Ontario’s contra dance
The Ontario Community Club sponsored a contra dance Saturday at the Brookwood High School gymnasium.
Goodbye to the Peeling Ceiling: Old Ontario structure destroyed in December fire
Ontario area residents of a certain age remember the Peeling Ceiling as the home of the Slush Puppie, those sugary, sticky drinks that came around in the summer and proved to be a perfect accompaniment to candy.
Neglect and lack of foresight might have put Ontario on the road to extinction
The Ontario floodplain ordinance fills 35 pages. It would not be hyperbolic to say it is the most consequential of all of Ontario’s ordinances, nor would it be an exaggeration to say that no one in its nearly 50 years of existence has ever read it in its entirety.
Archives
Brookwood principal to retire
January 17th, 2019by County Line
After serving the district for 16 years, Brookwood Junior/Senior High School Principal Brad Pettit will retire at the end of this school year.
Flood-mitigation meeting draws crowd
January 17th, 2019by Karen Parker
About 30 people gathered in the Ontario Fire Station meeting room Monday evening in what was billed as an informational meeting for residents affected by last August’s flooding.
Wilton public-works director no longer on staff
January 17th, 2019by County Line
Michael O’Rourke, who had been Wilton’s public-works director since 1996, is no longer serving in his position.
Villages hold caucuses
January 17th, 2019by County Line
Villages hold caucuses Kendall, Ontario and Wilton had caucuses Monday, and the results followed the same pattern in each village: incumbents will be the only candidates on the spring ballots.
Long-running local case ends in state Supreme Court
January 4th, 2019by Karen Parker
Boomeranging from circuit court to appeals court, a court case over a small, unmarked cemetery in the town of Forest finally ended in the State Supreme Court, with a decision that primarily relied on the definition of “cemetery.”
Village of Wilton issues year-end bonuses
January 4th, 2019by Sarah Parker
The Wilton Village Board approved bonuses for its employees at its December meeting, significantly increasing the amount over previous years’ figures.
Kendall Lions honor Alice Brandau
January 4th, 2019by County Line
At its Christmas party Dec. 18, the Kendall Lions Club honored one of its members with the highest award given in the Lions organization.
Ontario contra dance slated for Jan. 12 at Brookwood
January 4th, 2019by County Line
The Ontario Community Club will sponsor a contra dance at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, following the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Winter Festival.
New director joins Norwalk Public Library
January 4th, 2019by County Line
The Norwalk Public Library has new leadership: Ken Kittleson became the new director this week, replacing Jeanne Rice, who had served a 14-year stint in the position.
Ontario celebrates Christmas
December 20th, 2018by County Line
Ontario hosted a Christmas celebration Dec. 14 at the Ontario Public Library.
Royall sings winter favorites
December 20th, 2018by County Line
Royall Elementary School gave its winter concert Monday.
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Community
Wilton Public Library to host Bunco starting Jan. 30
Kendall group has potluck, movie night
On Campus
Ontario Public Library to offer Hot Reads for Cold Nights
Kendall meal site to host assortment of January events
Obituaries
Rosella A. Clark
Leonard O. Degenhardt Jr.
Mildred B. Radke
Roger M. Liefke
Elaine L. Popp
Backtalk
Glimpses of kindness this Christmas
The war on Christmas goes on
Is Gow’s faux pas worth the uproar?
Spending Thanksgiving with Joe McCarthy
Thanksgiving is a time for resolutions
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