By JOHN H. CHRISTY | Sparta Most Monroe County citizens know there is a race for sheriff between Wes Revels and Scott Perkins in the Republican primary on Aug. 12 and have already picked their candidate. Not so many people are aware there are other primary contests...
Letter to the Editor: Vote Scott Perkins for sheriff
By KEVIN K. BRUEGGEMAN City of Sparta alderman Please consider this my endorsement for Scott Perkins for Sheriff of Monroe County. As a fireman for the City of Sparta, I experienced firsthand Scott's leadership expertise, dedication to his job, and compassion for his...
Classifieds for Aug. 7
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Elroy Public Library summer reading program on its last week
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian It is the last week of our summer reading program. If you want to win a bingo or help with our Lego city, come in to record your reading time. Our last adventure will be a trip to Robot World in Wisconsin Dells on Thursday, Aug. 7, at...
Ontario Joy of Gardening Evening set for Monday
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Drying herbs and making herbed vinegars will be the topic at the Joy of Gardening Evening set for Monday, Aug. 11. Wilmer Pearson will demonstrate how to dry herbs from your garden, and Marlene Mason will show us how to use herbs...
Senior menus for Aug. 11–15
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Aug. 11: Barbecue pork sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, cheesy cauliflower and carrot cake Tuesday, Aug. 12: Chicken casserole, cheese sticks,...
Kendall meal site to offer birthday party, music day
By JOYCE THONESEN | Kendall meal-site manager A few people who eat with us will have birthdays in August. They are Joanne Pasch, Judy Andersen, Bob Bezin, Joyce Hoppman and Carol Bradley. Happy birthday, everyone. The birthday club will have a party for Joanne Pasch...
Norwalk Flower Fair set for Sunday
The 31st annual Norwalk Flower Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Norwalk Village Hall, during the Norwalk Tractor Pull. The public may bring in flowers from 8:45 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Judging will be done Saturday afternoon. A plant...
Loss of Gernetzke is loss for Kendall
By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian When I'm asked about how I like being a small-town librarian, I always mention that it is the people whom I like about the job. Yes, we provide books, videos, Internet access and other materials for people, but it is the human...
Wilton library doing a yarn drive for charity knitters
By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Clean out your yarn stash! The Wilton Public Library is doing a yarn drive for the charity knitters at Jackson Correctional Institution in Black River Falls, Wis. The yarn drive will be from Aug. 6-27. All donations will be used by the...
