Seeing Stars: December is best star-gazing time of the year

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative To start December and the winter season, here are some highlights for winter stargazing. December is the start of the best star-gazing time of year, when cold, clear air makes the stars shine brightly. Keep your...

Senior menus for Dec. 16–20

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, Dec....

Changing times at Wilton’s The Hitchin’ Post

With its change in ownership, the Hitchin’ Post in Wilton will retain some of its traditional traits, but the new … Read the rest

Seeing Stars: An aspect of poor lighting is glare

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative I’m learning about good lighting now because our dark skies are being affected by excessive and poorly designed lighting, and the stars are disappearing behind a haze of light. One aspect of poor lighting is glare. I’d...

Senior menus for Nov. 25–29

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, Nov....

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 3–16

Sunday, Nov. 3: Dispatch received a call from a driver who had collided with a deer on County Highway ZZ near the intersection of Hanson Road in the town of Whitestown. The driver reported no injuries. The vehicle was towed by Peterson’s Towing due to disabling...

Letter to the editor: A new day is upon us

By Dena Eakles | rural Ontario A new day is upon us. Rejoice.  Black youth received messages telling them they will be taken back to plantations to pick cotton. Check CNN and other legacy outlets for details — while you still can, of course. News outlets that...

Letter to the editor: Nation is experiencing critical moment

By Rosalind Woodward | Madison Our country is experiencing a critical moment where a powerful leader, shaped by personal struggles and survival instincts, has gained significant political influence. This leader’s rise reflects deeper, unresolved issues within our...

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