As winter turns to spring, the trout season opens, and it looks to be a good year for opening day. Still, there are a few things to make your opening day even more memorable. Also, catching the fish is...

The Tomorrow River Valley Conservation Club (TRVCC) was established in 1942 by a group of men looking to preserve the beauty of Amherst and the surrounding community. Now, the club has been passed down...

Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) work hard and care for the elderly and disabled in order to get a head start on future healthcare careers. It's difficult and challenging work that requires a variety of...

It's said that becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an excellent introduction into the medical field. Young students attending Amherst High School believe that it can serve as a gateway to...

While neighboring towns rely on their own local departments to handle emergencies and conduct everyday patrols, Amherst stands out for a different reason: it doesn’t have one. According to Portage...

The lights are low and the music is loud. Laughter resonates through the dance floor as students pose for photos, soak in the magical night, and of course, dance. However, behind every perfect photo is...

Along the towering pine trees and winding fairways lies the hidden gem of Glacier Wood Golf club, located in Iola, Wis. The course has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, and is ranked the #6 public course...

Throughout the years, the people of our community have taken time on Memorial Day to honor those who have served our Nation in the Armed Forces, those who are currently serving in uniform, and to especially...

Senior Randall Thompson shares what he believes to be a nine-leaf clover. He first passed it around during English class one day to the amazement of all. If it's true that the odds of finding a four-leaf...

Have you ever been interested in healthcare and its wide range of topics? Well HOSA -- a club offered at AHS that helps students explore careers in healthcare -- is a great way to learn more about many...

Seventy-three students from Amherst High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter competed in Regionals at Edgar High School on Sat., Feb. 1, with 38 students qualifying for the state...