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Meet the Lafayette Librarians: Megan Flatley
To bring more attention to libraries and what they have to offer, the Lafayette County Librarians would like to introduce you to all of the librarians in the county. Each of the eight public librarian directors in Lafayette County will answer a short Q&A to introduce themselves to everyone. The third librarian is Megan Flatley,…
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Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Activity
March 31 2:43 a.m. Darlington Fire responded to Hirsbrunner Road, Willow Springs Township for a barn fire. Argyle Fire, Blanchardville Fire, Gratiot Fire, Mineral Point Fire, Lafayette County EMS, Darlington Police, and a deputy assisted. 2:57 a.m. Blanchardville Fire responded to Hill Lane, Blanchard Township for a grass fire. 6:23 a.m. A deputy responded to…
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Valley Leader’s Church News
New Hope Lutheran Church Blanchardville and Hollandale Churches of the ELCA .; Office Phone: 608-523-4239; Newhopeoffice@tds.net Pastor Chris Strohm Sunday, April 12 -8:30 a.m. in Hollandale -10:30 a.m. in Blanchardville St. John’s Church, South Wayne, Rev. Fr. Christopher Gernetzke: -8:00 a.m. Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gratiot, Rev. Fr. Christopher Gernetzke:…
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Countryside News
Early spring is a tree-activity time even before leaves unfold. Many evergreens and deciduous trees flower or develop pollen cones followed by a masive pollen release. Red cedar is one of the earliest trees to release pollen. The pollen cones are so numerous the tree appears yellowish-tan for several weeks. Only half of the red…
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Red Cross – Blanchardville Blood Drive
The April Blood Drive, like Spring, is right around the corner. Those who come to give blood April 13, 2026 at the Fire Dept/EMS Community Building from Noon – 5 p.m., will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. For details, see RedCrossBlood.org/Hope. Many people wonder “What is a Power Red…
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Partnership with eAchieve expands district’s reach Pec now offering full-time virtual learning option
Pecatonica Area School District will offer an all-online learning option to expand options for students and families, starting with the 2026- 27 school year. Pec’s partnership with eAchieve will give any student kindergarten through 12th grade the option for full-time virtual learning, which helps meet student needs and expands the district’s ability to increase enrollment.…
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The Argyle Library Board and Friends to Host Second Open House on April 18
The Argyle Library Board and Friends of the Argyle Public Library are hosting their second Open House for the new Argyle Community Center on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the former First National Bank and Trust building. Highlights will include the unveiling of a proposed floor plan and a “Cash…
Saturday, June 27, 2026Leading the Pecatonica River Valley in CoverageArgyle | Blanchardville | Hollandale