By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Get ready for a royally fun time with Elroy’s Fairest of the Fair, Tasha Reynolds! Crowns & Cookies is set for 3–4 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Ontario Public Library. Enjoy delicious cookies while crafting your...
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, May 9: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 12: Second-Monday...
Bill Karis Shoe Store, Norwalk, circa 1910
The Bill Karis Shoe Store, located at 105 Main St. in Norwalk, circa 1910. Left to right: Joe Wepfer, Alvin Wruck and William Karis. More historic photos are available at the Monroe County Local History Room’s website at www.MCLHR.org. In its April 24 issue, the...
Senior menus for May 12–16
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, May...
Kendall Mustang Riders donate to local EMS, fire departments
Contributed by the Kendall Mustang Riders ATV/UTV Club — Over the past few years, the Kendall Mustang Riders ATV/UTV Club has donated the proceeds from its annual bowling tournament to local EMS and fire departments. This money has been raised with the support of...
Brookwood hosts FFA banquet
The Brookwood FFA put on its annual banquet April 27. The following students received awards. • Discovery Degrees — Linus Arndt, Cassandra Bever, Marlee Bohn, John DeWitt, Matthew Hyatt, Carson Johnson, Liberty Monsees, Bentley Myers, Dustin Powell, Jonas Rueckheim,...
Brookwood softball edges 6-3 over Necedah
Brookwood softball gained a conference win over Necedah 6–3 in Monday night action. Reagan Muehlenkamp tosses the ball to first in the third inning as Necedah gains on an error. (Tasha Mueller photo) Deanna Wallace steadies her concentration on the ball in the third,...
Falcons score 16 over Cardinals
The Brookwood baseball team had a number of scored runs and hits at bat on Monday, May 5, hosting Necedah. Jackson Cunitz gets hit by a pitch in the first inning, as the Falcons scored nine runs as Necedah could not battle back. (Tasha Mueller photo) Drew Thurston...
Royall greenhouse to open
The Royall Greenhouse will have the following hours this month: • Friday, May 9 — 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. • Saturday, May 10 — 8 a.m. to 12 noon • Weekdays from May 12–16 — 3:30 to 5 p.m. • Saturday, May 17 — 8 a.m. to 12 noon • Weekdays from May 19–23 by...
Seeing Stars: Evening walks
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative When a doorway to a new experience is found, unexpected pleasures often come into our lives. Sunsets are our doorway to the beauty of the night. They are an invitation to walk through twilight into our beautiful hills...
