Darlene Josephine Brueggeman (Walker), 75, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. She was born June 2, 1949, to Max … Read the rest
Letter to the editor: Dictator
By Lee D. Van Landuyt | Hillsboro Donald Trump said he would be a dictator “only on day one.” For most, day one means 24 hours. Not so with Trump. We are now over three weeks into his promised dictatorship with no letup in his indiscriminate, dictatorial decrees....
Ontario Public Library to host a book club for independent readers
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Book Share, the book club for independent readers, next meets on Monday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Ontario Public Library. Come to review what you have been reading and hear what others have been reading. Thank...
Wilton Public Library to host events in February
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events. • 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18: Book Club for Adults with...
Kendall movie night is Feb. 21
Contributed by Lynette Vlasak The Kendall Public Library’s next movie night will be on Friday, Feb. 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Church fellowship hall. The western “Night Passage,” starring James Stewart and Audie Murphy, will be...
On Campus
• Madelyn Wang of Norwalk received a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science (preprofessional track) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December. • Geena Skowronski of Wilton received a Master of Public Administration (General Public...
Senior menus for Feb. 17–21
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, Feb....
Vernon County Museum: Remembering Cheyenne Valley pioneers
By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator February is Black History Month and a great time to explore the history of African Americans in Vernon County. Today we’ll take a look at the story of a boy called Danger. Our archives contain several copies of a...
Falcons narrowly defeat Royall in SBC action
The Brookwood girls basketball team defeated Royall 49–47 on Feb. 7. Ruby Muehlenkamp led the Falcons with 29 points, followed by Willow Pasch with 7; Reagan Muehlenkamp, 5; Kelsey Holmquist, 5; and Emily O’Rourke, 3. For Royall, Bria Gruen had 18 points, followed by...
Royall girls fall one point shy in overtime
After being tied at halftime 23-23, the Royall girls steadied the pace throughout the second half with hosting Necedah on February 4. Laya Wainwright maintains possession from a strong defense. (Tasha Mueller photo) Kayla Rick scopes out the open spots for a...
