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...

Ontario summer reading starts June 10

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2025: COLOR OUR WORLD! Summer reading is just around the corner. Here is some of the fun the Ontario Public Library has lined up this summer. • Exploring The Night Sky in the Starlab — Tuesday,...

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 16: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20:...

Norwalk hosts Winter Fun Day

The Norwalk Public Library put on its Winter Fun Day and Fundraiser on Dec. 14. Kids and adults participated in a coloring contest, ornament making, and a build-a-bear creation.

Senior menus for Jan. 13–17

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal.  Monday, Jan. 13: Pork loin ala Florentine, baked baby potatoes, butter and sour cream, carrots, whole-grain bread and butter, and sliced apples...

Ontario Public Library to show ‘The Wild Robot’

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director A no-school movie, “The Wild Robot,” will be shown at the Ontario Public Library at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. This DreamWorks Animation adaptation of Peter Brown’s award-winning, No. 1 bestseller is an epic adventure...

Classifieds for Jan. 9

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. THANK YOU: Thank you to...

Wilton Public Library to host series of events this month

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events:  • 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 10:30 a.m....

Brookwood students named artists of the month

The November artists of the month from Brookwood High School are (above) Kinsley Holmquist and Alina Vogel for their watercolor landscapes and Julian Cunitz and Deja Jimenez (below) for their foreshortened drawings. (Contributed photos)

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