Norwalk-Wilton Police Commission starts process of shutting down

As part of its pending dissolution, the Norwalk-Wilton Police Commission began reviewing its assets Monday. Both village boards recently agreed to dissolve the joint department, which was formed in 2005. Chair Mike Wiedl gave to the commission an inventory list former...

Kendall begins process of revamping village watertower

The Kendall Village Board hired Baraboo, Wis.-based MSA Professional Services on Oct. 13 to serve as an administrator for its watertower restoration project. The project, which will cost an estimated $100,000 to $150,000, will consist cleaning and painting, among...

Town of Wilton quarry hearing sparks high emotion

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Emotions were strong Tuesday evening as more than 70 people packed the Town of Wilton meeting room to attend a second hearing on Mathy Construction/Milestone Materials' application to open a quarry operation on Logan Road....

On Campus

• Caitlin Manka of Wilton, a nursing student in the associate’s degree program, was named to Western Technical College President’s List of High Distinction for the summer semester.To be included on the President's List, students must achieve a grade point average of...

New DVDs available at Norwalk Public Library

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has two new DVDs, "12 Years a Slave" and "God's Not Dead." ♦ ♦ ♦ The mystery-book group's next meeting will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, when we'll William Kent Krueger's "Thunder Bay," the...

Kendall meal site to host birthday party, music day

By JOYCE THONESEN | Kendall meal-site manager We are back. Yes, we are back at the meal site. A big thank you to the Kendall American Legion for letting us use its hall for the last three months. But it is good to be back, and the new road looks great. Now for the...

South Ridge News for Sept. 11

By ALICE BRANDAU I'm not used to being pampered, but when it happens, I must say I like it. It was a birthday present from granddaughters Lacy, Jeri and Amy. And it happened Saturday morning. I was honored to be the first guest to have a pedicure and manicure by Lacy....

Wilton book group to discuss ‘Old World Murder’ Oct. 13

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Our next book for discussion is "Old World Murder" by Kathleen Ernst. This mystery takes place at Old World Wisconsin and should be a nice switch from our recent challenging reads. The discussion will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13....

Vernon County to offer immunization clinics

The Vernon County Health Department will conduct immunization clinics on the following dates: • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17: St. Joseph’s Outreach Building (Masonic Lodge), 826 Prairie Ave., Hillsboro • 9­–11:30 a.m. and...

Kendall hosts annual Labor Day bash

The Kendall American Legion hosted its annual Labor Day celebration last weekend. Here, in honor of his birthday, Cole Eberhardt rides atop a float in the parade Sunday. For more photos of the event, click here.  The following were the Kendall Labor Day parade...

Senior menus for Sept. 8–12

ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Sept. 8: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, whole-wheat rolls and fresh-fruit cups Tuesday, Sept. 9: Chicken sandwiches, broccoli salad,...

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