• The following local students were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Camron Cafferty, Emma Green and Olivia Saemisch, all of Elroy; and Amelia Muellenberg of Ontario. • Jack Mulvaney of...
Ridgeville church to offer pizza fundraiser
The sixth annual pizza fundraiser for St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeville begins this week. Orders will be taken through Sunday, Jan. 26. Pizzas may be picked up at the church on Saturday, Feb. 1. Pizzas for sale are cheese, sausage, pepperoni, or a...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 6–11
Several calls were received this week reporting possible brush fires in progress that turned out to be controlled burns being conducted by the property owners. Most importantly, if you plan to burn brush, we ask that you to call Vernon County Dispatch at...
Coldren to run unopposed for Wilton Village Board spot
Missy Coldren will return to a role on the Wilton Village Board after the April election, running as the sole … Read the rest
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, Jan. 17: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21: Book Club...
Senior menus for Jan. 20–31
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. Monday, Jan. 20: Chicken sandwiches with cheese on whole-grain buns,...
Ontario Public Library to host First-Friday Homeschool Hangouts
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Beginning Feb. 7, the Ontario Public Library will host First-Friday Homeschool Hangouts from 2–4 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. The library is a great place to gather with friends to visit and to find...
AARP, Monroe County to help with tax preparation
Contributed by the Monroe County ADRC AARP tax volunteers and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Monroe County are pleased to announce the 2025 tax season dates. The free, confidential service is open to low- to moderate-income residents, with a focus given...
Vernon County Museum Notes: The origins of the one-room Foreaker School
By Carol Krogan | Vernon County Museum assistant curator Once in a while, here at the Vernon County Museum & History Center, we run into a mystery. Someone out there knows the answer, but just who? Sometimes we can do a little research and find the answer....
Monroe County offering free radon kits
Contributed by the Monroe County Health Department January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste but could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is dangerous because it can cause lung...
