Wisconsin libraries brace for steep drop in services under federal funding cuts

By Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerApril 21, 2025 Threatened federal funding cuts are causing uncertainty for the future of Wisconsin libraries and the programs they provide to the public, especially for those serving rural areas — and libraries are pushing...

Norwalk’s floral fundraiser

Contributed by the Norwalk Rails-to-Trails Committee

One of the highlights of driving through Norwalk in the summer are the flower … Read the rest

‘Wisconsin for Kennedy’ set for April 24 in Sparta

On a snowy March 9, 1960, day, then Sen. John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline entered a packed Tomah High … Read the rest

Brookwood grad awarded

Rick and Kristi Heinz received an Amana Dealer of the Year award for their business, Bill’s Heating & AC in Warrens, Wis. Rick Heinz is a 1993 Brookwood High School graduate. (Contributed photo)

Ontario Public Library will offer movie matinee for adults

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Join us for a movie matinee for adults at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Ontario Public Library! Come to see “White Bird,” the story of a young Jewish girl’s attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during World War...

Kendall Public Library to show ‘Unsung Hero’

Contributed by Lynette Vlasak The Kendall Public Library’s April movie night will be Friday, April 11, at St. John’s Church in Kendall. The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m., there is no charge, and everyone is welcome.  As usual, there will be free pop and...

Wilton Public Library to host events in April

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, April 4: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5: Books with the Bunny • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8: Book Club...

Seeing Stars: Exploring Mount Lemmon Observatory

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative A special opportunity was offered to me last week, a private tour of the Mount Lemmon Observatory on the mountain above Tucson, Ariz. A long drive up the famously scenic road to 9,157 feet elevation took me from warm...

Senior menus for April 7–11

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Monday, April 7: Spaghetti bake with meat, parmesan cheese packets, broccoli, garlic bread, pears and black bean cookies Tuesday, April 8: Pulled-pork sandwiches on whole-grain buns, barbecue packets, winter squash, coleslaw, whole-grain...

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