Ontario Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week
In support of the right to choose books freely for ourselves, theAmerican Library Association and the Ontario Public Library are celebrating Banned Books Week (Sept. 27 to Oct. 3), an annual recognition of our right to access books without censorship.
Wilton Public Library to host ‘book-and-treat’ for Halloween
What’s even better than trick-or-treat?
Wilton Booster Band
Here, in this circa-1930 photo, the Wilton Booster Band lines up near the intersection of Main and Center streets.
Coronavirus
Wednesday, Sept. 30: Monroe County has 26 new cases; Vernon County, 11; and Juneau County,
No new Covid-19 cases reported at Royall or N-O-W
Tuesday, Sept. 29: Monroe County has 19 new cases; Vernon County, nine; and Juneau County, 17
Monroe County reports third Covid-19 death
Saturday, Sept. 26, to Monday, Sept. 28: Monroe County reports 49 new cases; Vernon County, 22; and Juneau County, 18
Archives
South Side News for Oct. 1
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During the past week, the scenery as I look out of my south-facing windows has changed. be the name of the Lord!
Gjefle: Grief
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Psalm 31:9-10 — “Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.”
A reminiscence of the 1960 Brookwood/Wilton High School football game
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It is a beautiful and exciting day in Wilton. The date is Oct. 20, 1960.
Birthday party, 1979
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Ardys Bredlow of Oil City in rural Ontario submitted this photo to the County Line, and she would like readers to guess the names of the people in the photo.
Ontario Public Library hires new assistant
September 23rd, 2020by County Line
We have a new library assistant! Nikki Brueggeman will be the new face to greet you at the door.
Wilton Public Library to host a storytime in the park
September 23rd, 2020by County Line
Storytime in the park is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, (weather permitting) and will also feature a take-home craft! Please preregister by calling the Wilton Public Library if you would like to attend.
South Side News for Sept. 24
September 23rd, 2020by County Line
Somebody must have told the landscape that Tuesday is the first day of autumn, as I noticed that is gradually changing color.
Wilton’s Mansion House, 1915
September 23rd, 2020by County Line
The Mansion House, located at the corner of Main Street and Highway 71 in Wilton, served travelers in an era when the Chicago & North Western Railroad line still crossed the village.
Wilton’s Storytime in the Park is Monday
September 16th, 2020by County Line
The Wilton Public Library’s Storytime in the Park will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21.
Ontario book group to meet
September 16th, 2020by County Line
The Ontario Public Library book group will meet in person at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the library basement.
South Side News for Sept. 17
September 16th, 2020by County Line
Where has the time gone? I can’t believe it’s already the middle of September. With Labor Day weekend a week later than usual, it seems to have made the whole month lopsided.
Community
South Side News for Oct. 1
Gjefle: Grief
Ontario Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week
Wilton Public Library to host ‘book-and-treat’ for Halloween
A reminiscence of the 1960 Brookwood/Wilton High School football game
News
Royall blood drive slated for Oct. 7
On Campus
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 21–26
Norwalk Police Report
Brookwood, Wilton blood drives to combine during Covid-19 pandemic
Obituaries
Irene E. Smith
Alan D. “Al” Jergenson
Victor (Pete) Weber
Duane “Speed” Evans
Nancy J. Rueckheim
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Vernon County Clerk Ron Hoff to retire in January 2020, fully supports Jody Audetat for county clerk
Letter to the editor: Trump’s words consistent with his actions
Letter to the editor: General advises Americans to vote for ‘real patriot’
Your right to know: Expand access to records online
Letter to the editor: Hypocrisy and racism in Trump’s America
Backtalk
Campaigns have changed, as evidenced by ‘F*CK Your Feelings’ signs
Former Wilton man describes air quality outside his Seattle residence
‘Peace Data’ is a lovely name for a website
It’s a mad, mad world
What if we made decisions based on what’s good for the people?
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