Pickin’ on the porch
Tor Eness hosted Pickin’ on the Porch on Aug. 29 at his rural Ontario home, offering a venue to a variety of performers, including Maggie Mae and JP Olson.
Bicycle giveaway
The Vernon County Law Enforcement Association had a drawing at its Vernon Night Out and gave away this 24-inch bicycle.
Extra
Two arrested for possession of meth, 25 firearms near Ontario
Celebrating 125 years: Kendall hosts bash marking anniversary of village’s formation (photo gallery)
Monroe County remains in high-risk category
Update: Monroe County changes County Highway M closure date to Sept. 23
Book review: ‘All the Devils Are Here’ by Louise Penny
Archives
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 6–12
September 15th, 2021by County Line
Friday, Sept. 10: Alex Hebel of Westby was traveling eastbound on E. Coon Prairie Road in the town of Viroqua when...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 30 to Sept. 5
September 9th, 2021by County Line
Saturday, Sept. 4: Brian Pongrat of, Middleton, Wis., was traveling eastbound on Highway 82 in the town of Webster. Eric Millis...
Ontario Police Report
September 9th, 2021by County Line
The following is the Regional Centers Municipal Court report for Ontario for Aug. 30: • Courtney Kay Baldwin, restriction of...
Remembering Kendall: Village celebrates its 125th anniversary (part six)
September 2nd, 2021by County Line
Ben Roloff, a member of the Kendall High School class of 1959, compiled the following tidbits of Kendall’s early history for an all-class reunion years ago.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 23–29
September 2nd, 2021by County Line
Monday, Aug. 23: Mason Makal of Hillsboro was traveling eastbound on Highway 33 in the town of Hillsboro when he struck...
Remembering Kendall: Village celebrates its 125th anniversary (part five)
August 30th, 2021by County Line
Ben Roloff, a member of the Kendall High School class of 1959, compiled the following tidbits of Kendall’s early history for an all-class reunion years ago. It is reprinted here in its fifth segment.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 16–22
August 25th, 2021by County Line
It’s back to school time! Please be on the lookout for school buses, and be extra cautious while watching for...
Cal Day Cemetery’s future is in dispute (sort of)
August 20th, 2021by County Line
Almost everyone who drives County Highway P between Ontario and Kendall has noted the Cal Day Cemetery, a quiet, shaded resting place for some of Wellington’s earliest pioneer settlers. But its history and ownership have been shrouded by time.
Norwalk Municipal Court report for August
August 19th, 2021by County Line
The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for August: • Jeffery Vlasak of Norwalk — storage of junk (continuance)...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 9–15
August 19th, 2021by County Line
Thursday, Aug. 12: Margaret Lange of Hillsboro was backing out of a parking stall in the Hillsboro County Market when she...
Dog show slated for this weekend
August 19th, 2021by County Line
Dogs from all over Wisconsin will take part in the 2021 Wisconsin State 4-H Dog Show, which is set for...
Community
Ontario has new StoryWalk at Palen Park
South Side News for Sept. 16
Norwalk mystery-book group to meet
Wilton Public Library group is reading ‘The Imperfects’
On Campus
Obituaries
Romilda A. Bowling
Anna Mae Fritz
Harriet I. Leis
Joseph Peter Ennis
Florence “Fodie” Taylor
Opinion
Ontario police focusing on property cleanup
Wisconsin hospitals ask for communities’ help in stemming Covid-19 cases
Letter to the editor: Town of Forest’s decision on dark-sky initiative wasn’t based on facts
Letter to the editor: Is cursive not taught nationwide?
Letter to the editor: ‘Subpar Parks’ is worthwhile read on natural, cultural beauty
Backtalk
Wilton village officials need to grasp a better understanding of press’s role
When does someone’s liberty cancel out another’s?
Banning books, ideas is fruitless
Ted Radde had remarkable patience with newbies
Elroy woman’s book describes Norway’s advantages
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