Two people arrested after Amish greenhouses burglarized

Two people were apprehended after they allegedly burglarized Amish greenhouses in rural Cashton on May 28, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office. One of the greenhouses was on Sand Hill Road; and the other, Irish Ridge Road. Travis D. Chapman, 29, and...

Bidding farewell: BHS seniors receive diplomas

Olivia Hansen (left) and Jackie Hanson listen to the speakers at the Brookwood High School graduation ceremony on Friday. For more photos of the event, click here.

Canoeing the Kickapoo, Sparta teenager finds and returns wallet filled with cash, credit cards

When a Sparta teenager found a wallet filled with cash and credit cards while he was canoeing the Kickapoo River near Ontario on Sunday, he acted the part of the Good Samaritan, turning it in to Ontario Police Chief Matt Hoskins. Hoskins said of James Wachuta, 18,...

Easter coloring-contest winners announced

The following were winners in the Easter coloring contest sponsored by the County Line and the Bank of Ontario. • Grand prize — Nadia Nateghi • Age 5 and younger — First place, Katherine McElhose of Ontario; second place, Sophia Hyatt of Norwalk; and third place,...

Anonymous flier causes Ridgeville controversy

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor An anonymous flier mailed to town of Ridgeville voters has stirred up the candidates and provoked threats of legal action. The flier was signed by "Friends of the Candidates" and urged voters to vote for Charlie Neumann for town...

Royall moves to sell former Kendall school building for $1

By SARAH PARKER | County Line reporter After pointing out that the building's renter was in arrears, the Royall School Board on Monday proposed selling the former Kendall Elementary School to the Village of Kendall for $1. Karinne Overton, who operates Traditions...

Incumbents make up most of local races

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor Voters going to the polls April 2 will find some local races with new faces; however, incumbents dominate the field, and many will run unopposed. Such is the case in the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District, where incumbents...

Carr retires from Wilton Public Library

Karen Carr's tenure as director at the Wilton Public Library has stretched 20 years, and she marked her retirement with an open house Saturday at the library. A large crowd turned out to express well-wishes. Above — Carr sits at the checkout desk during the open...

F&M purchase of Community State Bank underway

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor It appears Farmers and Merchants Bank of Kendall will celebrate its centennial year in a big way with the purchase of Community State Bank in Norwalk. Although several conditions must be met before the deal is finished, including...

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