Coronavirus

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
Wednesday, Feb. 10: Monroe County reports 10 cases; Vernon County, three cases and one death; and Juneau County, seven cases and one death
Archives
Book review: ‘Three Ordinary Girls’ by Tim Brady
February 24th, 2021by County Line
Germany invaded the Netherlands in May 1940. The Netherlands had added just two regiments of bicyclists to their military between the wars; to say the least, their defense strategy was no match to a German blitz
Book review: ‘His Very Best’ by Jonathan Alter
February 17th, 2021by County Line
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States from 1977–1981. It’s unlikely that anyone under 50 has much recollection of the Carter years.
Book review: ‘Deacon King Kong’ by James McBride
February 10th, 2021by County Line
This is a book by Black author James McBride, a National Humanities Medal winner. It deals with life in a neighborhood in the midst of change and rife with drug culture.
Access to Monroe County buildings still limited
February 10th, 2021by County Line
Monroe County governmental buildings remain open with limited access to provide essential services.
Slippery conditions cause two-vehicle accident in town of Hillsboro
February 8th, 2021by County Line
A two-vehicle, head-on collision occurred on County Highway W in the town of Hillsboro on Sunday, according to Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears.
Book review: ‘The Novel’ by James Michener
February 4th, 2021by County Line
James Michener was a prolific author, writing at least 40 books. Most of these were professionally researched, fictional, historical accounts of several generations of a family, or as with this novel, a fictional examination of a specific topic
Man killed in ATV accident west of Hillsboro
February 2nd, 2021by County Line
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An ATV crash occurred on County Highway F and Ridge Road west of Hillsboro on Monday afternoon, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.
Book review: ‘The Reckoning’ by John Grisham
January 27th, 2021by County Line
“The Reckoning” starts in the middle of the story, goes to the beginning, and then moves to the conclusion. The actual plot is established in the middle of the story so that organization is effective.
County Highway M bridge has new weight limits
January 25th, 2021by County Line
Effective immediately, the bridge on County Highway M over Sleighton Creek, 1 mile north of Highway 71 and north of Wilton, will be limited to a 20-ton vehicle weight.
Book review: ‘Song of Solomon’ by Toni Morrison
January 20th, 2021by County Line
Toni Morrison died in August 2019 at the age of 88. She was a writer, an editor and a professor.
Book review: ‘Nathan’s Run’ by John Gilstrap
January 13th, 2021by County Line
I took my own advice and ordered a John Gilstrap book from Winding Rivers. “Nathan’s Run” is the book that identified Gilstrap as a writer people wanted to read.
Community

Wilton Public Library reading challenge ends March 6
On Campus
Elroy meal site to offer St. Pat’s meal
Senior menus for March 1–5
South Side News for Feb. 25
News

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
Norwalk police report
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 8–14
Obituaries

Ronald James Hedrick
Robert “Bob” Otto Bibber
Patrick J. Kranz
Lynn Jay Hulburt
Caroline (Kari) R. Willis
Opinion

Letter to the editor: Rushed wolf hunt
Letter to the editor: Limbaugh poisoned American discourse
Letter to the editor: Government is not the answer to everything
Letter to the editor: Candy-flavored tobacco products are dangerous
Letter to the editor: Vote for Gunderson for Superintendent of Instruction
Backtalk

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
Every day is April Fools’ Day
E-Edition
