As summer ramps up, work continues on the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District’s construction project, with the new track and football field … Read the rest
Norwalk considers plans for possible new community center
Norwalk is working with a grant writer to seek state funds for a new community center, president Levi Helgren said … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 9–15
Sunday, June 9: A citizen reported his checkbook had been stolen and someone had cashed a check for $650. The sheriff’s office investigated and identified a suspect. The suspect was coincidentally arrested for an outstanding Vernon County felony warrant in La Crosse...
Wildcat to offer music, other programs in July
Wildcat Mountain State Park in rural Ontario will host the following programs in July. All programs are free. Vehicle admission sticker is required. For more information, call (608) 337-4775 or email Emily.alf@wisconsin.gov. • 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6...
Village of Wilton pool to host swimming lessons in July, August
Swimming lessons will be offered at the Village of Wilton pool this summer on the following dates: • Session 1 is 10 days and runs Monday through Friday from July 9–19 • Session 2 is 10 days and runs Monday through Friday from July 29 to Aug. 9 The cost is $25...
Friends of KVR to offer ‘Drive the Driftless Garden Tour’ on July 14
Contributed by the Friends of the KVR Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve garden tour. Drive the backroads of the Driftless on Sunday, July 14, beginning at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. This year, the Friends have identified 10 lovely...
June 20, 2024, print issue
Joy E. Bever
Joy E. Bever, 70, of Wilton was called to her heavenly home Monday, June 17, 2024, at home.

She was … Read the rest
Rural Ontario woman arrested after trespassing incident
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified of a trespassing incident at a residence on Hoff Valley … Read the rest
Meet the bard at Wildcat
Wildcat Mountain State Park will host Summit Players’ “Shakespeare in the Park” on Saturday, June 22. The following is the … Read the rest