South Ridge News for Aug. 14

By ALICE BRANDAU If you want an interesting family reunion, you ask folk to bring antiques or items of interest from their ancestors. The Martalock/Steinke reunion was at the Wilton Park on Sunday, with 50 relatives attending. Frank brought an old framed picture of...

South Side News for Aug. 14

By MYRNA FAUSKA Living in the country is a great experience. I migrated from the Twin Cities almost 43 years ago, and now my life is completely different than it was when I first became a dairy farm wife. I can't imagine what it would be like to have to put up with...

McKenzi Rogalla is Wilton Public Library winner

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Wrapping up our summer reading program, we were excited to draw McKenzi Rogalla's name as the winner of our teen summer reading program. McKenzi is a voracious reader, and this summer was a busy one for her. As part of her prize, she...

Wilton Public Library can help users access online collection

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Did you receive a new device for Christmas? If loading free ebooks and/or audio books from the library's online collection appeals to you, we can help. Bring your device and your library card to the library, and we'll help you learn....

South Side News for Jan. 2

By MYRNA FAUSKA The neighbors all had a very blessed Christmas with loved ones, and as you read on, you'll see who did what with whom. But before that, we want to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of former neighbor John Schumann of Tomah, who...

Elroy Woman’s Club celebrates Christmas

The Elroy Woman's Club recently gathered at the Elroy Public Library for its annual Christmas celebration. Members received gifts from St. Nicolas and had a chance to pose with him before he headed out to spread more Christmas cheer. (Contributed photos)  

Norwalk Public Library celebrates Christmas with open house

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian Twenty-seven people came to Norwalk Public Library's Christmas open house Dec. 18. Winning first prize in the random drawing, Mary Ann Arndt received a hand-carved, olive wood crèche from the holy land. Jerry Keichinger won a gift...

Senior menus for Dec. 30 to Jan. 3

Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Dec. 30: Sloppy Joes, sweet-potato fries, melon salad and pumpkin bars Tuesday, Dec. 31: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli salad, orange slices,...

Wilton Public Library has holiday open house

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Thank you to all who attended the Wilton Public Library holiday open house. Our door-prize winners were Mary Ann Arndt, Lorrie Bever and Tracy Clark. ♦ ♦ ♦ We will have a game day from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.  All school-age children...

Santa in Norwalk

Siblings Austin (above) and Isabella (below) Helgren meet with Santa on Saturday at the Norwalk Village Hall. The Norwalk Lions Club sponsored the event.

South Side News for Dec. 26

By MYRNA FAUSKA It is two days before Christmas as I write this, and by the time you read it, Christmas 2013 will be a memory, hopefully a very pleasant one. Therefore I will take this opportunity before I get into the news of the week to wish you all a very happy and...

South Ridge News for Dec. 26

By ALICE BRANDAU Our family was totally complete when we celebrated Christmas on Sunday afternoon and evening. Everyone was able to join us. That count is now 30 plus Grandpa and me, so we are packed, but it's a delight. The Packers provided entertainment for some....

Ontario Public Library to host game day

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian If you're already bored with your Christmas gifts, bring a friend and come to the Ontario Public Library on Friday, Dec. 27, for our game day. The board games and Legos will be out all day, so come and have some fun. ♦ ♦ ♦ A help...

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