dr. Scott gave them plaques and decorations made from the former elementary school gymnasium. Knutson encour- ages everyone to run for the board to help support the school district. Pecatonica Area School District Board of Education board members Grace Knutson, Cory DeSmet, and Nick Huffman did not run again for their seats. They all came onto the board together six years ago. Dr. Scott gave them plaques and decorations made from the former elementary school gymnasium. Knutson encour- ages everyone to run for the board to help support the school district.

Board hires communications director

The Pecatonica Area School Board met on Monday, April 20 where they did approve hiring Cassie Colson Perenchio as the district’s new Communications & Community Relations…


Lafayette County Board of Supervisors took the Oath of Office on Tuesday, April 21. Judge Jenna Gill administered the oath to those mem- bers present. Photo by Kayla Barnes. Lafayette County Board of Supervisors took the Oath of Office on Tuesday, April 21. Judge Jenna Gill administered the oath to those mem- bers present. Photo by Kayla Barnes.

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors Board reorganization, election of officers, refresher on rules

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 21 to elect officers, reorganize committees and hear from President and CEO of Attolles Law Andy…


Photo of students holding their art pieces Students pictured with their artwork: First row (left to right) Hadley Syse and Kayla Worthington. Second row (left to right) Raelee Hampton, Tierney Olson, Raya Newkirk, and Catherine Sigg.

Blanchardville Woman’s Club takes Pecatonica 7th & 8th graders art projects to Art Contest at District Meeting

The Blanchardville Woman’s Club took artwork done by 7th and 8th grade students from Mrs. Nancy Huffman’s art class to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Wisconsin…