Letter to the editor: Federal government cuts program for food  pantries

Last week, Wisconsin agencies operating The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, were notified that our food banks and pantries … Read the rest

Trial for former Wilton clerk/treasurer postponed

At the defense’s request, Monroe County Circuit Court adjourned a trial for former Wilton clerk/treasurer Leigha Barton at a Tuesday … Read the rest

The dangers of online child sextortion: A presentation

Contributed by Gundersen St. Joseph’s Some topics are difficult to talk about. The issue of online child grooming and sextortion is growing and has recently made the headlines in Wisconsin when a teen died by suicide after becoming the victim of online sextortion....

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,...

N-O-W spelling bee winners

The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District hosted the District Spelling Bee for qualifying students in grades four through eight on March 12. Thirty-three students competed for the title “District Spelling Bee Champion,” with Linus Arndt (right) coming out on top....

Mark R. Munz

WILTON, Wis./LODI, Wis. — Mark R. Munz, 67, passed away unexpectedly due to a recent illness on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born into a large family on April 7, 1957, in Madison, the son of Cletus and Dorothy (Thistle) Munz. Mark grew...

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