16-year-old dies, 17-year-old seriously injured in rural Elroy accident
A 16-year-old was killed and a 17-year-old seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash occurred at about 12 a.m. Sunday in … Read the rest
Kendall Fest returns for its biggest year yet
Brookwood theater celebrates historic event
The 2024/25 theater season will be the last year performances will be produced on the stage in the school’s original … Read the rest
Kendall Gathering features music, fellowship
The Kendall Gathering and All-School Reunion was Saturday at the Kendall Community Hall. The event included a reunion for those … Read the rest
Suicide prevention task force to host ‘Be the Light Run/Walk’ on Sept. 7
Contributed by Monroe County Suicide Prevention Task Force September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, those who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and to acknowledge the individuals, families, and...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 25–31
Sunday, Aug. 25: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Coon. The driver received a citation for traveling 74 mph in a 55-mph zone. Monday, Aug. 26: The sheriff’s office was notified of a vehicle accident on Storbakken Lane in the...
Kendall man injured in town of Stark single-vehicle accident
A single-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, Aug. 31, at about 7:30 p.m. in the town of Stark, according to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson. Kyle Ray Stout, 25, of Kendall was operating a 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup westbound on Highway 82, near Spry Road, east...
N-O-W School Board gets first look at budget
After experiencing a dip in state funding last year, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District officials are expecting an $11.46% increase in state … Read the rest
Ontario Public Library to show ‘Arthur the King’
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Please join the Ontario Public Library for a Monday Movie Matinee showing of “Arthur the King” on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. The movie is free of charge, and popcorn will be provided! Based on an incredible true...