The Royall High School FFA blood drive will host a Red Cross blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. For an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS (733-2767), visit redcrossblood.org, or call Royall High School at 462-2600 and ask for agriculture...
The great attack
Molly Kotten fires an attack into Bangor territory in the final set of the Falcons' 3-0 loss at the hands of the Cardinals on Oct. 9. (Nate Beier photo | gx3media.smugmug.com)
Norwalk-Wilton Police Department to disband
By SARAH PARKER | County Line Managing Editor Nine years after its formation, the joint police department between Norwalk and Wilton will cease to function by the end of December. The Wilton Village Board voted Monday to give a 60-day notice, as required in the police...
Norwalk begins process of establishing new police protection
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher With few options left, the Norwalk Village Board briefly tackled the issue of how to proceed with the now defunct police commission. On Monday evening, the Wilton Village Board voted to withdraw from the commission; the two...
Ontario water, sewer rates to go up Dec. 21
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Ontario residents will see a hike in sewer and water bills beginning Dec. 21, as the board approved the increase at Monday night's meeting. The average 12,000-gallon user will pay $66.72 per quarter, up from $58.44. Sewer rates...
Town of Wilton to hold hearing on quarry
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher The hot button issue of 2014, a proposed quarry in the town of Wilton, will be highlighted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, when the Wilton Town Board will hold a hearing on Mathy Construction/Milestone Materials' revised permit...
Scenic Bluffs to offer free workshop on stress reduction
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers will offer a free program, “Stress Reduction & First Aid for Anxiety Workshop,” from 2–3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at their Cashton location. Scenic Bluffs behavioral health counselor Barbara Mashak will...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Oct. 6–12
Monday, Oct. 6: Steven Bomkamp of Highland, Wis., was southbound on Highway 33 in the town of Hillsboro, pulling a trailer fully loaded with particle boards. Louise Aldinger of Hillsboro was northbound when one of the particle boards came off of the Bomkamp trailer...
Marten shoots bear
Justin Marten of Wilton shot a bear, his first, on Sept. 20 in Wood County. It weighed 225 pounds. (Contributed photo)
Senior menus for Oct. 20–24
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Oct. 20: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, whole-wheat rolls and fresh-fruit cups Tuesday, Oct. 21: Chicken sandwiches, broccoli salad,...
