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  • Hittesdorf claims mound match-up as Vikings win

    Pecatonica hurler Sam Hittesdorf and Argyle/Blackhawk ace Brynne Harris proved how much of an impact good pitching can have on a softball game. Hittesdorf won the duel as the Vikings were able to pull out a 3-1 win in the Six Rivers softball game Thursday. Maddie Meddaugh, Lila Schlimgen, and Kiaya York, at the bottom…

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  • Argyle/Pec golfers 4th at Barneveld

    Barneveld’s Jud Poad scored an even par 36 Monday to earn medalist honors as the team finished second among the seven SWAL teams competing at Deer Valley Golf Course. Cuba City/Southwestern/Benton won the team event shooting 153. Barneveld was 12 shots back at 165 while Mineral Point finished third shooting 167. Cuba City/SW/B, with all…

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  • Argyle/BH planning on strong season

    Meet the 2026 Argyle/Black Hawk softball team. From left to right are: front: Elena Chenous, Macy Harris, Emma Johnsen, Ava Martin, Hallie Moen, Tenley Erickson, Vesper Isely, Jozie Neff; middle: Manager Piper Erickson, Lexi Tregembo, Paige Moen, Brianna Wilhelmson, Izzy Isely, Brynn Harris, Claire Holmes, Adiah Haynes, Jerzey Wiegel, Danielle Martin, Charlissa Collins, Manager Faith…

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  • Bredeson returns to guide Argyle/BH baseball

    Members of the 2026 Argyle/Black Hawk baseball team are (l-r) front: Manager Owen Chenous, Manager Brycen Coffey, Zandor Hanson, Braylen Schulze, Chandler Johnson, Gunner Stamm, Hayden Montgomery; back: Manager Brock Nysted, Manager Cedar Flannery, Coach Chuck Bredeson, Cole Dunlavey, Trent Bidlingmaier, Mitchell Johnsen, Ole Isely, Jackson Berget, Braylon Bidlingmaier, Assistant Coach Casey Berget. When the…

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  • Argyle/Pecatonica track sees excellence

    Members of the 2026 Argyle/Pecatonica Track & Field Teams are (l-r) front: Mazie Theorin, Scarlett Jacoby, Maddy Webster, Loretta Tisch, Brianna Gaertig, Jayden Johnson, Grant Kuberski, Bryce Slater, Gunner Gerber, Eli Harris, Kody Baumann, Emerson Koch, Deacon Kubeli; row 2: Katy Wunsch, Aleah Harris, Brooke Wellnitz, Matthew Jayne, Barrett Ferrell, Connor Rogers, Brock Erickson, Alex…

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  • Argyle/Pecatonica golfers should challenge in SWAL

    Chuck Chandler is back to guide the Argyle/Pecatonica golf squad with some high expectations. A/P is coming off a third place finish in the SWAL Conference, a third place finish in Division 3 WIAA Regional at House on The Rock, and a WIAA Division 3 Sectional Qualifier with a furth place finish among 12 teams.…

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  • Vikings softball hoping to continue improvement for strong season

    Hitting and fielding the softball this season at Pecatonica will be (l-r) front: Managers Brittney Erickson, Lexi Lancaster, Aven Gruenenfelder, Rylie Lancaster, Lola Ula, Rileigh Cullen; middle: Head Coach Tim Lancaster, Kadance Flannery, Brooklyn Muench, Cayla Doescher, Chloe Bocklund, Brooklynn Johnsrud, Tatum Kurschner, Sophia Schwery, Avery Hughes, Maddy Turnquist, Coach Shawn Johnsrud. Back: Coach Jami…

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  • Vikings hoping to challenge in Six Rivers

    Wisconsin Hall of Fame coach Jim Strommen is back for season 46 leading Pecatonica baseball. He returns several key performers from last season and is hoping to challenge in Six Rivers play. The Vikings ended the 2025 season 13-13 and were 8-8 in conference action. The Vikings had their season ended when they lost regional…

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  • Vicki Lynn Olson

    Vicki Lynn Olson, age 64, of Blanchardville, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2026, at her home. Born on August 27, 1961, in Monroe, Wisconsin, Vicki was a lifelong resident of Lafayette County. She spent her early years in Argyle before moving with her family to Blanchardville, where she would make her home for…

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  • 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 (GFWC-WI) Helen Mears Art Contest. The artwork was displayed and judged at the GFWC-WI Southern Prairies District Spring Convention in Kenosha, WI on April 11 along with others from…

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