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Jacob Gibby Gibbs boasts a bass caught on Lake Emily near Amherst to close out the ice fishing season.

There are many benefits to ice fishing

Jacob Spoelstra March 15, 2023

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...

Hardcore Swan bests KFC Studs in IBA title game

Hardcore Swan bests KFC Studs in IBA title game

Doug Spadoni March 15, 2023

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...

Members of investment club qualify for state competition

Members of investment club qualify for state competition

March 14, 2023

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...

Bowlers prep for state tourney

Bowlers prep for state tourney

Abby Giddings March 14, 2023

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...

Polar Plunge raises more than $4,000 for Special Olympics

Polar Plunge raises more than $4,000 for Special Olympics

Landen Prescher March 14, 2023

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;...

All of Amherst looks forward to return of the robin, our state bird.

Signs of spring: the birds have returned

Lia Peterson March 14, 2023

     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...

Amhersts newest chess champion: Ryan Breed

Amherst’s newest chess champion: Ryan Breed

Hayden Colligan March 14, 2023

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...

FBLA club qualifies 37 students to state

FBLA club qualifies 37 students to state

February 8, 2023

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...

Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week

WVL, photographer December 22, 2022

Have an interesting photo to share? Please submit to Mr. Van Lannen and the best entry will be posted in a future edition. Just write "photo of the week" in y0ur gmail tag line....

Martin achieves prestigious Eagle Scout rank

Martin achieves prestigious Eagle Scout rank

December 21, 2022

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...

Portrait of majestic Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag in winter, Noble Red Deer. Unusual antlers.

Get yourself a tag and join the elk hunt

Colton A. Dombrowski October 19, 2022

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...

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