Brookwood theatre’s performances set for this weekend
Commemorating, consoling, and persevering are a few of the adjectives invoked by Brookwood theatre’s fall production of “Women and War” and “Who’s on First?
Kendall Depot reopens
The Kendall Depot, which serves as the Elroy-Sparta State Trail headquarters, reopened to the public last week. Its hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily until Oct. 31.
Coronavirus
N-O-W reports second case of Covid-19 among staff
Friday, Sept. 18: Monroe County has 18 new cases; Vernon County, six; and Juneau County, 12
Thursday, Sept. 17: Monroe County reports 12 new cases; Vernon County, three; and Juneau County, two
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Monroe County has 12 new cases; Vernon County, four; and Juneau County, eight
Tuesday, Sept. 15: Monroe County has eight new cases; Vernon County, four; and Juneau County, one
Archives
Book review: ‘Kitchens of the Great Midwest’ by J. Ryan Stradal
September 16th, 2020by County Line
It is helpful to know that “Kitchens of the Great Midwest’’ has a goodly number of characters described in different stages of their lives.
KVR managed-grazing program set for Sept. 26
September 16th, 2020by County Line
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve will host a Ralph Nuzum Lecture Series program entitled “Can Managed Grazing Improve Soil Health and Water Quality in the Driftless Area?” on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Monroe County Local History Room in Sparta wants you to vote for your favorite toys
September 16th, 2020by County Line
The Monroe County Local History Room’s polls are now open to cast your vote for the most beloved toys made from the 1940s through 1990s.
Book review: ‘Margaret’s War’ by Bill Stokes
September 11th, 2020by County Line
World War II was well underway, and 13-year-old Billy Forrest was missing it. He had no chance to be a war hero, and what chance would he have with the girls when the heroes returned?
KVR to host demonstration on copper bullets Sept. 19
September 10th, 2020by County Line
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve will host a copper-bullet demonstration Saturday, Sept. 19.
Book review: ‘Akin’ by Emma Donoghue
September 3rd, 2020by County Line
Noah Selvaggio would turn 80 in a few days. As a personal birthday present, he was booked on a flight to Nice, France, the community of his birth.
Scenic Bluffs to operate La Crosse dental clinic
September 1st, 2020by County Line
A new dental clinic operated by Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is set to open Sept. 3 next to Gundersen Health System’s La Crosse Campus.
Brookwood receives matching-funds offer for the replacement of stage curtains
August 31st, 2020by County Line
Brookwood has received a dollar-for-dollar matching-funds offer from String Swing of rural Ontario for the replacement of the school’s stage curtains.
Scenic Bluffs announces its decision on fall sports season
August 28th, 2020by County Line
The Scenic Bluffs Conference today released its official plans for the fall sports season, according to commissioner Steve Atkinson.
Monroe County WIC benefits will be offered in September
August 27th, 2020by County Line
The Monroe County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will issue benefits and offer nutrition education in September.
Book review: ‘River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey’ by Candice Millard
August 27th, 2020by County Line
Theodore Roosevelt was a progressive Republican. He was elected vice president in the McKinley administration, taking office in March 1901.
Community
Wilton’s Storytime in the Park is Monday
Ontario book group to meet
South Side News for Sept. 17
Wilton school
‘True Stories’: Reflecting on the ‘new normal’
News
St. Paul’s chicken-dinner fundraiser
Drinking-water study will go forward as planned
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 7–13
FFA’s pancake breakfast
Waning summer
Obituaries
Victor (Pete) Weber
Duane “Speed” Evans
Nancy J. Rueckheim
Lelah Mae (Downing) Smith
David Charles Fauska
Opinion
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
Letter to the editor: Republicans guilty of corruption
Backtalk
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?
2020 marks 100th year since women got right to vote
E-Edition
