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October opens with youth gun hunt

October opens with youth gun hunt

Tyler Baltus-Polster October 1, 2024

With youth gun hunt just around the corner as well as the archery and crossbow seasons in full swing, hunters are sighting in rifles and setting up trail cams. However, bad weather and fewer people...

Haunted Homecoming to benefit breast cancer awareness

Haunted Homecoming to benefit breast cancer awareness

Isabelle Dambroski September 25, 2024

This coming week at Amherst High we are celebrating our yearly homecoming. As we gear up for homecoming, there’s a fresh energy at our school thanks to a new group of students. So far, they’ve been...

Mrs. Blackwell's epic summer road trip covers 3,000 miles

Mrs. Blackwell’s epic summer road trip covers 3,000 miles

Isabelle Dambroski September 15, 2024

In 2022, a Statista survey revealed that only 9 percent of U.S. citizens have traveled to over 20 states, and a mere four percent have explored more than 35. Mrs. Blackwell is one of that elite four percent....

Davidson Named Next Boys' Basketball Coach

Davidson Named Next Boys’ Basketball Coach

Katie Lechton May 7, 2024

For the third time in four years, Amherst boys basketball will be under new management as Phil Jagielo has resigned from his position as head coach. “I have had the privilege of serving as the Boys...

Petersons commit to run at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay

Petersons commit to run at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay

May 2, 2024

Saige and Lia Peterson sign at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Green Bay, respectively, where they will participate in cross country.

STEAM wing extension: What to expect come September

Sam Ruggles April 30, 2024

When passing Amherst High School, it is hard to miss the towering scaffolding that obstructs the front of the school. Students and staff know the addition as the STEAM Wing that has yet to be finished,...

Fishing team competes in first state tournament

Fishing team competes in first state tournament

April 29, 2024

Competing in its first ever state tournament, the Amherst Fishing Team missed its third trophy of the season by just one place in the team standings, finishing 11th out of more than 90 teams registered...

Amherst FBLA state competitors and advisors pose at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.

FBLA student qualifies for nationals

April 29, 2024

An Amherst junior qualified for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference, to be held in Florida, after placing first at the FBLA state meet held in Green Bay on April...

Farmers take to the fields as spring planting begins

Isaac Leary April 29, 2024

There are so many things to prepare before planting to ensure a successful crop. These include soil tests to determine lime and nutrient applications.  In addition, farmers and gardeners must pay...

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