Special protocol will be followed at Wilton blood drive
We want to share with donors the protocol being followed at the April 4 blood drive in view of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Vehicle partly submerged in Kickapoo after alcohol-related accident
A vehicle went off Highway 131 and into the Kickapoo River on Tuesday, and Vernon County police say alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Brookwood to present ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ this weekend
Brookwood’s performances of “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” a stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ novel, are slated for 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the school’s Classic Gym.
Archives
Book review: ‘The Magic Hour’ by Kristin Hannah
March 25th, 2020by County Line
When one of Dr. Julia Cates’ pediatric patients committed a horrific murder, she was sued on the basis that she must have known her patient’s mental state, or if not, she should have.
Book review: ‘A Place for Us’ by Fartima Farheen Mirza
March 18th, 2020by County Line
I found this book somewhat difficult to read, yet completely worth the effort. In order to properly tell the story, it is told from the viewpoint of several of the characters and at various times in their lives, and this is intermingled throughout the novel.
Book review: ‘The Nickel Boys’ by Colson Whitehead
March 11th, 2020by County Line
Elwood Curtis, under the watchful eye of his grandmother, was a good young man, a young man who did what he was supposed to do.
N-O-W postpones decision on staff cuts
March 11th, 2020by County Line
Though it had planned to vote in March on whether to cut three elementary-school teaching positions, the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Board of Education has postponed its decision to its April meeting.
Book review: ‘A Man Lay Dead’ by Ngaio Marsh
March 4th, 2020by County Line
The game was named “Murders.” None of the participants knew who was “it.”
How does the Monroe County Health Department respond to disease outbreaks?
March 2nd, 2020by County Line
With COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreading worldwide, many people are concerned about their health and wellbeing.
Monroe County weight restrictions start Wednesday
March 2nd, 2020by County Line
The Monroe County Highway Department will implement seasonal weight restrictions on all county trunk highways beginning Wednesday, March 4.
Headricks plead to two counts
February 26th, 2020by County Line
Amy and Travis Headrick of Melvina recently pleaded guilty to two counts of neglecting a child and one count of false imprisonment.
Monroe County WIC to issue benefits
February 26th, 2020by County Line
The Monroe County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will issue benefits and offer nutrition education days in March.
Book review: ‘Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11’ by Mitchell Zuckoff
February 25th, 2020by County Line
My husband is a retired firefighter who knew some of the New York City firefighters killed in the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Vernon County to issue WIC benefits
February 25th, 2020by County Line
The Vernon County Health Department will offer Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program benefits at the following locations in March.
Community
Creative musings: “Why Shouldn’t a Virus?
Senior menus for March 30 to April 3
South Side News for March 26
Ontario Public Library staff checking messages
Gjefle: Jesus Christ, the light of the world
News
Royall Elementary named School of Recognition
Monroe County Sheriff’s Report
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 23–29
New publication launched in Elroy
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 16–22
Backtalk
New vocabulary: ‘zoonotic transfer’
Some still confused, uninformed about coronavirus
Information on coronavirus constantly in flux
An epidemic could expose shortfalls in health system
Living in a democracy comes with responsibility
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