My New Year’s resolution? Giving up Amazon.
Happy New Year, and just in time for New Year resolutions. Like most folks my age, if I hadn’t already given up some of my bad habits, I would probably be dead.
Family hosts Bob Brandau’s ‘final auction,’ celebration of life
I suspect there will never be a celebration of life like the one that sent auctioneer Bob Brandau off to his heavenly home on Saturday.
Bob Brandau had passion for professionalism
Auctioneer No. 4 brought down the final gavel on Sunday.
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Kickapoo Valley Farmer offers glimpse into Ontario’s past
January 16th, 2020by County Line
I drove into Ontario the other day, going past the drooping and dead flowers in the giant “Welcome to Ontario” masonry planters that greet travelers at each highway entering the village.
Americans have short memories
January 9th, 2020by County Line
Ah, here we are. A new year, a new decade, and (lucky us) another war. If it all looks familiar, that’s because it is. Americans do not seem to have very good memories.
‘A Christmas Carol’ endures
December 5th, 2019by Karen Parker
Sometime between the turkey and the pie, I found time over the long weekend to watch “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” I don’t think the 2017 movie made a big splash, although it did garner an impressive number of good reviews.
Think of Mr. Rogers this Thanksgiving
November 27th, 2019by County Line
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Emeritus Do saints exist? I am not referring to the half-draped statuary that...
Are we in the ‘Cruelty Age’?
November 21st, 2019by County Line
Yes, boys and girls, we did not go to the internet and read reviews; we depended on references from friends and family, or maybe we responded to a compelling ad, or if we were really ambitious, we might have checked with the local chamber or the Better Business Bureau.
A courtroom drama in Vernon County
November 7th, 2019by Karen Parker
It had plenty of the ingredients of a courtroom drama: a belligerent and annoyed defendant, a plot centered on grass clippings ...
Can farms get too big?
October 31st, 2019by County Line
As a rabid consumer of both network and cable news, I find it astounding how much is missed.
Outcome of two officers appears to have been decided
October 17th, 2019by Karen Parker
A few years ago, Ontario’s police officer at the time sought permission to sell Back the Badge yard signs. Funds were to be used for some good cause or another — I don’t recall what.
It’s going to be Halloween: Pass the Sweet Tarts
October 11th, 2019by Karen Parker
It’s nearly Halloween again and time to plan protection for those tiny tots. It’s hard to believe, but there are such sick people out there that they are lacing Sweet Tarts with heroin.
When did we decide to execute truth?
September 30th, 2019by Karen Parker
Further evidence that the world is becoming even wackier arrived at our office last week.
Remembering the World War II generation
September 22nd, 2019by Karen Parker
I miss the World War II generation. I confess that I have been all over the map on this one.
Community
Ontario family movie night rescheduled for Friday
Wilton is hosting writing contest
Kendall movie night rescheduled
Gjefle: ‘Except’
On Campus
Obituaries
Kayla Doris Raines
Janet A. Anderson
Roy “Coon Dog” E. Stowers
Beverly J. Seekamp
David Marshall Ehle
Backtalk
Kickapoo Valley Farmer offers glimpse into Ontario’s past
Americans have short memories
My New Year’s resolution? Giving up Amazon.
Family hosts Bob Brandau’s ‘final auction,’ celebration of life
Bob Brandau had passion for professionalism
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