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....

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....

Ontario Harvest Fest is Saturday

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Bring your family and join us at the Ontario Public Library Community Garden for our Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 3­-6:30 p.m. Music, family activities and games will be offered by the shelter near the garden. Bring...

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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