Ontario put on a free community Christmas dinner Saturday at the Ontario Community Center. Cheryl Novy, son Ryan Novy and Frank Novy gather for dinner. Ryan Novy joins Sandy and Dave Carr in the kitchen.
Letter to the editor: Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem
By DENA EAKLES | rural Ontario Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem. That is the declaration made by heads of the Christian churches in Palestine. Home to Christians since the first century, it’s the oldest Christian community in the world. Due to the violence and the...
Perspectives: Patron Christmas gifts of the past
By CAROLEEN MARTALOCK | rural Ontario Through the many years of my late husband, Alan’s, and my hobby of collecting antique collectibles and on the search for antiques, we always enjoyed the stories these items from the little hamlets and villages of this rural area...
Brookwood puts on winter concert
Koltermann receives Governor’s Outstanding Adoptive Parent Award
David Koltermann of Wilton (holding the plaque) recently received a 2023 Governor’s Outstanding Adoptive Parent Award at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were chosen by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families based on their stories of exceptional...
Uppena to assume new role as superintendent of Royall School District
Scott Uppena, who has served as Royall Middle/High School principal since 2012, will become the district’s new superintendent in July. … Read the rest
Celebrating Kendall veterans
The Kendall Meal Site recently hosted a free dinner for local veterans. Those in attendance were Everett Bradley, Pat Riebe, Eric Schoenfold, Jim Thompson, Doug Rogalla, Jim Small, Bill Fronk and Francis Trepes. (Contributed photo)
Brookwood graduate earns Doctor of Nursing Practices
Jennifer F. Hedrick-Erickson, a 1991 Brookwood High School graduate, recently earned her Doctor of Nursing Practices from Viterbo University.
Norwalk Clovers donate to library
The Norwalk Clovers recently presented a donation check to Jesica Helgren, Norwalk Public Library director, during the December 4-H meeting. Pictured from left to right are Helgren, Treasurer Linus Arndt, Reporter Mariah Semann, Vice President Miranda Arndt, and...