Ontario American Legion Auxiliary holds meeting

By KRISS HETZEL | Ontario Legion Auxiliary The Ontario American Legion Auxiliary had a lengthy agenda at our April meeting. We are a busy organization. We had an important discussion about the need for nonperishable food items for the Ontario food pantry. The food...

Monroe County HCE to offer programs on recycling, low vision

The Monroe County Association for Home & Community Education will host a special-interest meeting Thursday, May 15, at the La Grange Townhall, 22731 Flint Ave., Tomah. Topics for the event will be, "What's New with Recycling in Monroe County" and "Living Well with...

Registered sex offender will not move to town of Forest

In a change of plans, registered sex offender Brian Vadnais will not take up residence in the town of Forest, according to Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears. Instead, Vadnais, whose intended release date will be on or before May 30, will live in the West Bend,...

UW-Extension to offer produce workshop in Ontario

The UW-Extension Vegetable Production Team, along with the UW-Extension offices in Vernon and Monroe counties, will host their 10th annual fresh-market-produce workshop at the Ontario Community Hall on Tuesday, March 26. This workshop will offer information and tips...

Scenic Bluffs announces all-conference team

The Scenic Bluffs Conference recently announced its all-conference list for the winter season. GIRLS BASKETBALL All-conference team: Morgan Horstman, Bangor; Olivia Hansen, Brookwood; Betsy Schreier, Cashton; Lane Dickman, Cashton; Hilary Stanek, Hillsboro; Ali Brey,...

Patricia Mae Learman

Patricia Mae Learman, 84, of Norwalk, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Morrow Memorial Home, surrounded by her family. She was born to Edward H. Warner and Hazel I. (Head) Warner on July 25, 1928, in Norfolk, Neb. Her family moved to...

Harley M. Chambers

Harley M. Chambers, 90, of Wilton died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. He was born Aug. 23, 1922, to William and Sarah (Beaver) Chambers in Cashton. He was a graduate of the Wilton High School. Harley proudly served his country as a member...

Two hurt in Norwalk tractor crash

Two farm tractors were involved in a crash at about 5:15 a.m. Sunday in Norwalk, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for both drivers, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Both Justin M. Luethe, 28, of rural Norwalk and Adam J. Schmitz,...

Panthers stopped short of state berth

Shooting woes fell Royall in sectional final By NATE BEIER | For the County Line The hoops at Logan High School were unkind to the Royall boys basketball team Saturday afternoon, as the squad shot 3-22 from the 3-point line, resulting in a 49-44 loss to Elmwood in the...

Uncharted waters

BHS girls make first sectional appearance with win over Royall By NATE BEIER | For the County Line This season has been a season of firsts for the Brookwood girls basketball team, so it should come as no surprise that the team brought home its first regional title...

Classifieds for March 7

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...

Tablet resurrects love of technology

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor It has been 23 years since computers first made a daring appearance at the County Line office. I say "daring" because we were at the dawn of the digital revolution for a small weekly newspaper. As always, too broke to do it right,...

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