Mayo awards $50,000 to Scenic Bluffs 

Contributed by Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers (CASHTON, WI) – Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is gearing up to take a fully equipped mobile dental clinic on the road, thanks to a $50,000 Launch Grant from Mayo Clinic Health System.  The mobile...

New DPI webpage tracks federal funding for schools, libraries

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new webpage dedicated to providing real-time updates, information, and resources related … Read the rest

Classifieds for June 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...

Brookwood names artists of the month

Fernanda Garcia Barr (top), Deja Jimenez (middle) and Sophie Teynor (below) were the Brookwood High School artists of the month for April. Sophie painted an album cover using acrylic paint, Deja created original portraits of the members of the Prom Court using an iPad...

Ontario Public Library offering reading challenge

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library’s summer reading challenge gives kids the chance to win fun summer reading grand prizes simply by tracking their summer reading minutes! Each kid who completes a reading log will receive a...

Wilton Public Library to host array of activities

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director Activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library:  • 10 a.m. Friday, June 21: Current-events discussion group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 21: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 4 p.m. Monday, June...

On Campus

• Kim Downing of Norwalk was named to the spring-semester dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.  • The following local students were named to the spring-semester dean’s list at UW-River Falls: Clayton Knudtson and Erica Lewerenz, both of Elroy;...

Senior menus for June 24–28

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, June 24: Pork tips in gravy,...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 9–15

Sunday, June 9: A citizen reported his checkbook had been stolen and someone had cashed a check for $650. The sheriff’s office investigated and identified a suspect. The suspect was coincidentally arrested for an outstanding Vernon County felony warrant in La Crosse...

Wildcat to offer music, other programs in July

Wildcat Mountain State Park in rural Ontario will host the following programs in July.  All programs are free. Vehicle admission sticker is required.  For more information, call (608) 337-4775 or email Emily.alf@wisconsin.gov.  • 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6...

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