The scrape and squeal of ice augers. The yell of “TIP-UP” reverberates throughout the air. Smiling students showcase their prize fish on their social media. The Amherst Fishing Team (AFT), formed...

IBA Tournament Results 2023 IBA Championship Game Hardcore Swan (5-4) vs KFC Studs (8-1) Championship Final: Hardcore Swan 46, KFC Studs 32 Leading scorers: Mr. Swan 16 points, Jack "Chico" Spadoni...

A contingent of 23 Amherst High School students recently competed in the Investment Bowl Challenge held at Mid-State Technical College with four advancing to state competition slated for May 17. Advancing...

The Amherst Falcons bowling team, comprising 30 students (both boys and girls), recently concluded the regular season and is now preparing for the state tournament. In preparation, they are working to...

Every winter, in an effort to raise money for a worthy charity, several brave students and teachers take the polar plunge. This year's dive took place on Feb. 4 in the Wisconsin River, Wisconsin Rapids;...

     With the approaching spring thaw, birds from all around the country start to travel northward to Wisconsin. In the midst of spring, usually between March to June, nearly 300 species of birds...

After three weeks of frustrating competition, Ryan Breed, ignites the study hall classroom with his boasts of victory, after defeating Tyler Soulsby in chess.  Both boys, grade 12, competed in an open...

The Amherst High School Future Business Leaders of America Club (FBLA) enjoyed many top finishes at the Region 2 regional academic competition held on Sat., Feb. 4 at Owen-Withee High School. "There are...

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Amherst High School Junior Alex Martin, of Troop 201, Plover, has achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts – that of Eagle Scout. His Court Of Honor ceremony was held on Sat., Dec. 3 at the Lions Camp...

Elk hunting is a one-time experience that doesn’t need to be complicated. Hunters are given three approaches to fit their style of hunt through either archery, muzzleloader, or rifle. These choices enable...