Brookwood marks first conference loss

The Brookwood girls basketball team hosted Necedah on Dec. 6 in its first conference game of the season. Ruby Muehlenkamp steadied the ball at the start of the second half; Brookwood was down 32–5 at halftime. (Tasha Mueller photo) Reagan Muehlenkamp keeps the ball...

Brookwood names athletes of the month for November

The following Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for November. Coaches’ comments follow the students’ names.  CROSS COUNTRY • Samantha Markee: “Samantha qualified for and competed in the state cross-country meet in Wisconsin...

Royall girls retain possession over W-C

The Royall girls basketball team began its season conference schedule by traveling to Wonewoc-Center on Dec. 6, taking a 10-point lead at halftime 22–12. Bria Gruen passes the ball along the baseline and led in scoring 14 points. (Tasha Mueller photo) Kylie Rick makes...

Royall succumbs to one run in sectional final

The Royall baseball team was just one run away to making a state baseball appearance close to a quarter-century in the making. With receiving a first round bye, Royall, the No. 2 seed in the WIAA Division 4 baseball bracket, hosted No. 7 seed Brookwood on May 28 in...

Ontario Public Library to host summer chess

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Summer chess at the Ontario Public Library is scheduled from 2–5 p.m. on Tuesdays: June 18, July 9, July 30, Aug. 6, and Aug. 20. Come as you are able during these times to play, learn, improve, and enjoy chess with...

Senior menus for June 17–21

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, June 17: Italian cheese...

N-O-W highlights for fourth-quarter

By Travis Anderson | N-O-W Superintendent Wow, what a great year the 2023–2024 school year was thanks to all of our wonderful students, staff, and our supportive community.One thing I mentioned in my graduation speech this year was that the old saying rings true, “It...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 2–8

Sunday, June 2: A bicyclist was bitten by a dog on County Highway SS in the town of Liberty. This is the third dog bite at this residence since May 9, 2024. The owner was issued an animal bite order. Sunday, June 2: Wyatt Olson of Cashton was traveling westbound on...

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