Free community supper set for July 30 in Elroy

A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...

An occasion for millinery

Annette Strazdins of Cashton takes part in the Ontario Public Library Hat Luncheon, a library fundraiser that was offered at the Wilmer Pearson home in late June.

Lyme disease support group meets Friday

A Lyme disease support group for Vernon, Juneau, Monroe, Sauk and Richland counties will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Hillsboro Public Library meeting room, 819 High Ave. For more information, contact Gary Cepek at to garycepek@yahoo.com,...

Ontario Community Hall upgrades underway

Above: Doug Broxham (left) and Nate Tainter, both of Ontario, work on a kitchen restoration and addition project at the Ontario Community Hall. Ontario Public Works Director Paul Gibson is in the background. Broxham expects that the kitchen will be usable in the time...

Those who served

Dale Noth of the Norwalk American Legion and Russell Bolden, Don Jones and Robert Wruck, all of the Ontario American Legion, attend a Veterans Day program presented by the Brookwood High School Student Council on Monday.

Norwalk hosts Rails to Rails Marathon

Above: Cecile Flock, Theresa Lehner and Marie Wiedl were among the many volunteers for the annual Norwalk Rails to Trails Marathon, which was Sunday. Below: A runner in the half-marathon crosses the finish line. (Karen Parker photos)

Royall FFA to offer clothing giveaway

The Royall FFA will sponsor a clothing giveaway in the Royall High School cafeteria during parent-teacher conferences, which are set for 4–8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, and 4–7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.  Anyone is welcome to look through the items and...

Norwalk man convicted of bail jumping, other charges

Jacob Englin, 33, of Norwalk was sentenced Oct. 12 to 30 days in jail with Huber privileges and to one-year probation for bail jumping, domestic abuse, related disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct using a dangerous weapon. He must undergo a domestic abuse...

Ontario man on probation for possession charges

Randy Harmel, 32, of Ontario was sentenced on Oct. 21 to 12 months’ probation for possession of a synthetic cannabinoid and possession of drug paraphernalia. He must undergo an alcohol- or drug-abuse assessment and may not have contact with known drug dealers...

Ontario man charged with disorderly conduct

Scott Ellsworth, 44, of Ontario was charged Oct. 1 with obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct after a report of a fight in the 100 block of Juneau Street in Tomah. A $1,000 signature bond was set. He may not drink alcohol or enter places where it is sold.

Genealogy workshop slated for Tuesday, Nov. 5

The Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Genealogy Workshop will be Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Tomah Area Museum, 1112 Superior Ave. Doors will open 6:30 p.m.; the meeting will be at 7 p.m. Attendees can do research after the meeting. For more information, call 372-3635.

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