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...