Ontario home catches fire
A residence is on fire on S. Garden Street (Highway 131) in Ontario. The Cashton, Wilton and Ontario fire departments have responded to the blaze.
Injured great-horned owl makes significant progress
Although last week’s report on the health of the owl found shot in Wilton last month was a bit worrisome, it appears things are looking up for our feathered friend.
Monroe County and World War I: ‘The War to End War’ | Part VI: ‘The War Ends’
By November 1918, the United States had been engaged in the Great War for almost 19 months. In that time, more than 1,000 boys and men from Monroe County had joined the service, either through enlistment or the draft.
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Book review: Louise Penny’s ‘Bury Your Dead’
November 15th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
Prologue: I often review books from mystery series. Since each book is usually written as standalone story (that make sales more likely), my suggested approach is that if a review interests you, get the book and read it.
Free use of copier available for Ontario flood victims
November 15th, 2018by County Line
At the Village of Ontario clerk’s office, a copier is available for flood victims to copy receipts, forms, etc., that they need to file their claims.
Flood-recovery meeting slated for Tuesday at KVR
November 9th, 2018by County Line
A flood-recovery follow-up meeting is set for 4–6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center meeting room, 10 miles south of Ontario and one mile north of La Farge on Highway 131.
Book review: ‘The Cruelest Month’ by Louise Penny
November 9th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
Finally! The Arnot case has been hanging over Chief Inspector Gamache since the first book in the series.
Mr. Owl gets plucked
November 8th, 2018by County Line
An owl found in Wilton on Oct. 16 that had suffered a gunshot wound continues to reside at the Coulee Region Humane Society in Onalaska, where the staff this week plucked all of the feathers around the wound to foster better cleaning and faster healing.
Monroe County and World War I: ‘The War to End War’ | Part V: Loyalty and anti-German sentiment on the homefront
November 8th, 2018by Adam Balz
Author’s note: The United States is recognizing the centennial of its involvement in World War I (April 1917 until the armistice on Nov. 11, 1918).
Local schools’ Veterans Day programs set for Monday
November 6th, 2018by County Line
Local school districts will offer Veterans Day programs at the following times on Monday, Nov. 12.
Monroe County Disaster Recovery Center open through Friday
November 5th, 2018by County Line
The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 545 Front St. in Cashton WI, 54619.
At the Disaster Recovery Center, representatives from FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Wisconsin
Book review: ‘The President Is Missing’ by James Patterson and Bill Clinton
November 4th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
Based on the title of the book, I expected President Jonathan Ducann to be kidnapped or otherwise taken from the scene and a crisis to ensue.
Monroe County and World War I: ‘The War to End War’ | Part IV: ‘The Terrible War’
November 4th, 2018by Adam Balz
During our time at the front I was on detailed service with the 125th Reg. as [liaison] between the 125th and 128th. They have non-commissioned officers to carry messages between Regiments.
Community
Wilton Public Library invites public to help decorate for the holidays
South Side News for Nov. 15
Senior menus for Nov. 19–23
Kendall meal site to host music, bingo
Marty shoots nine-pointer
Obituaries
Carlene (Cox) Wallace
Dwayne Michael Hefner
Margaret Carol Hagerman
Jared M. Chambers
Mary Jane Giese
Backtalk
2018 election was rife with fake ads
Septic fields have their benefits
Places of worship need armed guards?
Do 7,000 people constitute an ‘invasion’?
Walker letter reveals wealth of information about our area
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