• Jonathan Goodenough, a junior English major from Elroy, was selected as a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2013-14 Meistersingers. The UW-Whitewater Meistersingers is the men's choir on campus and performs several genres of music, from classical to...
A restored beauty
A chapter of the Veterans Car Club of America toured the Kickapoo Valley last month, and Rich Gerke of Tomah drove the oldest car in the entourage. His 1931 Deluxe Model A Ford Coupe was purchased more than 40 years ago from an Ontario area resident, Mike Stenerson,...
South Ridge News for Nov. 7
By ALICE BRANDAU It's a sign of what's coming. A lot of commotion is going on across the road from us, as dump trucks are bringing loads of sand and dumping them at the Town of Wellington shed in preparation for snow and ice. I love the seasons that Wisconsin offers,...
Norwalk Community Thanksgiving Dinner is Nov. 10
The 16th annual Norwalk Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Norwalk Community Center. The public is invited to the free event. Turkey, dressing and cranberries will be provided, but attendees may bring vegetables, salads, pies...
Ontario Public Library to host chili and soup supper
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian An all-you-can-eat-chili-and-soup supper will be served at the Ontario Community Hall from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. That evening, Ontario Fire and Rescue also will host its $1,000 bingo night at the hall, so join us for the...
BHS classes of 1967 and 1968 reunite
The Brookwood High School classes of 1967 and 1968 had their reunion at the Best Western in Tomah from Oct. 4-5. Many classmates also attended the homecoming parade in Ontario on Oct. 4 and gathered at the homecoming game that evening, when Brookwood defeated Royall...
Senior menus for Nov. 4–8
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Nov. 4: Chili, grilled cheese sandwiches with whole-wheat bread, green beans, orange slices and cake Tuesday, Nov. 5 (music day): Tater tot hot...
Ancestry.com database available at the Wilton Public Library
By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Did you know that more than 40 million family trees are listed on Ancestry.com? How far back can you trace your genealogy? The Ancestry.com database is a pricey subscription, but it is available to you for free at the Wilton Public...
South Side News for Oct. 31
By MYRNA FAUSKA This week's column is a bit different than usual, as we were gone all weekend and didn't have time to contact the neighbors before sending in the news. Therefore, read on to find out what we were doing the past several days. Early Thursday morning, as...
South Ridge News for Oct. 31
By ALICE BRANDAU Roger Schindler lived in Black Valley, which is just over the hill from us. He was the one member of the family that stayed put on his parents' farm, living there his entire life. He cared for his mother until her passing, and then it became just him....
