Vermontville
Singin’ in the Woods returns to Nashville as a sign of faith
Justin Passick Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo - A labor of love and a weekend of camping, music and community happen annually at Singin’ in the Woods, organized by founders Kent and Jackie Hamilton.) This upcoming Sept. 4-6, the Hamilton Campground near the...
There’s a party going on in Nashville
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - History will be celebrated in Nashville July 11-12.) There is a big celebration in Nashville, July 10 and 11. How is this news? Nashville is the southern country-music mecca of the United States. There is always a party going...
Junior Teegen McDonald scores 1,000 points and then picks up a pitcher’s glove
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ: The night they will all remember, - 1,000 points, at home, in Teegen’s junior year, witnessed by mom and dad, Crystal and Darren McDonald.) In a town full of athletes and athletic boosters and a house with two...
You have to have a plan, and know history to play this game
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - Mike LaFountain has imagined, built and packaged a game of skill with local history, “Frontier: The Old Northwest.”) Who says you don’t learn from playing games? Game developer Mike LaFountain would beg to differ. He has...
85th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Fest continues to grow
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - This year’s 85th Festival will include a drone show in place of a traditional fireworks display.) Can you imagine what those 1940s farmers who sat around, in a barbershop, jawing about some sort of syrup festival would say...
Court Scholarship established in former court member’s honor
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - The late Michelle Trowbridge (top left) is shown with the 1983 Fesitval court, next to Katerina Brumm and (bottom from left) Trixie Robinson (alternate) Queen Amy Cole, and Julie Villanueva.) As with any small town, names and...
85th Maple Valley Syrup Festival court crowned
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided- The 2026 Vermontville Syrup Festival Court (from left): Queen McKenzie Soper, Kiylee Kirby, and Aubree Roth. The court was crowned at a February 11 ceremony.) The taps are open. The syrup is running. Good news for the 85th...
Recycle, reuse holiday items, including the tree, live garland
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christmas trees.) There is nothing sadder than seeing a Christmas tree abandoned on the side of the road. It has been...
Vermontville mother and son mushers take home the gold and silver
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - The H&H Racing team celebrates its medals at the World Championships recently held in Wisconsin.) The scent of the 2026 Olympics is in the air, but the community of Vermontville has already tasted gold. Mother and son...
The Farmer’s Loop Sled Dog Race returns as World Cup Qualifier
Kelsey Klont Editor (Photo provided - Pictured L-R is H & H Racing Team: Matt Norton, Jess Norton, Samantha Wawiernia, Sawyer Wawiernia, Trevor Wawiernia) The next best thing in Vermontville other than the Maple Syrup Festival? The Farmer’s Loop Sled Dog...