By MYRNA FAUSKA At last I have come to the conclusion that I know what my problem is. I am living in the 21st century with modern technology and prices while my head is still mired down in the 20th century. However, I do have a computer and a TracFone, so perhaps...
South Ridge News for Oct. 9
By ALICE BRANDAU There is a perfect little spot behind our house for clematis, a few lilies, a birdbath and this year a place to plant a few tomato plants. Not only that, there was a 3-foot circular piece of wire fencing waiting to be used. Three tomato plants were...
Defense powers Panthers to first win
By NATE BEIER | For the County Line The offense scored enough points, but it was the defense that played big for Royall and helped the team lock up a 14-6 homecoming win Friday. The defensive effort was evident early on, when the special teams unit swarmed around...
Falcons force another five-game match
By NATE BEIER | For the County Line The momentum was on Brookwood's side as the team moved ahead of Royall to capture the opening set of last week's volleyball match. The Falcons held off the Panthers 26-24 and were looking to upset the undefeated Panthers, but the...
Letter to the Editor: Proposed town of Wilton quarry shouldn’t pose dangers
By MAHLON DENTER | rural Wilton As a resident of the town of Wilton, I see no harm to the environment and surroundings if Milestone Corporation wants to open a gravel pit in the town of Wilton. All of the talk of dust, blasting and safety of the bikers is unfounded....
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Ed Brooks
By DOUG ROGALLA | Kendall Elections matter! I remember just a few years ago, when I was new in the Kendall area and learning about the candidates running for the 50th Assembly seat, I found out about a candidate, Ed Brooks, who promised to bring "common sense" to...
Letter to the Editor: The canary in the mine?
By ERIC ZINGLER | Kendall In years past, some miners would carry a caged canary into their mine. If the canary looked sick or died, it meant dangerous gases and to get out fast! Unless we have a breakthrough that keeps gravel trucks from crossing the Elroy-Sparta...
Letter to the Editor: Town of Wilton Board should vote no on quarry
By JOAN RIPP | Wilton Why should the Town of Wilton Board vote no Tuesday, Oct. 21? Lets look at the pros and cons for the Town of Wilton. What will they gain if they allow Mathy to build a quarry off of Logan Road? The Town of Wilton could have gravel delivered...
Editorial cartoon
Wilton’s Harvest Fest
Wilton hosted its annual Harvest Fest on Saturday. Here, as part of a scarecrow-decorating contest, a mannequin adorns the front of Margie’s on Main, a downtown hair salon. (Megan Espe photo)
