Elroy preschool story time starts Friday

  By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian The preschool story-time fall program will start again Friday, Oct. 10, at the Elroy Public Library. Bring your little ones at 10 a.m. for some cute stories, nursery rhymes and group activities. Mark Moran will be here again...

BHS class of 1964 reunites

The Brookwood High School Class of 1964 began the celebration of its 50th class reunion Sept. 19 at Brookwood High School. Activities director Ken Clinton provided a tour of the facilities and insights on what has changed over the years. After the tour, some...

Ontario cowgirls win at Cashton Western Saddle Club

The following recently received awards at the Cashton Western Saddle Club: Kyra Los on Switch, third place, junior high point; Bailey Hammon on Sprit, first place, junior high point; Jo Dunwald on Six-Shooter, first place, SRSR high point; and Gracie Nottestad on...

Elroy Public Library continues it summer reading adventure

By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian The Elroy Public Library is entering week three of its summer reading adventure. This week we will splash in the Elroy Pool and maybe out in the library's yard. Who knows what is in store for our readers? Our Tuesday Teens are busy...

Hill and Dale Garden Club wins national award

Contributed by CARLA VON HADEN Hill and Dale Garden Club Elroy's Hill and Dale Garden Club recently was nationally recognized for its participation in promoting gardening to students in the Royall School District. The club is one of the community partners working with...

On Campus

• Kelsey Anderson, Madeline Miller and Sawyer Campbell, all of Elroy, were named to the spring-semester dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. • Brandon Skolos of Kendall was named to the spring dean's list at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. •...

On Campus

• The following local students graduated from Viterbo University in May: Ashley Brown of Elroy, bachelor's degree in social work; Amy Buchen of Ontario, bachelor's degree in organizational management; Amanda Crowe of Ontario, master's degree in business...

South Ridge News

By ALICE BRANDAU Although I've never seen a Broadway production, I think I got close to the experience while watching "Annie" at Tomah High School on Sunday afternoon. Audience members saw such talent: the cast, music, sets, choreography and directors were...

South Side News

By MYRNA FAUSKA It's the middle of July already, and by the time you read this, we'll be well into the second half. Today we are having October-like weather and looking out at mid-summer foliage. However, by next week they tell us we'll be back in the oven again. This...

Senior menus for July 21–24

ONTARIO MEAL SITE  Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448.  Monday, July 21: Waffles with strawberries, sausage patties, eggs, cantaloupe, applesauce and pineapple bars Tuesday, July 22: Liver and onions, hash...

New novel available at Norwalk Public Library

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has a new novel, "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline. ♦ ♦ ♦ The mystery-book group's next meeting will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, when we'll discuss William Kent Krueger's "Mercy Falls,"...

MG&E offers magic show at Elroy Public Library

By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Well, we're having fun now! MaGicEnergy man Bob Kann put on a terrific show for kids Thursday at the Elroy Public Library. It took the audience a while to figure out that he wasn't a bad magician: He was a tricky, clever one. He...

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