At a special meeting Monday, the Ontario Village Board agreed to a $1.2 million general-obligation loan at 4.75 percent interest … Read the rest
May 1, 2025, print issue
Kent Louis Hendrickson
Kent Louis Hendrickson, 73, of rural Ontario, Wis., passed from this life to be forever with his Lord and Savior … Read the rest
Leila Helen Moseley
Leila Helen Moseley, 95, of Cassville, Wis., formerly of Tomah, died April 19, 2025, at Eden Vista, Madison. She was born Oct. 27, 1929, to Alloth and Helen (Mahoney) Westpfahl in Tomah, Wis. She was a member of the Tomah High School graduating class of 1947. ...
Classifieds for April 24
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Brookwood trap club fundraiser
The Brookwood Trap Club hosted a fundraiser April 13 at the Wilton Fire Station. Brookwood students serve up hamburgers and brats. Allison Maulsby and Amiyia Zimbauer accept payments for the meals. Alice Wiedmeyer and Payge Clark work the grill.
Kendall Public Library to show ‘Proud Rebel’
Contributed by Lynette Vlasak The Kendall Public Library’s May movie night will be Friday, May 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church fellowship hall. The western “Proud Rebel,” starring Alan Ladd and Olivia de Havilland, will be...
Wilton Public Library to offer programs
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, April 25: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4 p.m. Monday, April 28: Lego Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29: Book Club for Adults with Special...
Vernon County Museum Notes
By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator This is National Volunteer Week, and the Vernon County Historical Society gratefully acknowledges all of its volunteers and their many contributions to the success of the organization. The society was founded by...
Seeing Stars: Big city lights
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Tucson, Ariz., has become one of my favorite places, partly because it has a long commitment to best lighting practices. With just over a million people, this city has shielded, low-temperature streetlights because of...
