Area college students have received honors, made dean's lists and graduated from school since our last college news roundup.
Winter is a season of magic. Hidden beauty becomes visible. Much remains a mystery.
After 10 months of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, as vacations and get-togethers with family and friends were canceled, we’re…
It’s been a while since the college news were published in the Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle.
For the last two weeks, life for the Morris family in McFarland has been a whirlwind of eat, sleep, bake, repeat. Unlike most households at th…
Seven Madison eastside churches, including churches in McFarland and Monona, have collaborated to present a fun and faith-filled activity this…
Jessica Udell, a seventh grader at Indian Mound Middle School (IMMS) in McFarland was the local winner of the 2020 Lions International Peace P…
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Dancing lights synchronized with music will illuminate the grounds in front of Hope Lutheran Church this Christmas season as they flip the swi…
A total of 75 grocery bags containing 715 pounds of food and household supplies were donated to the McFarland Community Food Pantry. All the g…
After coming within two votes of being elected McFarland village president in 2019, Carolyn Clow is running again in 2021.
COVID-19 didn’t stop community members from opening theirs wallets and hearts this holiday season for the annual St. Vincent de Paul personal …
Kathy Krusiec usually invites a dozen women to join her for decorating the Larson House Museum the weekend after Thanksgiving.
The “Turkey Gang” will not be hosting its free Thanksgiving Dinner this year.
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) has been awarded a $3,675 grant for its adaptive fall program of chamber orchestras and recorded concerts.
The McFarland Lioness Club is holding its annual poinsettia sale to raise funds to support community projects.
As the Nov. 3 election quickly approaches, political tension in local neighborhoods is on the rise. In recent weeks, area residents have repor…
E.D. Locke Public Library in McFarland is helping community members get into the spooky spirit with a virtual paranormal experience. On Monday…
When Adam Domack walked into his workshop on a day in early September, he had no idea he was about to create a viral sensation.
A pink ribbon is the symbol worn in October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Tragically, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed w…
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The 5th annual senior picnic was a bit different this year as a drive-thru, but it was still a great success! Over 80 brat and hotdog meals we…
After seven years, the McFarland Community Garden has finally gained a sign on the south end of it's lot. Major shoutout to Allyson Casey, who…
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The Lions/Lioness will hold several food drives in September to help people in need and resupply the McFarland Food Pantry.
The August McFarland Optimist Club "Senior of the Month"
As the Summer of COVID draws to a close, many experts fear an even bleaker fall and suggest that American families should start planning for T…
The Lussier Family Heritage Center, a Dane County Parks facility, has teamed up with the Monona Public Library, to create a permanent StoryWal…
Wooden cellar doors at the Larson House museum in McFarland will be replaced, after the existing doors fell into a state of disrepair after on…