Finding resilience and gratitude during graduation
One hundred and four years ago, a young man by the name of Herbert Anderson presented the commencement address to the class of 1916 at Wilton High School.
Bike rodeo in Norwalk
The Norwalk Public Library hosted a bike-rodeo fundraiser Sunday in the village park.
Father’s Day in Wilton
Joanie Brieske of the Wilton Legion Auxiliary assembles carryout chicken dinners for Dick Beier of Wilton.
Coronavirus
Sunday, July 12: Monroe County reports four new cases; Juneau County, one
Saturday, July 11: Five new cases in Monroe County; three in Juneau County
Friday, July 10: Monroe County has seven new cases; Juneau County, one; Vernon County, one
Thursday, July 9: Monroe County has seven new cases
Wednesday, July 8: 13 new cases reported in Monroe County; two in Juneau County; and none in Vernon County
Archives
N-O-W to purchase more electronic devices for students
July 7th, 2020by County Line
Preparing for the possibility that the coming school year may include more closures, the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Board of Education gave Superintendent Travis Anderson permission to purchase electronics and other items to help students learn from home.
Norwalk man charged with sexual assault
July 1st, 2020by County Line
A Norwalk man is facing felony charges related to his alleged sexual assault of two children younger than 16.
Two garden walks will be offered in July
July 1st, 2020by County Line
Two garden walks are slated for the second weekend in July, one in the Kendall area and another hosted by the Friends of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.
Royall to apply for FEMA grant
June 25th, 2020by County Line
Reversing its decision from two weeks ago, the Royall School Board agreed Monday to apply for a roughly $1.5 million FEMA grant to construct a dome-shaped structure at the school complex.
Kendall Community Hall will remain closed
June 24th, 2020by County Line
Because of health risks associated with Covid-19, the Kendall Community Hall will stay closed for the time being, the village board decided at its special meeting Monday.
After 30 years, Wilde retires from the Town of Wilton
June 24th, 2020by County Line
The best part for Ed Wilde is from now on, when he wakes up during the winter and hears the ice and snow pellets hitting his window, he will be able to fluff his pillow, turn over and go back to sleep.
N-O-W superintendent recognized
June 24th, 2020by County Line
Incoming Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District Superintendent Travis Anderson (left) presents a plaque to retiring Superintendent Kelly Burhop at the board of education’s meeting June 15.
400 Trail now open, but Elroy-Sparta State Trail still needs extensive repairs
June 18th, 2020by County Line
Though hundreds of tourists have swamped the canoe landings in Ontario most weekends, visitors to the Elroy-Sparta State Trail will find a far quieter venue.
N-O-W plans to offer summer rec program, but with several contingencies
June 18th, 2020by County Line
Though the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District will start up its summer recreation program July 1, the onus of transportation now will fall on the parents, the board of education decided Monday.
After dormancy, Wilton Legion to host chickencue
June 18th, 2020by County Line
The Wilton American Legion will venture out into the world on Sunday with the return of its annual Father’s Day Chicken Q.
Wilton pool closed for the season
June 10th, 2020by County Line
In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Wilton Pool will remain closed for the season, and the Wilton Community Center, village campground, and public bathrooms will stay shuttered for at least another month, the village board decided at its meeting Monday.
Community
Norwalk Public Library summer reading program continues through July 31
South Side News for July 9
Kendall Public Library is open regular hours, with restrictions
Ontario Public Library offering summer science experiment kits
St. Paul’s in Wilton to host drive-in service
News
N-O-W meeting on July 13 to remain virtual
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 29 to July 5
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 22–28
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 15–21
Machinery, tractor safety training starts in late June
Backtalk
At least we have better masks than they did during the plague
Let’s have a serious discussion on the role of police
What they didn’t teach you in history class
We should have made more progress since 1968
Graduates face unusual challenges
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