By MYRNA FAUSKA On Memorial Day 2014, the Wilton American Legion paid tribute to the veterans laid to rest in South Ridge Cemetery. It was accompanied by a steady rain this year. The dedicated men, standing in uniform, all returned to Wilton drenched. This group is...

The Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club recently did a roadside cleanup, collecting 16 bags of garbage in two miles (from the top of the Wilton hill to the outskirts of Norwalk on Highway 71). Front row (left to right): Shelly Powell, Kendra Meuhlenkamp, Eliza Blasing, Kaylin...

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian Come to the second ancestry workshop at the Norwalk Public Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11. Anyone interested in doing a little investigation of his or her family history is welcome. The library's six public...

By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian The Elroy Public Library will be closed this weekend. Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, staff will celebrate Memorial Day. ♦ ♦ ♦ First alert: Our annual Book & Bake Sale is coming. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7....

By MYRNA FAUSKA The wildflowers are brightening up the countryside as we travel hither and yon. We see the wild plum trees in full bloom, marsh marigolds, or cowslips, in the low places, trilliums on the forest floors, and wood violets, May flowers and May apples...

• Kelsey Anderson and Kimberly Schnurr, both of Elroy, received Outstanding Senior Awards at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. • UW-Richland recently honored Sydney Knoll of Ontario for her service as a Campus Ambassador. Campus Ambassadors serve throughout the...

By ALICE BRANDAU As soon as the sun shines and dries the earth, you'll find farmers and equipment heading to the fields, and it goes on from early morn until late at night. It happens between showers, which seem to be prevalent, but there is an old saying, "Cold, wet,...

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Preschoolers are exploring the community garden during Ontario Public Library playgroups, which meet at 10 a.m. each Wednesday. Children heard stories about rabbits and planted lettuce, radishes and sunflower seeds this week....

Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, May 26: Memorial Day (no meals served) Tuesday, May 27: Chicken parmesan, spinach salad, apple slices, noodles and cookies Thursday, May 29: Sloppy...