By SARAH PARKER | County Line Managing Editor
Though Norwalk Village Board President Mike Wiedl indicated last week that Police Chief Steve Johnson’s resignation was imminent, Johnson told the Wilton Village Board at its meeting Monday that the matter was unsettled.
Last week Wiedl did say that Johnson, who serves as the police chief for Wilton and Norwalk’s joint department, had not officially given notice, though he hoped Johnson would delay his resignation until after the Norwalk Lions Tractor Pull in August.
At Monday’s meeting, the Wilton Village Board had prepared a thank-you letter for Johnson in recognition of his service, but did not present it to the officer in light of the ambiguity of the situation.
The board did spend considerable time discussing both
The Wilton Fire Department responded to a barn fire at the on Abie Borntrager Jr. farm on 20370 County Hwy. MM in the town of Wilton on July 8. The 34-by-64-foot barn was engulfed when the Wilton Fire
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher
A minor kerfuffle over an unreturned deposit on an Ontario Community Hall rental led to a discussion of tighter security at the facility at Monday’s Ontario Village Board meeting.
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher
Sometime in mid- to late August, Ontario will no longer have a full-time Post Office.
Other area post offices, including Wilton, Norwalk and Kendall, were reduced to part time last
By SARAH PARKER | County Line Managing Editor
The Kendall Village Board agreed Monday to maintain the police-department configuration it already has in place.
Though board members briefly discussed sharing a position with neighboring municipalities, they decided
Two teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday on Highway 71 in the town of Wilton, according to Monroe County police.
The crash occurred at about 3:25 p.m. just east of Locust Road. Christian D. Brieske-Mendoza,
Contributed by the Wilton Wood Turtle Committee
The 2014 Wilton Wood Turtle medallion has been hidden. Start your hunt to win $100. It is hidden in the village of Wilton. It is accessible day or night. People of any age can
Annette Strazdins of Cashton takes part in the Ontario Public Library Hat Luncheon, a library fundraiser that was offered at the Wilmer Pearson home in late June.
A Lyme disease support group for Vernon, Juneau, Monroe, Sauk and Richland counties will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Hillsboro Public Library meeting room, 819 High Ave.
For more information,
The third annual Driftless Music Festival will return to Viroqua on Saturday, July 19, in Eckhart Park.
A free event,this year’s festival offers a range of music, from bluegrass/country/folk to
Wegner Grotto County Park will host a weekend of family fun through art making from Aug. 2–3.
This free “Plein Air” painting event will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, and end at 4 p.m. Sunday,
Contributed by SALLY DANA
Plantings, waterfalls, landscaping and horticulture specialties highlight the Kendall garden tour set for Saturday, July 19.
In fact, it is really a yards and
The Vernon County Health Department will conduct immunization clinics on the following dates:
• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 — St. Joseph’s Gundersen Clinic entrance, 400 Water Ave., Hillsboro
Cindy Friske, 40, of Kendall was charged in Monroe County Court with disorderly conduct after she punched and threw a pitchfork at a man on May 28.
Friske is slated for a pre-trial conference on July 14
A Wilton man and a Tomah juvenile are facing charges after they fled police June 12.
According to the Tomah Police Department, Devon Schoolman, 19, was driving eastbound on West Juneau Street with three passengers when an
Jeremy Cunitz, 32, of Wilton was charged in Monroe County Court on June 5 with four counts, including operating under the influence (fourth offense), speeding, operating without a valid license and a passenger in the vehicle drinking open intoxicants,
Four Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for May/June. They are listed below, with coaches’ comments following the names.
BASEBALL
• Josh Marten: ”Josh batted .438 down the stretch for the Falcons. He was a major factor in our success this season and ignited a number of rallies for
MONDAY, JULY 21
• 9–10:30 a.m. — Senior Softball practice at Brookwood. Bus leaves Ontario at 8:30 a.m., Norwalk at 8:40 a.m. and Wilton at 8:50 a.m. Kelly Wallace will coach. Tournament times will be announced.
• Majors Baseball tourney at Hillsboro. Times will be announced at July 19
MONDAY, JULY 14
• 12:30 p.m. — Majors Baseball 2 vs. Wonewoc at Wilton. Bus leaves Ontario at 12 p.m., Norwalk at 12:10 p.m. and Wilton at 12:20 p.m. Bobby Cunitz will coach.
By JOHN HANSEN | Norwalk Knights
The Knights traveled to La Crescent on June 18 to face the Cardinals in a Mississippi Valley League game.
Norwalk got on the board first in the fourth, when John
By KEN CLINTON
Brookwood athletic director
It has certainly been an outstanding school year for Brookwood athletics.
In addition to capturing five conference team titles (football, boys cross country, girls cross count
MONDAY, JUNE 30
• 9-10:45 a.m. — Senior Softball practice at Brookwood. Bus leaves Ontario at 8:30 a.m., Norwalk at 8:40 a.m. and Wilton at 8:50 a.m. Kelly Wallace
By JOHN HANSEN | Norwalk Knights
Norwalk traveled to Mauston on Sunday for a league game, winning 19-12.
In the second, Wes Thayer walked and scored the first run, and then
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher
Frugal shoppers may recall C&M Liquidators in Union Center, where everything from household items to toys and school supplies could be found at low, low prices. It was the kind of
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to return to a town after decades of absence? Richard Brown shares his bird’s-eye view of Kendall after being gone for more than 30 years.
Richard Brown was in the U.S. Navy from 1962-65. Following military service, he
