An epidemic could expose shortfalls in health system
One of the disadvantages of growing old is that by the time you develop an interest in history, everyone who could tell you about it firsthand has already died!
Living in a democracy comes with responsibility
Okay, my husband and I were young and not too bright when we moved here decades ago. That is my excuse for why we did not do all the things normal people do when they move into a new area.
‘The Poison Squad’ recalls time of unregulated food industry
Although I appreciate organic and locally grown food, I am not a fanatic. Too often, the claims of purity seem overblown, and many of us would need to take out a second mortgage to afford all organic all the time.
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New vocabulary: ‘zoonotic transfer’
March 25th, 2020by County Line
“Zoonotic transfer” — add that to the new phrases that have entered your vocabulary the past month, along with phrases like “social distancing” and “flattening the curve.”
Some still confused, uninformed about coronavirus
March 18th, 2020by County Line
It’s hard to believe that only one week ago, I was perched on the hard metal chairs in the Ontario Village Hall, listening to the cross talk among those waiting for the board meeting to start.
Information on coronavirus constantly in flux
March 11th, 2020by County Line
Fast-moving stories and weekly newspapers, I am learning to my dismay, provide plenty of opportunities for a red face.
Investment in community is crucial
February 6th, 2020by County Line
I suppose it was inevitable. A few crisp lines announced that the Wilton Wood Turtle celebration would be rolled back to a one-day event this year.
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.
My New Year’s resolution? Giving up Amazon.
January 2nd, 2020by County Line
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
December 19th, 2019by County Line
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
December 12th, 2019by County Line
Auctioneer No. 4 brought down the final gavel on Sunday.
‘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...
Community
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Senior menus for March 30 to April 3
South Side News for March 26
Ontario Public Library staff checking messages
Gjefle: Jesus Christ, the light of the world
News
Royall Elementary named School of Recognition
Monroe County Sheriff’s Report
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 23–29
New publication launched in Elroy
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 16–22
Backtalk
New vocabulary: ‘zoonotic transfer’
Some still confused, uninformed about coronavirus
Information on coronavirus constantly in flux
An epidemic could expose shortfalls in health system
Living in a democracy comes with responsibility
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