By MARK GRUEN Royall School District superintendent As you read this column, we already have in close to a month of school. It truly is amazing how time flies. Sometimes I think we forget to slow down and enjoy it. I know I do. On that note, I would invite you to get...
History shows bike trail sparked contrary controversies
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Years ago, when the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail crossed Highway 71 just east of Norwalk, I used to take exception to the insanity of mixing vehicle traffic zipping along at 55-70 mph with bikers on fragile contraptions. I think...
Kendall Public Library to offer ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ viewing
By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian Our next book club meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.m. Please note that we will start 30 minutes earlier than usual. We will watch the movie "The Secret Life of Bees," which is based on the book we discussed at last...
Sept. 25, 2014, print issue
Brookwood students named athletes of the month
Four Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for August. They are listed below, with coaches' comments following the names. FOOTBALL • Calvin Marriott: "In August, Calvin did a great job of assuming his role as a team captain. He has done a...
Offense not enough as Cardinals handle Panthers
By NATE BEIER | For the County Line Though the final score favored host Necedah Cardinals, their opponent, the Royall Panthers, did anything but roll over as they suffered their fifth loss of the season 46-20. "I was happy with our effort," said head coach Rick...
Mathy submits revised application for quarry
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher The heated debate among area residents over a proposed quarry will be back on the front burner Tuesday, Oct. 21, when the Wilton Town Board will consider a revised application permit from Milestone Materials/Mathy Construction....
South Side News for Sept. 25
By MYRNA FAUSKA As I was sitting at the computer this morning, preparing to begin this column, out of the corner of my eye, I saw something on the lawn. "Dave," I yelled. "There's a heifer on the lawn." "A black one?" he asked. "No, a brown one," I answered. So we...
Brookwood puts on mock crash
Brookwood students gather around a Med-Flight helicopter following a mock car crash Tuesday. More coverage of the event will appear next week. (Contributed photo)
Wilton family faces charges after allegedly harboring runaway
Trevor C. Sletten, 24, Randy C. Sletten, 55, and Dawn M. Sletten, 47, all of Wilton, face interference with child custody charges after they were accused of harboring a teenage runaway. According to the police report, a witness saw the teen in Trevor Sletten’s...
