This 1915 photo depicts the road from Hillsboro into Ontario, past the Charles Lord house (a pillared house that's still in place), as the road turns the corner into Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Bob Breidenstein)
Kendall meal site, ADRC honor veterans
The Monroe County Aging and Disability Resource Center honored veterans with a free meal on Veterans Day at the Kendall Meal Site (left to right): Francis Trepes, Doug Rogalla, Don Yahnke and Jim Small. (Contributed photo)
Thanksgiving in Norwalk
The Norwalk Friends of the Community group put on its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 10.
Monroe County Local History Room to offer a 1980s Christmas exhibit
Contributed by the Monroe County Local History Room It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — of the 1980s — at the Monroe County Local History Room and Museum in Sparta. Starting Monday, Nov. 25, at 6:30 p.m., visitors can time travel to the...
Classifieds for Nov. 21
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. IN LOVING MEMORY, RUPERT...
Vernon County seeks residents’ input on housing matters
Vernon County, in partnership with UW-Madison Extension, announces the launch of a housing study aimed at addressing the current and … Read the rest
Kendall Meal Site to offer a program on scams, fraud
Seeing Stars: An aspect of poor lighting is glare
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative I’m learning about good lighting now because our dark skies are being affected by excessive and poorly designed lighting, and the stars are disappearing behind a haze of light. One aspect of poor lighting is glare. I’d...
Senior menus for Nov. 25–29
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, Nov....