Elroy Fairest of the Fair to visit Ontario Public Library for ‘Crowns & Cookies’

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Get ready for a royally fun time with Elroy’s Fairest of the Fair, Tasha Reynolds! Crowns & Cookies is set for 3–4 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Ontario Public Library. Enjoy delicious cookies while crafting your...

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, May 9: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 12: Second-Monday...

Bill Karis Shoe Store, Norwalk, circa 1910

The Bill Karis Shoe Store, located at 105 Main St. in Norwalk, circa 1910. Left to right: Joe Wepfer, Alvin Wruck and William Karis. More historic photos are available at the Monroe County Local History Room’s website at www.MCLHR.org. In its April 24 issue, the...

Classifieds for Jan. 16

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. WILTON FOOD PANTRY: The...

Brookwood fifth graders win three

The Brookwood fifth-grade girls basketball team played at Bangor on Jan. 11, defeating DeSoto 16–2, Kickapoo 28–4, and Bangor 23–19. Back row (left to right): Coach Shawn Wallace, Josie Kennedy, Annika Bolton, Mattea Poff, Olivia Doll, Allison Helgren, coach Paul...

On Campus

• 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...

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