• 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

    Extra
    Book review: ‘Three Ordinary Girls’ by Tim Brady
    Book review: ‘His Very Best’ by Jonathan Alter
    Book review: ‘Deacon King Kong’ by James McBride
    Access to Monroe County buildings still limited
    Croninger named Wisconsin Prosecutor of the Year
  • The County Line

  • Archives

  • Book review: ‘Three Ordinary Girls’ by Tim Brady

    February 24th, 2021
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    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, 2021
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    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, 2021
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    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, 2021
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    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, 2021
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    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, 2021
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    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, 2021
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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, 2021
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    “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, 2021
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    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, 2021
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    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, 2021
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    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
    Feb. 25, 2021, print issue
    Feb. 18, 2021, print issue
    Feb. 11, 2021, print issue
    Feb. 4, 2021, print issue
    Jan. 28, 2021, print issue

    Pictures from the Past
    F&M Bank, 1929
    Oden School, 1944
    Oden/Ontario Homemakers, 1950s
    A thaw in Wilton, 1930s
    Bowling in Kendall, circa 1950

    School
    ‘These Shining Lives’
    Royall names students of the month
    Brookwood artists of the month
    BHS students create garden sculptures
    Royall names December students of the month