Timothy J. Downing

Timothy J. Downing, 66, of rural Ontario passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2025, recently diagnosed with … Read the rest

Pedestrian struck on Highway 27, near Cashton

A pedestrian was struck by a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 27, about 1½ miles south of Cashton, in the town of Christiana at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, April 19, according to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson.  The preliminary investigation revealed that...

Royall marks sectional final berth

The Royall volleyball team secured a spot in the sectional finals in their WIAA Division 5 bracket with a 3–0 defeat over Ithaca Oct. 31 at Ithaca. Liza Krueger attacks the net for a second-set spike. (Tasha Mueller photo) The team celebrates after a late second-set...

Classifieds for Nov. 7

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. VILLAGE OF KENDALL MEETING...

Brookwood band to play at VA’s Veterans Day ceremony

The Brookwood High School band will perform at the Tomah VA Medical Center’s Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8.  All veterans and the public are invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place in Building 455, Veterans Hall, at the Tomah VA...

Local History Room website gets upgrade

Contributed by the Monroe County Local History Room After two years of work behind the scenes, the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum recently launched a long-awaited update to its award-winning website, MonroeCountyHistory.org.   The update includes a new,...

Senior menus for Nov. 11–15

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....

Ontario celebrates Halloween

The Ontario Community Club put on its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween.  Urella Kaufmann Barb Howard Karsyn Schmitz At the Ontario Community Club’s Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween, Rosalie Koeller (left) and Cora Noble  take part in treats and games at the Ontario...

Wilton’s Halloween spectacular

The Wilton Public Library put on a Halloween party Oct. 25.  Leia Johnson Brek Anderson  Brady Skowronski takes to the dance floor at the Wilton Public Library’s Halloween party on Oct. 25. Josselyn Guzman Kolbo

Royall’s parade puts Halloween style on display

Royall Elementary School had a Halloween parade on Oct. 31. Students walked through the schools and visited Elroy Health Services. Remi G.  Gwen P.  Royall Elementary School students Drake S.  Connor W.F. and  Jasper D. dress up as baseball players...

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