Kendall raffle raises money for library project
Thanks to all the people who helped support the Kendall Public Library by placing winning bids at the Kendall Gathering on Saturday, Sept. 2.
Rural Norwalk farm designated as Sesquicentennial Family Farm
Editor’s note: The following is the Noth family’s account of receiving the Sesquicentennial Family Farm honor at the Wisconsin State Fair. The Noths’ farm is in rural Norwalk.
Thonesen of Elroy sets new half-marathon record
During the recent Apple Dumpling Day races in Elroy, Andrew Thonesen of Elroy set a new course record for the half marathon with a time of 1:18.21.
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Ridgeville revisits non-metallic mining ordinance
September 20th, 2017by Ariana Strazdins
On Thursday the Town of Ridgeville proposed a new non-metallic-mining ordinance intended to better protect the welfare of the local environment and community.
Garbage fees to go up in Wilton
September 20th, 2017by County Line
Garbage-pickup charges for certain items will rise Jan. 1, the Wilton Village Board decided at its meeting Sept. 11.
Celebration of ‘The Driftless Reader’ publication is Sept. 30
September 20th, 2017by County Line
To celebrate the revival of the Driftless Writing Center and the publication of a new anthology, “The Driftless Reader,” an event will be offered from 2–5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve in La Farge.
Scenic Bluffs gets $54,781 grant
September 20th, 2017by County Line
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers recently received a $54,781 grant in recognition of clinical quality from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Artistry and censorship: Father, son to show artwork in Pump House exhibit ‘BANNED: Art Inspired by Banned Books’
September 14th, 2017by Sarah Parker
In a convergence of the visual and literary arts, two local men’s pieces will be among those featured at a Pump House exhibit, “BANNED: Art Inspired by Banned Books,” through November.
BHS FFA collecting for Harvey victims
September 14th, 2017by County Line
The Brookwood FFA has started “Socks and Sentiments for Houston,” a project to help people in the surrounding areas of Houston, Texas, following Hurricane Harvey.
Ontario may get grant for new municipal well
September 14th, 2017by Karen Parker
Ontario Village Board members got good news at their Monday meeting, learning that the village was tentatively eligible for $636,740 in funding for a new municipal well.
Juvenile driver cited for underage consumption
September 13th, 2017by County Line
A juvenile female driver was cited for underage consumption and violation of the absolute-sobriety law Sept. 2 on the north side of Ontario, according to Ontario police reports.
Program on community-rights movement slated for Sept. 19
September 13th, 2017by County Line
An introduction to the community-rights movement will be offered from 6–9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Barney Community Center, 1000 E. Montgomery St., Sparta.
Rails-to-Trails Marathon marks 10 years
September 13th, 2017by County Line
The 10th annual Rails-to-Trails Marathon will be Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Norwalk Village Park.
Kendall marks Labor Day
September 7th, 2017by County Line
The Kendall American Legion put on its annual Labor Day celebration last weekend.
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Gundersen St. Joseph’s honors employees
Tomah Memorial to offer grief-support series
Free community supper set for Sept. 27
Tomah Memorial looking for volunteers for therapy-dog program
Vernon County to offer immunizations Sept. 21
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VHS-to-DVD converter available at Wilton Public Library
Ontario book sale set for Oct. 6–7
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 11–17
Church program on ‘Grandma’s Christmas Legacy’ slated for Sept. 16
Wilton’s family story time is Sept. 18
Obituaries
Joan M. Daines
Casper P. “Cap” Linnehan
Grace Schell
Minnie Ida Rickert
Larry Lee Robinson
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