Flood-damaged Ontario Legion Hall demolished
Another flood-damaged Ontario structure met its end Monday.
Wilton honors former police chief Likely
Wilton Village Board President Tim Welch and Police Chief John Stavlo praised former chief Jeremy Likely’s contributions to the village when the board met Monday.
Ontario to get new guest accommodations
What goes around comes around. The Driftwood Inn in Ontario will expand its accommodations this spring, but it’s likely only a very few Ontario residents remain who can recall that the property once before accommodated visitors and tourists to Ontario.
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Ontario continues to grapple with plans for public facilities
January 13th, 2022by County Line
Although few made comments, about a dozen people attended a meeting on Monday evening to offer opinions on the future of the Ontario Community Hall.
Garbage crisis remains unresolved in Norwalk
January 13th, 2022by County Line
Although nearly two dozen Norwalk residents turned out for a public hearing Tuesday evening to debate the options for resolving Norwalk’s garbage-collection dilemma, little was settled.
Most local board spots likely will be contested in April election
January 13th, 2022by County Line
Voters will have the opportunity to select their preferred candidates in a variety of races, most of them contested, in the April election.
Royall children give concert
December 24th, 2021by County Line
Royall’s Misty Frosty Dancers put on a show during the school's concert Dec. 13.
Jolly melodies at Royall
December 24th, 2021by County Line
Royall’s Arria Raese, Cailey Simons and Marah Gruen assist in a small-group portion of “12 Days of Christmas” during the school’s concert on Dec. 7.
Mia spreading joy: N-O-W student aims to help others this holiday season
December 18th, 2021by County Line
Last year, Mia received a letter in the mail from Santa with a small amount of cash in the envelope that read she was now one of Santa’s helpers and could take the money and use it toward others, gifting, spreading joy, etc.
Ontario Legion next to be razed
December 16th, 2021by County Line
One more downtown Ontario building will soon fall to the wrecker’s ball, as the village board accepted a bid of $14,795 from Bill Lepke Excavating of Viroqua at its meeting Monday. Lepke was the lowest of three bids.
High construction costs likely will impact Kendall well reconstruction project
December 16th, 2021by County Line
In tandem with national trends, the Village of Kendall likely will encounter high construction costs when it asks for bids for its municipal well reconstruction project in early 2022.
Wilton to upgrade security at village office
December 16th, 2021by County Line
Describing recent occurrences during which “some unruly citizens were coming in and acting very threateningly,” Wilton Village Board President Tim Welch suggested at the board’s Monday meeting that a sort of walk-up window could be installed at the Wilton Community Center village office.
Ontario leans toward prioritizing new pavilion
December 9th, 2021by County Line
When the Ontario Village Board sought citizen input on use of FEMA funds on Tuesday, the group generally agreed to give priority to construction of an open pavilion at the former Ontario Community Hall site.
Kendall kicks off the season with cookie walk
December 9th, 2021by County Line
The Kendall Public Library hosted its cookie and candy walk fundraiser on Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kendall.
Community
Winter reading begins at Norwalk Public Library
Coloring Challenge pages available at Wilton Public Library
South Side News for Jan. 20
On Campus
Ontario Public Library to host program on DIY yarn banners
Obituaries
Constance “Connie” Joan Oquist
Janet Faye Tainter
Craig L. DeWitt
Jerome “Jerry” A. Martenson
Hunter James (Johnson) Jacobsen
Backtalk
Recalling Martin Luther King
The many permutations of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Tons of treasures could be found at Trail’s End (‘Amish Walmart’)
Local news is under threat
One man with a gun can change so many lives
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