St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, on 30032 County Hwy. A, rural Tomah (just outside of Clifton), will host a free brunch … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 3–16
Sunday, Nov. 3: Dispatch received a call from a driver who had collided with a deer on County Highway ZZ near the intersection of Hanson Road in the town of Whitestown. The driver reported no injuries. The vehicle was towed by Peterson’s Towing due to disabling...
Letter to the editor: A new day is upon us
By Dena Eakles | rural Ontario A new day is upon us. Rejoice. Black youth received messages telling them they will be taken back to plantations to pick cotton. Check CNN and other legacy outlets for details — while you still can, of course. News outlets that...
Letter to the editor: A glance at the past and a peek at the future
By Bob Breidenstein | rural Ontario “Oft in the stilly night, Ere slumber’s chain has bound me, Fond memory brings the light of other days around me.” — Thomas Moore County Line, Oct. 3, I left the Ontario High School class of ’56 in limbo, 16 years old, on the cusp...
Letter to the editor: Nation is experiencing critical moment
By Rosalind Woodward | Madison Our country is experiencing a critical moment where a powerful leader, shaped by personal struggles and survival instincts, has gained significant political influence. This leader’s rise reflects deeper, unresolved issues within our...
Free-roaming chickens a dilemma in Norwalk
Chickens are roaming free on the north edge of Norwalk, and the village board considered remedies to the problem at … Read the rest
N-O-W board approves two actions
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School Board approved an overnight trip for theatre students and accepted the resignation of long-time activities director Ken … Read the rest
Kendall approves 2025 budget
The Village of Kendall’s budget revenues will remain essentially unchanged this year, going from $492,567 in 2024 to $493,017 in … Read the rest
Status hearing set for Dec. 2 for former Wilton clerk/treasurer
A status hearing for Leigha Barton, Wilton’s former clerk/treasurer, is set for 10:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in Monroe County … Read the rest
Nov. 21, 2024, print issue
