Ontario to offer full slate of July 4 activities

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher If you haven't been in Ontario for a while, then come to the village for the July 4 celebration and take a look at the recent renovations that are sprucing up the downtown. The rain may be a bit much for people, but it appears...

First impressions

New entrance signs are being constructed in Kendall. The two signs, both of them on Highway 71, cost $10,000, of which village government contributed $1,000. The remainder came from donations.

Norwalk farmers market starts Saturday

A farmers market will start Saturday, running from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in front of the Norwalk Public Library.  The market will be offered throughout the summer, until mid-October.   Anyone who is interested in becoming a vendor may contact Chris Gough, the market...

Sunday kicks off Ontario’s Independence Day blowout

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor Ignore the rain and ignore the threat of flooding. The July 4 show must go on, just as it has for years. Although Sunday is not yet July, the celebrating will kick off with a tractor pull at 1 p.m. in front of the Ontario Fire...

Wilton home damaged in fire

A blaze severely damaged a residence early Friday afternoon on Enderby Street on Wilton, but no one was injured. Allan Martin of Wilton owns the rental home. Both the Norwalk and Wilton fire departments responded. (Photo contributed by Hannah Keith)

N-O-W staff gets 2.07% wage hike

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor With back-to-back meetings on June 6 and June 12, the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School Board sailed through long agendas that included pay raises for district employees, new graduation policies, and the dismissal of this year's boys...

Enhanced firework display planned for July 4 in Ontario

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor New and improved fireworks are on tap for this year's July 4 celebration in Ontario, the village board learned at its meeting Monday. Last year's fireworks were a bit of a dud, as the crowd generally was confused over when the...

Next stage

Christian Moore takes part in the recessional at the Royall High School graduation ceremony on Friday. For more photos, click here.

Breakfast for the masses

Julie Radke (left) and Annette Trescher (right) prepare pancakes Saturday morning at the Monroe County Dairy Breakfast near Sparta. (Photo courtesy of the Sparta Herald)

Ontario Fire Department receives $62,225 grant

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded a $62,225 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Ontario Fire Department. Nationally, the AFG award, which is distributed in phases, provides millions to fire...

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