After his second arrest this year for domestic-abuse-related charges, an Ontario man was taken to Vernon County Jail on Saturday. Officers apprehended Nicholas J. Dibbert, 30, of 207 Church St., charging him with domestic abuse/disorderly conduct, false imprisonment...
Rural Ontario home destroyed in fire
The Ontario Fire Department responded to a blaze Thursday evening, Aug. 14, at the David Gnewikow home, south of Ontario on Highway 131. The residence was engulfed when firefighters arrived at about 11 p.m. The La Farge Fire Department provided mutual aid, and...
Brookwood FFA attends state convention
Contributed by the Brookwood FFA The Wisconsin Association of FFA recently celebrated 85 years of premier leadership, personal growth and career success at the Wisconsin FFA Convention in Madison. The convention attracted nearly 3,500 members, advisers, parents,...
Senior menus for Aug. 25–29
Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Aug. 25: Hot beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole-wheat bread and strawberries Tuesday, Aug. 26: Chicken potpie, cheese sticks,...
Royall junior high football starts Sept. 2
By JOE VITCENDA Royall junior high football coach Royall Panther junior high football players will have their first practice session at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. Practice sessions will last from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with an occasional Friday....
Ontario Joy of Gardening Evening slated for Monday
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian "Saving Seeds" will be the program at our final Joy of Gardening Evening, set for Monday, Aug. 25. The potluck will begin at 5 p.m., and at 5:30 p.m., Deb Hilt and Jan Kenyon will demonstrate how to save seeds to use in next...
Harvest Fest organizers seek vendors
Organizers of Wilton Harvest Fest are looking for vendors for an arts and craft show and a flea market, along with those who sell farmers-market-type items. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in downtown Wilton. A village-wide rummage sale will be offered that...
Letter to the Editor: Follow the money in PSC transmission line hearing
By PAT CONWAY | Ontario The Public Service Commission (PSC) is required by State Statute PSC 3.02 to award "Intervener Compensation" to groups or individuals who can't afford to pay lawyers or experts to represent their issues of concern at the hearing on ATC's Badger...
Super Saturday
Paul Gerber of Ontario takes part in a cookout during Super Saturday Explosion, an event hosted by Grace Community Church on Aug. 16. Designed for elementary students, the program consisted of music, crafts, games, snacks and Bible stories.
Royall staff attends Illinois workshop
A group of 20 educators from the Royall School District recently attended the PLC (Professional Learning Communities) at Work Institute in Lincolnshire, Ill. According to a press release prepared by the school district, "This three-day workshop provided many tools for...
