South Ridge News for May 8

By ALICE BRANDAU Flat Stanley is back. A number of years ago, I met Flat Stanley, a drawing of a boy about eight inches tall and laminated for protection. It was my job to introduce him to happenings in my life, write a bit, take a photo or two, and send it back to...

Ontario Public Library to offer playgroups

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Playgroups will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesdays each week from May 14 to June 11. Preschool children are invited to join us for stories, activities and crafts. Also, we'll head to the garden to plant and see what's growing, if...

Norwalk Knights season opener is May 13

By JOHN HANSEN | Norwalk Knights Opening up its 13th season, the Norwalk Knights amateur baseball team will play vs. Whitehall at Norwalk at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10. The Knights will begin the season with most of last year's the pitching staff. Returning veterans...

Classifieds for March 21

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...

LaVern H. Haldeman

LaVern H. Haldeman, 80, of Wilton and Ontario died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by the Smith-Nelson Funeral Home in Wilton.

James W. Meckstroth

James W. Meckstroth, 84, of Elroy passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at Tomah Memorial Hospital. He was born June 3, 1928, to Dr. Emil and Mary (West) Meckstroth in Dayton, Ohio. He grew to adulthood in Sandusky, Ohio, where he was a multi-sport high school athlete...

Leo Schultz

Leo Schultz, 89, of Sparta passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Sparta. Leo was born Nov. 16, 1923, to William and Ethel (Kroll) Schultz. On Sept. 23, 1947, he married Catherine Semann at St. John's Catholic Church on Summit Ridge....

Carr retires from Wilton Public Library

Karen Carr's tenure as director at the Wilton Public Library has stretched 20 years, and she marked her retirement with an open house Saturday at the library. A large crowd turned out to express well-wishes. Above — Carr sits at the checkout desk during the open...

Plans for community garden progress in Ontario

By PHYLLIS WINKLER Ontario community garden group Are the stars in alignment? They must be, as the Ontario Community Library Garden will be appropriately located on Garden Street. Karen Parker of rural Ontario and Fern Hutchison of Ontario have graciously donated the...

Newspapers still best place for legal notices

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor March 10-16 is Sunshine Week. OK, I know it has looked more like Cold Wet Slushy Snow Week, but for we media folk, it is another opportunity to rag on you about the importance of transparency in government and how crucial it is to...

Classifieds for March 14

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...

Senior menus for March 18–22

ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, March 18: Tuna casserole, mixed vegetables, melon salad, whole-wheat rolls and cake Tuesday, March 19: Chicken cordon bleu, sweet-potato fries,...

Guest View: Media and public both have roles in oversight

By JIM LEE Editor of the Carroll County (Md.) Times The caller on the other end of the phone line was near exacerbation. He had been given the run-around by government officials, the very people he put in office to represent him, and his quest for answers was met time...

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