New books available at Norwalk Public Library

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has several new titles: Fiction • "Summer Rental: A Novel" by Mary Kay Andrews • "Dead Lil' Hustler" ("Loon Lake" mystery series No. 14) by Victoria Houston Children's Picture Books • "Patty's Pumpkin...

Wilton Public Library book group to discuss ‘The Chaperone’

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian The Wilton Public Library's book group will discuss "The Chaperone" by Laura Moriarty.  This work of historical fiction tells the story of Wichita's own 15-year-old Louise Brooks as she descends upon New York City with her chaperone in...

Ontario Public Library offering playgroups for preschoolers

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Preschoolers are invited to join us for playgroups at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. There will be stories, activities, crafts and a snack. We are using an alphabet theme, and this week the theme is the letter "S." ♦ ♦ ♦ An all-you-can-eat...

Wisdom — Might — Riches

By MICHAEL T. GJEFLE  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Jeremiah 9:23,24 — "This saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory...

Elroy meal site to host September events

Contributed by KAREN NELSON Elroy meal site It's hard to believe that September is almost here. The kids will soon be back in school again. The neighborhoods will grow quiet - no laughter or shouting from the kids. We hope everyone had a very enjoyable summer. The...

Senior menus for Sept. 1–5

ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Sept. 1: Closed for Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 2 (music day): Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, fresh-fruit cups, whole-wheat rolls and cookies...

South Side News for Aug. 28

By MYRNA FAUSKA Labor Day weekend is imminent, and Kendall will celebrate with its usual activities, beginning with the corn and beer bust Friday night, pancake breakfast Saturday morning and the Kendall gathering and all-school reunion later in the day. The parade...

South Ridge News for Aug. 28

By ALICE BRANDAU Aaron Pasch spent his entire life, 88 years, living on South Ridge. The only child, he was obliged to help his parents continue farming. His wife Hazel was his steadfast companion for 64 years. They raised eight children, who, as they were growing up,...

Gundersen St. Joseph’s to offer races next weekend

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics Rehabilitation Department is preparing for its annual 5K and 10K run/walk and half-marathon Run For It fundraiser, which will be Saturday, Aug. 30, in conjunction with the annual Hillsboro Firemen's Labor Day celebration at...

Norwalk United Methodist Women supply free lunches

This week the Norwalk United Methodist Women will wrap up a summer of reaching out to the community by offering free lunches. The program began when the women realized that many children in the community might need an extra boost at lunch time in the absence of school...

Extra point becomes difference in Royall’s football opener

By NATE BEIER | For the County Line Timing was key for both Royall and Riverdale in last week's football season opener in Elroy. Both RHSes squared off, looking to continue one of the more competitive series for either squad, and the result was a 7-6 Chieftain win....

Vernon County Fall Clean Sweep slated

Vernon County’s annual Fall Clean Sweep will be Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, at the county landfill, S3705 County Hwy. LF, about three miles northeast of Viroqua. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. both days. Services for recycling or...

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