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: A glance at the past and a peek at the future

By Bob Breidenstein | rural Ontario “Oft in the stilly night, Ere slumber’s chain has bound me, Fond memory brings the light of other days around me.” — Thomas Moore County Line, Oct. 3, I left the Ontario High School class of ’56 in limbo, 16 years old, on the cusp...

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...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 25 to March 2

Sunday, Feb. 25: Ryan Clark of Westby was traveling south on County Highway D in the town of Clinton when he began to pass an Amish buggy and two horses on the left. He collided with the horses because the Amish buggy began to take a left turn. The horses were up and...

Window damaged at Norwalk Village Office

In an apparent act of vandalism, a rock resulted in a broken window at the Norwalk Village Office sometime between Sunday evening, March 3, and Monday morning, March 4. Those with more information are asked to call 823-7760.  (Contributed photo)

Ontario Public Library offering two nature presentations

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library is offering two exciting nature presentations with citizen scientist Ben Johnston this March: • ”Seven Ways to Help Birds”: Monday, March 4, at 4 p.m. • “The Call of the...

Activities slated at Wilton Public Library

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following activities: • 10 a.m. Friday, March 1: Current-events discussion group • 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2: Meet the candidates for Wilton Village Board • 4 p.m. Tuesday, March...

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