Sunday, March 31: Sheep were reported out on a property along Bohland Hollow Road in the town of Wheatland. The deputy spoke with the owner of the sheep and gave him a warning for animals running at large. Monday, April 1: The Zzip Stop in Genoa reported a gas...
Chicken day in Wilton
Nalani Bever collects tickets Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s drive-through chicken dinner in Wilton. The congregation is raising money to improve handicapped accessibility at the church.
Retired Royall teacher receives musical delight through Milestone’s ‘Dare to Dream’ program
Contributed by Milestone Senior Living of Hillsboro At Milestone Senior Living of Hillsboro, residents are like family. Each month, the community aims to make a resident’s dream come true. In March, the spotlight was on Verda Jean Miller, a beloved member of the...
Vernon County Museum Notes
By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator Spring has sprung, and the Vernon County Museum and History Center is moving to its springtime hours. During April and May, we will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Cleaning...
Ontario Public Library to offer free books, cookies
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Stop by the Ontario Public Library on Friday, April 12, to celebrate the last day of National Library Week 2024 with cookies from Echo Valley Bakery and a free book from our book sale for each person! “Protecting Our...
Wilton Public Library to host array of events this week
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director These events will be hosted at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, April 12: Current-events discussion group • 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 4 p.m. Tuesday, April...
South Side News for April 11
By MRYNA FAUSKA It’s Monday morning of the second week in April, and the first news I have for you is not very pleasant. Arlene Garvens called me this morning, and I expected her to give me her news for the past week, which she did. She reported that she had been...
Monroe County Health Department: Are you vaccinated against measles?
Contributed by the Monroe County Health Department There has been a recent increase in cases of measles in the United States, the most recent cases in Illinois. Wisconsin currently has no confirmed measles cases, but it is important to be prepared and ensure...
Senior menus for April 15–19
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, April 15: Chicken parmesan,...
A scramble for eggs: Ontario hosts its annual Easter egg hunt
Ontario put on its Easter egg hunt Saturday morning, March 30.
