John Robert “Bob” Clements peacefully passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of 76 at Lakeview Health Center … Read the rest
Brookwood puts on spring concert
Kendall McDonald, Ztormie Faith-Zbawa and Ellyanna Shegonee sing “Like a Mighty Stream” with the junior high choir. The group also performed “When I am Silent,” a song dedicated to young people whose lives are taken unjustly; and “Tecolote,” a folk song from New...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 23–29
Sunday, March 23: While on patrol, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 131 just outside of La Farge, heading toward Viola, on a truck with a loud exhaust that was weaving within its lane. The deputy determined the driver was operating while impaired. The...
Letter to the editor: Federal government cuts program for food pantries
Last week, Wisconsin agencies operating The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, were notified that our food banks and pantries … Read the rest
Trial for former Wilton clerk/treasurer postponed
At the defense’s request, Monroe County Circuit Court adjourned a trial for former Wilton clerk/treasurer Leigha Barton at a Tuesday … Read the rest
The dangers of online child sextortion: A presentation
Contributed by Gundersen St. Joseph’s Some topics are difficult to talk about. The issue of online child grooming and sextortion is growing and has recently made the headlines in Wisconsin when a teen died by suicide after becoming the victim of online sextortion....
Dancing the night away in Ontario
The Ontario Community Club hosted a concert with Cashton band Leather & Lace on Saturday at the Ontario Community Center. … Read the rest
April 3, 2025, print issue
April 1, 2025, preliminary election results | Pasch, Muellenberg win N-O-W race
Challenger Damian Pasch and incumbent Matt Muellenberg will assume seats on the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School Board.
Three candidates vied for two … Read the rest
Kendall Public Library to offer array of programs
Contributed by the Kendall Public Library Christine Welsh taught a class on making pom-poms on March 21 at the Kendall Public Library. Everyone then turned their pom-poms into a one-of-a-kind mini spring wreath. This was a relaxing and enjoyable craft...
