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...

Letter to the editor: Trump: Man or Beast?

By Kay Ziegahn | Richland Center What would our world be like if it was ready for a heavenly existence? I believe all humanity would be living in peace and equality, without the fear, hate, hunger and wars that plague so many now. Then that would actually be...

Classifieds for April 11

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...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 31 to April 6

Sunday, March 31: Sheep were reported out on a property along Bohland Hollow Road in the town of Wheatland. The deputy spoke with the owner of the sheep and gave him a warning for animals running at large. Monday, April 1: The Zzip Stop in Genoa reported a gas...

Chicken day in Wilton

Nalani Bever collects tickets Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s drive-through chicken dinner in Wilton. The congregation is raising money to improve handicapped accessibility at the church. 

Vernon County Museum Notes

By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator Spring has sprung, and the Vernon County Museum and History Center is moving to its springtime hours. During April and May, we will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Cleaning...

Ontario Public Library to offer free books, cookies

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Stop by the Ontario Public Library on Friday, April 12, to celebrate the last day of National Library Week 2024 with cookies from Echo Valley Bakery and a free book from our book sale for each person! “Protecting Our...

Wilton Public Library to host array of events this week

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director These events will be hosted at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, April 12: Current-events discussion group • 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 4 p.m. Tuesday, April...

South Side News for April 11

By MRYNA FAUSKA It’s Monday morning of the second week in April, and the first news I have for you is not very pleasant. Arlene Garvens called me this morning, and I expected her to give me her news for the past week, which she did. She reported that she had been...

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