Wilton considers selling community center, but board says it will respect residents’ wishes on matter
Though the Wilton Village Board talked about the possibility of selling the Wilton Community Center and its adjoining complex at its meeting Monday, president Tim Welch emphasized that the board would take no immediate decision and that he intended only to gauge the community’s stance on putting the structure on the market.
Vets ride through Monroe County
Local veterans and community members welcomed a group of 40 bicyclists traveling through the hills of the area on Wednesday.
At N-O-W, masks will not be required but are ‘highly recommended’
Though masks will remain optional, they are “highly recommended” at Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Schools, according to a reopening plan the board of education approved at its meeting Aug. 18.
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Two arrested for possession of meth, 25 firearms near Ontario
Celebrating 125 years: Kendall hosts bash marking anniversary of village’s formation (photo gallery)
Monroe County remains in high-risk category
Update: Monroe County changes County Highway M closure date to Sept. 23
Book review: ‘All the Devils Are Here’ by Louise Penny
Archives
Royall celebrates homecoming (photo gallery)
September 18th, 2021by County Line
Royall High School hosted its homecoming celebration last week
Ontario hasn’t made decision on FEMA funds
September 15th, 2021by County Line
The Ontario Village Board remains undecided on how it will use FEMA funds it had received for the loss of the Ontario Community Hall in the August 2018 flood.
Norwalk may set day limits for campers
September 15th, 2021by County Line
Tenters may be overstaying their welcome in the Norwalk Village Park, according to clerk/treasurer Kerry Vian.
Norwalk man faces seven felonies
September 1st, 2021by County Line
A Norwalk man faces an array of domestic-abuse-related charges, including strangulation and suffocation, false imprisonment, substantial battery and disorderly conduct, after a complaint was filed Aug. 25.
Welch to reprise role as Wilton president
September 1st, 2021by County Line
Tim Welch will reassume the presidency of the Wilton Village Board, taking over for Becky Hahn, who resigned Aug. 18.
N-O-W residents talk about CRT, masks
August 25th, 2021by County Line
About 30 people, some of whom expressed their opposition to critical race theory and mask requirements, attended the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Board of Education meeting Aug. 18.
Severe weather strikes again
August 18th, 2021by County Line
What looked like a tornado also was spotted in the same time frame just south of Viroqua. That storm caused the Viroqua Fire Chief to set off the outdoor warning sirens, but the tornado never touched down.
Kendall ponders park projects
August 18th, 2021by County Line
Kendall will continue to consider enhancements at Glenwood Park, but the village’s overall financial obligations will ultimately shape the park committee’s approach, board member and park committee chair Art Keenan reported at the village board’s meeting Aug. 9.
Executive director ends tenure at Scenic Bluffs
August 18th, 2021by County Line
After 18 years, Executive Director Mari Freiberg is bidding farewell to the Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, which has locations in Cashton, Norwalk, Viroqua and La Crosse.
Mitigating e-waste
August 11th, 2021by County Line
Paul Gerber of Ontario helps out at the Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers’ sixth annual Technolog-E Recycling Event in Cashton on Tuesday.
Ontario may demolish 1937 school building
August 11th, 2021by County Line
The Ontario Village Board made a tentative move at its Monday meeting to demolish the older portion of the former Ontario Elementary School building on Church Street.
Community
Ontario has new StoryWalk at Palen Park
South Side News for Sept. 16
Norwalk mystery-book group to meet
Wilton Public Library group is reading ‘The Imperfects’
On Campus
Obituaries
Romilda A. Bowling
Anna Mae Fritz
Harriet I. Leis
Joseph Peter Ennis
Florence “Fodie” Taylor
Opinion
Ontario police focusing on property cleanup
Wisconsin hospitals ask for communities’ help in stemming Covid-19 cases
Letter to the editor: Town of Forest’s decision on dark-sky initiative wasn’t based on facts
Letter to the editor: Is cursive not taught nationwide?
Letter to the editor: ‘Subpar Parks’ is worthwhile read on natural, cultural beauty
Backtalk
Wilton village officials need to grasp a better understanding of press’s role
When does someone’s liberty cancel out another’s?
Banning books, ideas is fruitless
Ted Radde had remarkable patience with newbies
Elroy woman’s book describes Norway’s advantages
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