Diana L. Ryburn, 66, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at her daughter’s residence in Oregon, Wis. The daughter of Max and Helen (Hutchens) Downing, she was born Jan. 21, 1947, in Hillsboro. Diana attended and graduated from Hinkley High School in Illinois...
Ellen J. Oldenburg
Ellen J. Oldenburg, 93, of Sparta and formerly of Norwalk went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta. Ellen was born in the village of Merrillan, Wis., on Jan. 18, 1920, to Rev. Oscar and Selma Hovland. She married...
BHS solo and ensemble
Two Brookwood High School students, Karissa Dohm and Ashlyn Osmond, qualified for the state solo and ensemble festival, which will be at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on Saturday, May 4. Dohm will sing the classical solo for alto, "With a Swan-Like Beauty...
Are government studies always worth the price tag?
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor It does seem that academics are greatly intrigued with shoving the Kickapoo Valley under a microscope. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Life Sciences Communication Department presented such an effort last week at the Kickapoo...
Classifieds for April 25
EXPERT REPAIR on all makes appliances, microwaves – 4 technicians to serve you. Mitby’s in Cashton, 654-5144. 14uc ____________________________ Computer Repair. Contact Dave Heilman at 608-463-7646 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished...
Norwalk Public Library has new books
By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has new books: • "Unexpected Blessings" by Barbara Taylor Bradford • "Goodbye to Yesterday" by Wanda E. Brunstetter • "Keeping Secrets" by Linda Byler • "Wild Horses" by Linda Byler • "Longing" by Karen...
Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club has April meeting
By ELIZA BLASING Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club reporter The Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club called its meeting to order April 14. Autumn Coleman and Maria Scholze did pledges. For roll call, we named our favorite animals and turned in pop tabs. Also, Kennedy Ornes talked about...
South Ridge News for April 22
By ALICE BRANDAU Pretty purple crocuses are blooming outside my door. They are announcing that spring is here. It's just the inclement weather that doesn't get it. Pastor Steve Neuman is conducting an interesting Bible class at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church at 7 p.m....
South Side News for April 22
By MYRNA FAUSKA Last week I promised not to mention the "W" word, and because I can't think of anything else for a beginning to this column, I'll just get on with the reason you read it in the first place. As usual, we have a lot of activity on the west end of the...
Senior menus for April 29 to May 3
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, April 29: Lasagna, coleslaw, green beans, garlic bread and apple pie Tuesday, April 30: Chicken cordon bleu, hash browns, cantaloupe, whole-wheat...