Seeing Stars: The Star Tender

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative There are stories of special people who take children on nighttime travels to the stars, but I met a real Star Tender on the sidewalk in downtown Tucson, Ariz. Tall and silver-haired, Star Tender presides over the...

Gearing up for summer reading

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director  The Wilton Public Library is getting ready for summer and our summer reading program. This year’s theme is “Color Your World,” and registration for the summer reading program starts Monday, June 2. This year, we have a...

Ontario Public Library to host ‘Crochet for Beginners’

By Rachel Conner | Wilton Public Library director “Crochet for Beginners” will be offered at the Ontario Public Library on Tuesday, April 29, from 3–5 p.m. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come to learn, practice, and explore the versatile crafting possibilities...

On Campus

• Mackenzie Leis of Wilton was named to the spring honors list at Concordia University in Mequon, Wis. 

Senior menus for Oct. 28 to Nov. 1

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, Oct....

Wilton Public Library to host activities, events

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library:  • 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25: Current-events discussion group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25: Book club for adults with special needs...

Royall fall concert set for Tuesday

Contributed by the Royall Music Department The Royall High School Music Department will present its annual fall concert Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the OLD Royall High School gymnasium.  It will include performances by the concert band, concert choir, and...

Villages to host trick-or-treat, other Halloween events

Local communities will host the following Halloween activities: Kendall • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Norwalk • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Norwalk Lions Club Halloween party for children from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, Oct....

Betty Carol Leis

Betty Carol Leis, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic … Read the rest

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