Mark Flock, president and general manager of Flock's Heating & Air Conditioning in Cashton, recently was elected to serve as president of the Wisconsin Geothermal Association. The Wisconsin Geothermal Association is a professional, nonprofit consortium of...
New nutrition group to meet in Wilton
A newly formed nutrition discussion group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, at Riley's Bar and Grill in Wilton. The group is intended for people who want to learn and/or share ideas on nutrition for optimal health and wellbeing. The group plans to meet monthly....
Tractor safety course slated for June 17–19
A tractor safety and certification course will be offered from June 17–19 at the Barney Center, 1000 E. Montgomery St., Sparta. This year the course will be a joint effort with La Crosse and Monroe County Extension Offices and local ag teachers. The course will...
Wilton blood drive yields 39 units
Thirty-nine units were collected at the Wilton blood drive Saturday. Mike Downing of Ontario and Judy Arndt of Wilton both made the 5-gallon club. One unit of blood has the potential to save the lives of three people, said blood-drive organizer Nalani...
Wisconsin Lyme Network representative to attend support group meeting
Mike Nickel of the Wisconsin Lyme Network will speak at a Lyme disease support group meeting set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Hillsboro Public Library, 819 High Ave. WLN is a nonprofit organization working to raise awareness, provide education and...
A makeshift abode
This robin is neither smart nor a good housekeeper, claims Ontario resident Fern Ferries, who lives on Division Street and has done her best to make life easier for a feathered friend that returns year after year. First the robin built a nest on a decorative piece...
Your most expensive ride ever?
Not many local residents will ride in a vehicle costing more than the new Ontario ambulance. According to Ontario Fire and Rescue member Tammy Smith (pictured here), the new ambulance cost about $129,000 and did not require financing. A large chunk of money came from...
KVR iron ranger vandalized
Vernon County Crimestoppers, along with the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, is asking for the public's help. Sometime on Sunday, May 19, an iron ranger was pulled out of the ground along Highway 131, south of Ontario, at Kickapoo River bridge No. 5. The iron ranger was found...
Wilton Village Board OK’s a number of measures
The Wilton Village Board approved an assortment of motions at its meeting May 13, including the following: • The board approved Mathy Construction's $15,300 bid to reconstruct and pave two alleys. The first runs from Center Street to Enderby Street; and the second,...
Help needed with Norwalk playground equipment
Norwalk’s new playground equipment will arrive Friday, May 31. Those who can assist with unloading the truck on that day or help with assembly Saturday, June 1, should contact Theresa Lehner at 823-7942. Start times are 12 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday.
