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DNR won’t accept old floodplain maps
Any hope the Ontario Village Board had of the DNR accepting 1970s floodplain maps likely was washed away Tuesday, when … Read the rest
Six months before deluge, DNR/FEMA zeroed in on Kickapoo Valley watershed
It is no small quirk of fate that on March 26, 2018, FEMA and the DNR called together stakeholders in … Read the rest
Gallatin could serve as model for today’s politicians
When my kids rummage through my leavings, they will find little of interest. My legacy consists primarily of out-of-style clothes, … Read the rest
N-O-W’s enrollment declines
Enrollment in the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District dropped 14 students from January 2018, according to Superintendent Kelly Burhop at Monday’s board … Read the rest
Should the Vernon County Board aid flood-ravaged communities?
Do county boards have any responsibility to aid smaller municipalities within their borders when they have been struck by a … Read the rest
Students: Consider running for school board
In case you need more evidence that we are running low on oxygen locally, you need only to take a … Read the rest
‘Positive’ outlook on Ontario flood damage is tough to muster
If you chose gazing at a screen over attending this month’s Ontario Village Board meeting, you missed a rollicking good … Read the rest
Ontario buyouts not a sure thing
Ontario buyouts not a sure thing County Line Publisher Emeritus The good news is that every Ontario property affected by … Read the rest
Ontario’s new well slated to go online
It’s been some time coming, but Ontario residents can look forward to water from the brand-new well within a few … Read the rest