Royall’s second state run
The Royall boys basketball team marked its second trip to state in program history and its first since 2010, competing in the WIAA state tournament on March 17. The Panthers fell to Newman Catholic 52–42 in the semifinals.
Back on stage
Singing during the school’s spring concert March 16, Brookwood student Danica Lee performs a solo as the high school choir give its rendition of the spiritual “Wade in the Water.”
Reaching great heights
Tucker Wildes releases a shot under the basket early in the first half against Wauzeka-Steuben on Saturday. Wildes tallied 6 points for the Panthers and led against Hillsboro with 18 points. Royall won its sectional and played in the state tournament, facing Newman Catholic, on Friday morning at the Kohl Center. The Panthers fell to Newman Catholic 42–52.
Archives
Merger complete: F&M Bank of Kendall and Ergo Bank brought together
21 hours agoby County Line
Ergo Bank has announced that Farmers & Merchants Bank of Kendall (F&M Bank of Kendall), with locations in Wilton and Norwalk, has merged with Ergo Bank of Markesan, with locations in Fox Lake, Burnett, Lebanon, and Poynette.
Wilton Art and Cultural Festival slated for June 10
21 hours agoby County Line
The Wilton Public Library will host its first Wilton Art and Cultural Festival on Saturday, June 10.
Frustration grows over Norwalk Fire Department’s billing system
March 17th, 2023by County Line
The method used by the Norwalk Fire Department to bill calls has generated conflict with the village.
Wilton awards bid for softball field
March 17th, 2023by County Line
Wilton accepted a bid for its new softball field Monday, with the board voting unanimously to award the contract to Dirt Monkey Excavating of Cashton for $74,510.
N-O-W hires engineer to create track design
March 17th, 2023by County Line
After meeting in a closed session Monday, the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Board of Education agreed to hire TSP Engineers of Rochester, Minn., to create schematic design for a new track and field.
New rules for mobile homes in Ontario: Board to require photos, approval
March 17th, 2023by County Line
Depending on how you look at it, moving a mobile home into Ontario just became more or less difficult after the village board approved a new set of rules at its regular meeting Monday.
Panthers advance to sectionals
March 9th, 2023by County Line
After the first two rounds of Division 5 boys basketball regional play, the Royall boys basketball team advanced to the regional final round, hosting Cochrane-Fountain City on March 4. Royall led 38-27 at halftime and secured the win 85-58 to advance to sectionals.
Kendall Lions Club’s Fundfest set for April 1
March 9th, 2023by County Line
The Kendall Lions Club's Fundfest will be Saturday, April 1, at the Kendall Community Hall.
Brookwood theater is ready!
March 2nd, 2023by County Line
Brookwood students will perform “A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story" Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the Classic Gym.
Royall works toward offering London trip
March 2nd, 2023by County Line
Speaking at Monday’s board of education meeting, Royall English teacher Josh Benson put forward a proposal to host a London trip for the school’s Advanced Placement students in English.
Wilton to bid softball field for second time
March 2nd, 2023by County Line
At a special meeting last week, the Wilton Village Board agreed to rebid its softball field project plus put its lighting project out for bid.
Community
Senior menus for March 27–31
Ontario story time is March 27
Wilton Public Library to host series of events
Book review: ‘Driftless Deceit’ by Sue Berg
South Side News for March 23
Obituaries
Verdine Dean Short
Kristi Lyn Brandau
Thomas Alfred Johnson (full obituary)
Thomas A. (‘TJ’ or ‘Swede’) Johnson
Alice M. Brooks
Opinion
Letter to the editor: IRS funding should be restored
Your Right to Know: Public still paying for fraud probe records fights
Commentary: How are Wisconsin women doing under the 1849 abortion ban?
Letter to the editor: N-O-W referendum — be informed
Letter to the editor: Referendum question on reproductive rights should be Vernon County ballot
Backtalk
Supreme Court race is indeed the nastiest and most expensive
It’s time to assess women’s future and past
Wilton is among towns that have a history of drag
With Hulu series, furor over ‘The 1619 Project’ continues
We need to reconsider our expectations for police
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