At least eight miles of a Southwest-Wisconsin stream were polluted by a manure spill earlier this month. The spill killed hundreds of fish, including many wild brown trout. The affected waterways — Spring Valley Creek, Moore Creek and the Kickapoo River — have long...
June 26, 2025, print issue
Kenneth Odell Ottum
Kenneth Odell Ottum, 84, of Ontario, Wis., passed away Friday, June 20, 2025.

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Buddy “Bud” L. Speicher
Buddy “Bud” L. Speicher, 87, of Wilton passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home, surrounding by his … Read the rest
Classifieds for June 19
COMPUTER REPAIR: Contact Dave Heilman at 608-487-3271 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock.
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Kendall dramatic club, circa 1900
‘Magic of Isaiah’ set for June 25 in Ontario
Wilton Public Library to offer programs this month
Vernon County Museum Notes
By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator Summer is here, and the Vernon County Museum and History Center is now on its summer hours. From June through September, we will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,...