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,...
Senior menus for March 31 to April 4
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, March...
Monroe County Local History Room to host program on JFK on April 24
The Monroe County Local History Room will host a public history program, “Wisconsin for Kennedy: The Primary that Launched a … Read the rest
Wilton Legion honors Vietnam veterans
N-O-W Elementary volleyball competes at Kickapoo
On March 22, Brookwood’s fourth and fifth grade volleyball team traveled to Kickapoo, where they competed against Reedsburg’s red team, Kickapoo’s red team, and Hillsboro’s orange team. Front row (left to right): Allison Helgren and Nora Mack. Back row: Leia Johnson,...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 16–22
Sunday, March 16: Sheriff’s deputies, along with officers of Viola Police Department, responded to a residence in Viola for a missing juvenile. Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad and Viola Fire Department also were on standby to assist with the approximate two-hour search....
Royall may start school earlier next year
The Royall School District will ask the state to allow it to start classes one week before Labor Day weekend … Read the rest
N-O-W change order approved
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School Board accepted a $106,281 change order March 17 for its expansive building project, which voters approved in … Read the rest