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Lafayette County Democratic Party Food Pantry
Plant Seeds of Hope – In honor of Earth Day A single donation can blossom into full plates and a stronger community. Items needed: Pastas, rice, canned soups, canned tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, black beans, kidney beans, canned tomatoes. Also take: yogurt cups/tubs, sour cream, chip dips, cheese of all kinds (grocery store size).…
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The Blanchardville Woman’s Club Needs Your Input!
The Blanchardville Woman’s Club has been the driving force behind the planters that line Main Street in Blanchardville. In the summer, we purchase flowers, maintain the planter boxes, and have volunteers watering several days a week. In other seasons, we try to incorporate seasonal decorations. With the construction on Main St, we have the opportunity…
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Senator Howard Marklein Announces Bid for Re-Election to State Senate
SPRING GREEN – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) last week announced he will seek reelection to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2026. “I am proud of everything we have accomplished together to make Wisconsin a great place to live, work,…
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Countryside News by Jerry Davis
Sandhill cranes are large birds with 6 to7-foot wing span but not weighty. Of the six races or subspecies of this crane, the smallest comes in at 5 pounds and heaviest are 15 pounds. These birds are ground nesters but some choose mounds of plant material attached and floating in shallow water. Still, the eggs…
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We don’t need the wind towers
Dear Editor, I want to thank everyone that attended the Community Conversation Saturday evening in Mineral Point. Governor candidate, Tom Tiffany and State Representative, Travis Tranel, both spoke regarding re-establishing local control over wind and solar projects. This is a bi-partisan issue, and we need to continue to call/write our local politicians to push for…
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Red Cross Blood Drive Results
Even with Main Street Road Construction, there was a good turnout for the American Red Cross Blood drive in Blanchardville. 32 units of blood products were collected and will make their way to those in need. Thank you to those who took time out of their day to come: Trinity Gruenenfelder, Linda Klassy, Chuck Meyer,…
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National Volunteer Week salutes 4-H volunteers in lowa County
UW Madison Division of Extension – Iowa County is proud to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, 2026, a time to honor the devoted individuals who generously give their time and talent to support Iowa County 4-H. Iowa County 4-H relies heavily on volunteers in the 4-H program. This year, 101 volunteers have served as…
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45th Annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous April 28 – May 3
In Blackhawk Memorial Park near Woodford, like every first weekend in May, the gates will be open to the area cared for by Yellowstone Flint and Cap Club (YFC) where you can step back in time. The “Bloody Lake Rendezvous” is a living history event – a rendezvous or gathering of pre- 1840 people, including…
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Pecatonica Prom Royalty 2026
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Bulter signs to play for D-1 UW-Milwaukee
Saturday, June 27, 2026Leading the Pecatonica River Valley in CoverageArgyle | Blanchardville | Hollandale