Esther D. Bohnert, 90, of Black River Falls passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Black … Read the rest
Letter to the editor: Consider voting for incumbents in school board election
By Debbie Tainter | Ontario This morning my husband woke me up so I could see the beautiful display of orange and red before the sunrise. Breathtaking ... what an inspiring way to start the day, I thought. But then, as I often do, I turned my...
Letter to the editor: He counts on you
By Dena Eakles | rural Ontario Do you so want a savior that any savior will do? He said you would love him even if he killed a man on Fifth Avenue, and you said, “Yes.” He said he gets away with grabbing women, and you said, “Yes.” He said reporters who challenged him...
Vote for Susan Crawford
By Don Foy | La Farge There are many good reasons to vote for Judge Susan Crawford in the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court race. She has experience as a prosecutor, lawyer, and Circuit Court Judge, and supports public schools, women’s rights, workers’ rights and...
Letter to the editor: April 1 decision!
By Lee D. Van Landuyt | Hillsboro Elon Musk purchased Donald Trump’s presidency for “nearly $300 million” (AP/March 5, 2025), allowing Trump to avoid ongoing court cases and ended additional convictions and possible prison time. This is why Trump desperately needed to...
Classifieds for March 20
COMPUTER REPAIR: Contact Dave Heilman at 608-487-3271 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock. EXPERT REPAIR on most brands of appliances – 4 certified technicians to serve you. Mitby’s in Cashton, 654-5144. NEW CONSTRUCTION: Room...
N-O-W Battle of the Books season ends on high note
Many fourth and fifth graders from Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School participated in the Battle of the Books season that began at the beginning of the year. Each team was tasked with reading the same 20 books and was challenged with several “battles” to...
Ontario Public Library to host knitting class for beginners
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director A knitting class for beginners will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Ontario Public Library. Have you always wanted to learn the valuable and therapeutic skill of knitting? Come to learn the basics and begin...
Wilton Public Library to offer events this month
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 1 p.m. Friday, March 21: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4 p.m. Monday, March 24: Lego Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25: Book Club for Adults...
Seeing Stars: Evening memories
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Remember when we played outside after supper in the twilight? Playing in the backyard, we watched the stars come out as the mystery of the night drew us toward bedtime and dreams. The night was full of magic and wonder....
