The following Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for November. Coaches’ comments follow the students’ names. CROSS COUNTRY • Samantha Markee: “Samantha qualified for and competed in the state cross-country meet in Wisconsin...
Royall girls retain possession over W-C
The Royall girls basketball team began its season conference schedule by traveling to Wonewoc-Center on Dec. 6, taking a 10-point lead at halftime 22–12. Bria Gruen passes the ball along the baseline and led in scoring 14 points. (Tasha Mueller photo) Kylie Rick makes...
Perspectives: Christmas memories of one-room schools
The days of our local rural one- and two-room schools left our area of Wisconsin in the mid-1960s. With their … Read the rest
BHS class of ‘64 reunites
The Brookwood High School class of 1964 recently reunited. Front row (left to right): Carol (Radke) Martalock, Arnie Degenhardt, Daniel Teal, Patrick Neumann, Malend Raiten, Marian (Doll) Brieske, Donna (Vitcenda) Dreier, Joyce (Hansen) Zeigler, Ida (Eness) Von Ruden,...
Wilton Public Library to host events, including holiday party and potluck
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following events are coming up at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 5 p.m....
Ontario Public Library craft, bake sale is Saturday
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Don’t miss the Holiday Bake & Craft Sale to benefit the Ontario Public Library THIS Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Old-Fashioned Ontario Christmas celebration at the Ontario Community Center. Vendor sales begin at 9...
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
Norwalk Lions host Santa
The Norwalk Lions Club hosted a visit with Santa on Saturday at the Norwalk Village Hall. Brexley Stoikes, whose parents are Austin and Sierra Stoikes of Elroy, meets Jolly Old Saint Nick. Addie, Jay and Madison Degenhardt, children of Kelly and Joe Degenhardt,...
