Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 16–22

Sunday, March 16: Sheriff’s deputies, along with officers of Viola Police Department, responded to a residence in Viola for a missing juvenile. Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad and Viola Fire Department also were on standby to assist with the approximate two-hour search....

Royall may start school earlier next year

The Royall School District will ask the state to allow it to start classes one week before Labor Day weekend … Read the rest

N-O-W change order approved

The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School Board accepted a $106,281 change order March 17 for its expansive building project, which voters approved in … Read the rest

Classifieds for Feb. 27

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 forensics advances all entries to district

The following make up the Brookwood forensics team. First row (left to right): Elijah John, Cooper Powell, Adeline Slattery, Alice Wiedmeyer, Deanna Wallace, Ava Gruen, Katelyn Lee, Kinsley Holmquist, Evelyn Gibson, Mason Rex, Katherine McElhose, Samantha Markee,...

N-O-W students compete in Invention Fair

Third graders at Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School studied the world of inventions for the past month and designed their own original creations. Thirteen students took part in creating a presentation of their inventions and showcased them in front of a large...

Royall showcase concert is Monday

Contributed by the Royall School District The Royall High School Music Department will present a concert festival showcase concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the old high school gymnasium.   The high school concert band and high school concert choir will...

Seeing Stars: Tour the constellation Orion

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative We are finishing our tour of the constellation Orion this week. If we explore all the many stars and astronomical objects in the region, it would take a very long time, so I hope you take leisurely binocular tours of...

Wilton Public Library to host events

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4: Book Club for...

Senior menus for March 3–7

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Monday, March 3: Pork loin ala Florentine, baby baked potatoes, butter and sour cream, corn, whole-grain bread and butter, and sliced apples with peanut butter cups Tuesday, March 4: Southern turkey and rice casserole, peas, roasted...

Gjefle: The sincere milk of the word

Pastor Michael. T. Gjefle | Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario I Peter 2:2 — “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby.”  The Apostle Peter was writing to men and women in his day that had been redeemed not by...

Panthers remain flawless

The Royall boys basketball team remained victorious in its conference journey, gaining its final win over Hillsboro on Feb. 24. The team faced its biggest competition Feb. 18, when North Crawford traveled to Royall. Karter Olson kept a steady hand on the ball as...

Local coaches to represent Scenic Bluffs in All-Star game

Left to right: Travis Anderson, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District; Steve Huntzicker, Cashton School District; and Beth Wells, Cashton School District. (Contributed photo) The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has announced the Division 5 South...

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