By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative This week our Kickapoo dark skies offer two special sights. The first is a view of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. Get the binoculars out, wake up early on Oct. 11, and look east before sunrise. One of Jupiter’s moons,...
OHS class of ‘60 reunites
Contributed — The Ontario High School class of 1960 had its annual reunion in Ontario this year. It was an enjoyable time with old friends, and we will plan to do it again next year! Back row (left to right): Minnie Nofsinger Woods, David Kennedy, Rita Rynes Downing,...
On Campus
• The following local freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received scholarships: Marah Gruen of Elroy, Carol Krohn Scholarship and Chancellor’s Scholarship; and Jordyn Anderson of Kendall, Carol Krohn Scholarship.
Senior menus for Oct. 14–18
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, Oct....
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 29 to Oct. 4
Sunday, Sept. 29: Deputies initiated a traffic stop on northbound Highway 35 in the town of Bergen for a vehicle that appeared to be speeding and was confirmed by radar. The driver was cited for speeding in 55-mph zone (20–24 mph) and issued a warning for green...
Homecoming 2024: Royall celebrates Panther pride
Volunteer sought for Norwalk’s hidden, unofficial park
Bob and Susie Brownell of Norwalk have kept an unofficial, somewhat-improvised park outside of the village well-tended and available to … Read the rest
Norwalk rejected for grant; money would have gone toward new community center
In a setback for the village, Norwalk did not receive a grant for a new community center, president Levi Helgren … Read the rest
Oct. 10, 2024, print issue
Lewellyn Mae (Noth) Ahlfs (Lou)
Lewellyn Mae (Noth) Ahlfs (Lou), 91, of Security, Colo., and formerly of Norwalk, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at … Read the rest