In search of the Gobi bear: Former Wilton man travels to Mongolia to study rare creature
“It was a very emotional moment for me,” is how LaVern Beier assessed the moment in May when he held a shaggy bear in his arms in the Gobi Desert.
Wilton Community Theatre to present ‘Dandelion Summer’
Wilton Community Theatre will present “Dandelion Summer” on Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 28.
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Elroy Fair announces champions, department winners
15 hours agoby County Line
The Elroy Fair kicked off the Wisconsin county fair season in June.
House destroyed in rural Norwalk fire
July 19th, 2018by County Line
A blaze destroyed a house, a garage and two vehicles on Orca Road, off Niagara Road, in rural Norwalk on Saturday.
N-O-W approves liquid-propane contract for 2018–19
July 19th, 2018by County Line
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District will pay 97.92 cents per gallon for liquid propane during 2018–19, the board of education decided at its meeting Monday.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 25 to July 8
July 12th, 2018by County Line
Brian Marion of Wyoming, Mich., was traveling eastbound on County Highway NN in the town of Sterling, driving a motorcycle, when he struck a deer.
Kendall addresses children’s dangerous play
July 12th, 2018by Sarah Parker
Responding to allegations that a group of children have been taking part in risky behavior, the Kendall Village Board considered amending an ordinance regarding motorized vehicles on Monday, but instead decided that the matter should be referred to social services.
Wilton/Norwalk ambulance dispute still unresolved
July 12th, 2018by Karen Parker
With board president Mike Wiedl and two trustees absent, the Norwalk Village Board whipped through a short agenda Tuesday evening.
Ontario proceeds with community hall repairs
July 12th, 2018by Karen Parker
With funds approaching $15,000, the Ontario Village Board decided Monday to move ahead on exploring the options for repairing the sagging southwest corner of the Ontario Community Hall and the tilting floor in the hall’s old cloakroom.
Celebrating the Fourth
July 11th, 2018by County Line
Kyle Flaten of Ontario performs at the village’s Fourth of July talent show on July 3.
Ontario hires new library director
June 28th, 2018by County Line
April Arndt has accepted the position of library director. She will be start Monday, July 9.
Wilton tractor pull is July 8
June 28th, 2018by County Line
The Wilton Sportsmen’s Club will host its annual tractor pull on the village’s Main Street at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8.
Hillsboro newspaper now Royall’s official publication
June 28th, 2018by County Line
Because its official publication, the Messenger of Juneau County, closed earlier this month, on Monday the Royall School Board chose the Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise to fill that role.
Community
South Side News for July 19
Tickets on sale for ‘Dandelion Summer’
On Campus
Open house for retiring Ontario library director is set for Friday, July 20
Norwalk Public Library has several new books
Obituaries
Caroline Ruth Braund
Linda Lou (Zinke) Rieck
Larry Dean Wright
Lucille Fern Delaney
Elizabeth G. “Betty” Flock
Opinion
Book review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ explores treatment of Osage
Letter to the editor: Elroy Fire & Ambulance receives grants, donations
Editorial cartoon
Letter to the editor: Immigration has positive effect in N-O-W area
Book review: Louise Penny sustains sleight of hand in ‘Still Life’
Backtalk
Let them drink Coke?
What will future generations think of this era?
Do our current events require ‘A Modest Proposal’?
A local newspaper meets its end
Who were the Odd Fellows?
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