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Brookwood class of 1975 reunites

      Brookwood High School’s class of 1975 recently held its 50-year reunion in Sparta. Class members from nearby and much farther away enjoyed an evening of reminiscing and reconnecting with each other.Seated (left to right): teacher and class adviser Wilmer...

Vernon County Museum Notes: New exhibit features Vernon County poor house and asylum

By Carol Krogan  | Vernon County Museum assistant curator A new exhibit has recently been added to the Vernon County Museum and History Center, entitled “Vernon County Institutions.”  The Vernon County Poor House and Vernon County Asylum, both owned and operated...

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...

Falcons stay afloat over Eagles

The Brookwood boys hosted Cashton February 6 and kept the matchup close throughout. Cashton edged at halftime 25-21, as Jackson Cunitz ran the route down the court in the opening minutes of play. (Tasha Mueller photo) Carter Arbuckle gets an early pass to Jackson...

Seeing Stars: Visiting Rigel, or Orion’s knee

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Last week we began exploring the constellation Orion by visiting red giant star Betelgeuse. The next star we’ll visit is Rigel, one of Orion’s knees, or to some observers one of his feet. It joins Betelgeuse as one of...

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