Seeing Stars: Mirror Lab tour

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative This week we’re going on a tour of the University of Arizona’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, where the largest telescope mirrors in the world are made. Hidden underneath the university stadium, the only location with...

Wilton Public Library to host events in April

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, March 28: Current-Events Discussion Group • Tuesday, April 1: Election Day and April Fools’ Day • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1:...

Gjefle: This happened to me

By Pastor Michael T. Gjefle  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario I grew up reading the Outdoor Life magazine, which had a regular page called “This Happened to Me.” This page usually involved a hunt or circumstance that was often very unique or dangerous. Often,...

Letter to the editor: He counts on you

By Dena Eakles | rural Ontario Do you so want a savior that any savior will do? He said you would love him even if he killed a man on Fifth Avenue, and you said, “Yes.” He said he gets away with grabbing women, and you said, “Yes.” He said reporters who challenged him...

Vote for Susan Crawford

By Don Foy | La Farge There are many good reasons to vote for Judge Susan Crawford in the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court race. She has experience as a prosecutor, lawyer, and Circuit Court Judge, and supports public schools, women’s rights, workers’ rights and...

Letter to the editor: April 1 decision!

By Lee D. Van Landuyt | Hillsboro Elon Musk purchased Donald Trump’s presidency for “nearly $300 million” (AP/March 5, 2025), allowing Trump to avoid ongoing court cases and ended additional convictions and possible prison time. This is why Trump desperately needed to...

Classifieds for March 20

COMPUTER REPAIR: Contact Dave Heilman at 608-487-3271 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock. EXPERT REPAIR on most brands of appliances – 4 certified technicians to serve you. Mitby’s in Cashton, 654-5144. NEW CONSTRUCTION:  Room...

N-O-W Battle of the Books season ends on high note

Many fourth and fifth graders from Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School participated in the Battle of the Books season that began at the beginning of the year.  Each team was tasked with reading the same 20 books and was challenged with several “battles” to...

Ontario Public Library to host knitting class for beginners

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director A knitting class for beginners will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Ontario Public Library. Have you always wanted to learn the valuable and therapeutic skill of knitting? Come to learn the basics and begin...

Wilton Public Library to offer events this month

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events:  • 1 p.m. Friday, March 21: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4 p.m. Monday, March 24: Lego Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25: Book Club for Adults...

Seeing Stars: Evening memories 

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Remember when we played outside after supper in the twilight? Playing in the backyard, we watched the stars come out as the mystery of the night drew us toward bedtime and dreams. The night was full of magic and wonder....

Senior menus for March 24–28

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Monday, March 24: Meatball subs with marinara on whole-grain buns, provolone cheese, tater tots and ketchup, seasoned corn and pumpkin bars Tuesday, March 25: Scrambled eggs and sausage, sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, tomato juice,...

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