Wilton’s Hot Reads for Cold Nights program ends April 23

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian It's time to welcome spring by closing out our Hot Reads for Cold Nights promotion. It is not too late to collect your prizes. We will enter everyone who participated into a drawing for a free tote bag. All you need to participate is one...

Royall takes part in honors choir

Fifteen members of the Royall High School Concert Choir participated in the Little Rivers Music Conference Honors Choir at Wonewoc-Center Schools on April 8. These music students joined forces with choir members from Hillsboro, New Lisbon, Weston and Wonewoc-Center to...

Ontario man arrested in Wilton on drug charges

A routine traffic stop in Wilton resulted in drug charges for an Ontario man early Monday evening. Randy Harmel, the passenger, faces charges of possession of THC and drug paraphernalia and was booked into Monroe County Jail. Wilton police stopped the driver, Nick...

Classifieds for Dec. 13

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 computers in...

Free community supper set for Dec. 19 in Elroy

A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. The meal will feature holiday treats and door prizes. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each...

Senior menus for Dec. 17–21

ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served in the Ontario Public Library basement. To make a reservation, sign up at the meal site the day before the meal or call the Vernon County Unit on Aging at (888) 637-1323 by 8:30 a.m. the day of the meal. Monday, Dec. 17: Goulash,...

Regional Centers Municipal Court report

Regional Centers Municipal Court has issued warrants for the following unpaid citations. The date the warrant was issued is in parenthesis. ELROY POLICE REPORT • Krystal M. Blech of Elroy - caused damage to property without owner's consent, $450 (Dec. 27, 2010) •...

Wildcat torchlight ski/hike slated for Jan. 12

Wildcat Mountain State Park in rural Ontario will host its annual torchlight ski/hike from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Participants may ski, hike or snowshoe a gentle 1.5-mile trail through woods and field as torches light the way, and astronomers will offer views of...

Ontario Public Library to host holiday teas

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Celebrate the holiday season in style by attending a holiday tea at Wilmer Pearson's residence, 302 Park St., Ontario. Openings are still available on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m. or Saturday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Come...

Volunteers keep Kendall meal site going

By JOYCE THONESEN | Kendall meal-site manager Merry Christmas and happy New Year. It's hard to think that another year has gone by. It's time to say a big thank you to all who helped at our site in any way, such as providing music, bringing treats, donating money,...

Athletic director association honors rural Ontario couple

The Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association recently presented its Athletic Service Award to Scott and Genise Witt of rural Ontario. According to a press release prepared by Brookwood athletic director Ken Clinton, “The award honors (people) who have gone...

Vieregge donates to Norwalk Public Library

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian Norwalk resident Norbert Vieregge donated a new book for the Norwalk Public Library's Wisconsin collection; it's entitled "The League of Wisconsin Municipalities: A Centennial History," edited by Michael J. Goc and written by Dave...

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