By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian This is the last week for Elroy's book sale. This week you can buy a bagful for $1. We have children's books and kits, videos, magazines, fun fiction and informative fact books. And before the book sale ends, the Friends of the Elroy...
Book review: Great Recession has historical precedents
By DAVE WESTER | For the County Line So you think the Great Recession of 2009 is over? Thom Hartmann doesn't. In his 2013 book "The Crash of 2016," Hartman describes the politics and financial policies that caused the 2009 recession, how they are still in place, and...
Wilton’s summer reading program begins in July
By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian If your school-aged child has not signed up for the Wilton Public Library's reading program through Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District summer school, now is the time! The summer reading program will meet Mondays in July. We are...
South Side News for June 19
By MYRNA FAUSKA It is already the second half of June, and we finally got the rest of our garden and flowers planted. One good thing about getting the garden in late is my husband Dave won't have to start hoeing as soon. Also, I won't have to begin canning and...
South Ridge News for June 19
By ALICE BRANDAU The wind blew, the lightning flashed, the thunder rolled and the rain pelted the windowpanes last night (Monday) on South Ridge. The rain was welcomed, taking away the chore of watering flowers, and surely the planted fields delighted in its arrival....
Senior menus for June 23–27
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, June 23: Chicken cordon bleu, potato fries, orange slices, whole-wheat rolls and cookies Tuesday, June 24: Spaghetti with meat sauce, spinach...
On Campus
• The following local students were named to the President's List at Western Technical College in La Crosse: Dakota Karper of Ontario; Jacob Hemmersbach, Russell Miller and Grover Wooten, all of Norwalk; Katie St. Clair and Erica Murray, both of Kendall; and Mica...
Frolicking in fields
A horse enjoys a summer romp on Irish Ridge, near Ontario and Cashton.
Elroy Public Library book sale underway
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian The Elroy Public Library's annual book sale is underway. Look in the Brunner Meeting Room to see a wide selection of books, videos and even some puzzles. Pick out a box or a bag of goodies for you to read at your leisure. The sale...
South Side News for June 12
By MYRNA FAUSKA As of today (Tuesday), the month is one-third over, and all around the countryside, the farmers have been making hay while the sun shines. The rain puts a damper on the haying, but the hay bines are getting a good workout. You might have noticed a lack...
