Local farms named to Wisconsin Century Farm list
These are trying times for America’s farmers. The daily news brings headlines on the exodus of dairy farmers from the business, corn and soybean farmers who depend on government bailouts as the trade war shrinks the Chinese market, and drastic weather events that drown crops and wash away hope of profits.
Start of a 10th decade
Francis Trepes of Kendall celebrated his 90th birthday with a party Saturday at the Kendall Community Hall.
The flood: A one-year summing-up
Yes, it was just a year ago that many residents in Monroe and Vernon counties were still dumbstruck by the damage caused by one of the worst flooding events in local history.
Archives
Likely to remain Wilton’s police chief, ambulance director
September 12th, 2019by County Line
After a closed session Monday, the Wilton Village Board agreed to keep on Jeremy Likely as its police chief and ambulance, though his hours will be reduced to 25 per week.
Ontario wins USDA Search Grant
September 12th, 2019by Karen Parker
Monday’s Ontario Village Board meeting was a whirlwind of activity, with progress made on flood mitigation and the purchase of additional village property.
Norwalk has two public hearings in same night
September 12th, 2019by Chris Gough
The Village of Norwalk had two public hearings on Monday, the first of which asked for public input on the recently purchased building at 212 Main St.; and the second, on backyard chickens.
At Norwalk Village Board meeting, anger erupts over backed-up sewage during 2018 flood
September 12th, 2019by Chris Gough
Tempers flared at Tuesday’s Norwalk Village Board meeting during an announcement for a public meeting next month on the mandated flood-ordinance update.
Kendall’s Labor Day bash
September 5th, 2019by County Line
Darlene Martalock (left) and Carol Gammon chat during the Kendall All-School Reunion and Gathering. [...]
Deer-baiting ban remains in Monroe County
September 5th, 2019by County Line
Hunters and wildlife observers planning fall and winter outdoor activities in Monroe County are reminded that deer baiting and feeding is prohibited.
Whitestown denies variance for Bug Tussel tower
September 5th, 2019by County Line
The Town of Whitestown Board agreed unanimously Aug. 20 to deny Bug Tussel’s variance for a guy-wired, 5G tower at Dutch Hollow Road and W. Kettle Road.
Hawk High Dairy expansion unacceptable to some town of Ridgeville residents
August 28th, 2019by Karen Parker
At a DNR hearing Tuesday, Hawk High Dairy’s plans to expand its milking operation met with nearly unanimous opposition from area residents and neighbors to the operation.
Kendall Public Library open house set for Labor Day weekend
August 28th, 2019by Lynette Vlasak
The Kendall Public Library will host an open house this weekend.
Royall struggles to fill teaching positions
August 28th, 2019by Sarah Parker
A statewide teacher shortage has resulted in repercussions for the Royall School District as its administration works to fill certain slots.
N-O-W mulls proposal for liaison officer
August 28th, 2019by Sarah Parker
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Board of Education considered the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office’s proposal Aug. 12 to share a liaison officer with the Cashton School District and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Community
Senior menus for Sept. 16–20
South Side News for Sept. 12
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Thanks to Kendall Public Library open-house attendees
Aerial shot of Elroy
Obituaries
Evelyn J. Davis
Beverly J. Haldeman
John “Tom” Biermeier
Margaret A. Teed
Harold C. Winchel
Backtalk
Labor Day’s meaning has been obscured
Should we rethink how we respond to natural disasters?
Fallout over Bug Tussel towers continues
Polarization has reached the Kickapoo Valley
Ontario needs to plan for possibility of more flooding
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