ERA brought bold opposition
Who would have thought becoming a Baby Boomer relic would make my generation so attractive to Hollywood?
Jan. 6 protests not first election-related disturbance
On Jan. 6, I had a mid-morning eye-doctor appointment. We picked up a few groceries and had an elegant fast-food lunch in the front seat of Chez Subaru, so it was nearly 2 p.m. when we arrived home, flipped on the television and stared stunned at the sight unfolding before us.
Every day is April Fools’ Day
What if I were to include in this column information on a bar in Wilton that serves minors, and after getting them drunk, uses them to create child pornography? Now, 95 percent of you (or at least I hope that many) would assume I have spent way too much time sucking down the last of the New Year’s champagne.
Coronavirus
Thursday, March 4: Monroe County reports two new cases; Vernon County, none; and Juneau County, two
Tuesday, Feb. 23: Monroe County reports four cases; Vernon County, four; and Juneau County, one
Wednesday, Feb. 17: Monroe County reports four new cases; Vernon County, one; and Juneau County, five
Covid-19 vaccinations available at Scenic Bluffs
Thursday, Feb. 11: Monroe County has 10 new cases; Vernon County, three; and Juneau County, five
Archives
CenturyLink upgrades its internet service
February 17th, 2021by County Line
Ah, the power of the press, fake news as we are and “enemy of the people.” But sometimes it pays off.
The end of Norwalk Lioness Club is loss for the village
February 10th, 2021by County Line
I suppose we might have seen it coming. After all, it was 1987 when Lions Club International became the first service club to admit women.
Rural internet speed at times only a step above carrier pigeon
February 4th, 2021by County Line
A few weeks ago, I was struggling through what I call the January “dread.” That’s all of the year-end stuff the federal and state government demand of you if you are so insane as to run a business.
In these tumultous times, consider keeping a journal
January 6th, 2021by County Line
Locked down in the midst of a pandemic? Trying whiling away the hours in a conversation with your dead grandmother. That’s what I am doing. No, I haven’t taken leave of my senses. Well, not completely.
Risser made Wisconsin a better state for its citizens
December 30th, 2020by County Line
Okay, one more holiday season. For the first time ever, I turned over the meal preparations to my two daughters.
A year without a Christmas tree
December 12th, 2020by County Line
It occurs to me this will be the first year in decades that my family will not have a Christmas tree.
Content spreads quickly on the Internet
December 12th, 2020by County Line
Even though I have been acquainted with the Internet for nearly 30 years, I’m still amazed by how content boomerangs around faster than you can say “Facebook.”
How will the pandemic change our lives over the long run?
November 25th, 2020by County Line
As soon-to-be “citizen” Trump rides off into the sunset, there has been much speculation about how he has changed politics forever, whether he will run again in 2024, how influential he will remain in the Republican Party, etc.
‘The Crown’ is a good distraction from news of Covid-19, election
November 18th, 2020by County Line
This week, I ambled away from cable news, the pandemic and the guy in the White House who appears to have set up permanent camp.
Cancellation of events weakens community ties
November 11th, 2020by County Line
I was saddened but not surprised to hear that only about two-thirds of the folks who usually attend the Norwalk community Thanksgiving dinner stopped by Sunday to pick up a meal at this year’s drive-through event.
Look for strength of character, integrity when choosing a candidate
October 28th, 2020by County Line
f you have been watching Channel 8 WKBT recently, you might have seen a familiar face, Brian Rude of Coon Valley.
Community
Ontario Public Library to host movie night
South Side News for March 4
Wilton Public Library to begin offering Brain Booster Bingo
Kendall movie nights to resume
On Campus
News
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 22–28
County Line places in state newspaper contest
Kendall Public Library receives $860 grant for material on East Asia
Dining with the Norwalk Lions
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 15–21
Backtalk
ERA brought bold opposition
CenturyLink upgrades its internet service
The end of Norwalk Lioness Club is loss for the village
Rural internet speed at times only a step above carrier pigeon
Jan. 6 protests not first election-related disturbance
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