Federal actions leave school funding unsettled

Federal decisions have sparked uncertainty at the Royall and the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton school districts over the last few weeks. 

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Vernon, Monroe counties’ MMR vaccination rates among lowest in the state

Measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rates in Monroe and Vernon counties rank among the lowest in the state, according to figures released by … Read the rest

USDA funding may not be available for Kendall project

The new federal administration has cut the staff administering Wisconsin’s USDA funding program by 30 percent, according to a letter … Read the rest

Ontario participating in ‘Get Stamped!’ library challenge

By Rachel Conner Ontario Public Library director The Winding Rivers Library System’s “Get Stamped!” Library Passport Challenge began May 28 and runs until Sept. 3.  Visit other libraries in our system for a chance to win prizes. Stop by any WRLS library to pick up a...

Gjefle: The Last Chapter

By Pastor Michael T. Gjefle  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Psalm 90:9 — “For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.”  The Holy Spirit directed Moses to write Psalm 90 over 3,500 years ago. Our lives are...

Senior menus for June 3–7

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 3: Swedish meatballs,...

Royall celebrates graduation

Royall High School hosted its commencement ceremonies Saturday morning. Here, Marah Gruen gives her valedictorian speech. For more photos of the ceremony, see the photo gallery below.

N-O-W teacher honored

Contributed by the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District — Michelle Hyatt has been named the Teacher of the Week by Sleepy Hollow Auto! Mrs. Hyatt was presented with a brand new Chevy Camaro convertible sponsored by Sleepy Hollow Auto to drive for a week to recognize...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 19–25

Sunday, May 19: Christopher Heimann of Colgate, Wis., struck a deer while driving eastbound on County Highway V in the town of Greenwood. No injuries were reported. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Monday, May 20: A deputy came across about...

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