The Growing Together Garden Club held its 11th flower show at the Wilton Community Center during Wood Turtle Days last week. Sixteen adult exhibitors and two junior exhibitors took part in the show, submitting 153 entries. The best of show winners were Jenny Waege in...
South Ridge News for Aug. 7
By ALICE BRANDAU Wilton will celebrate its all-school reunion in August 2015, and some plans already are in place. It's a huge undertaking. Gina Rae, Wilton's librarian, opened the library on Saturday morning, and people came with photos and information to share with...
South Side News for Aug. 7
By MYRNA FAUSKA The countryside is so lush this time of year and a ride on county and town roads is a joyful experience. The white Queen Anne's lace with the blue chicory decorate the roadsides, and the yellow brown-eyed susans brighten up a few corners. Driving...
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Perkins for Monroe County Sheriff
By MARK JERDEE Rural Wilton resident and retired Monroe County Sheriff’s Department detective sergeant I would like to endorse Scott Perkins for sheriff of Monroe County. During my 32 years of law enforcement, I have worked with many officers. It has been a pleasure...
Letter to the Editor: Scott Perkins is a law enforcement leader
By MATT HOSKINS Sparta resident and Ontario Police Chief This next Tuesday, Aug. 12, you will have a chance to select a new sheriff in Monroe County. The current sheriff is retiring, and Deputy Scott Perkins has stepped up and is ready to take over the leadership...
Drug, alcohol abuse not in short supply locally
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Whenever I find myself totally disgusted with the newspaper business, as I did last week, when we ran two page 2's, I remind myself that one could be in a worse career. Pumping septic tanks and law enforcement usually come to...
Local students take part in UW-Richland summer enrichment programs
More than 380 youth from across southwest Wisconsin took part in College for Kids and Middle School U from July 21-25 on the University of Wisconsin-Richland campus. These educational enrichment programs offer "in-depth, alternative and advanced learning experiences...
Ontario man cited for drunk driving after wrecking car
Ontario man Phil A. Wallace, 18, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failing to keep vehicle under control after wrecking his car on Hoff Valley Road near Ontario on June 20. Wallace made his initial court appearance Aug. 4.
Ontario man arrested twice on alcohol charges
A man was arrested twice in July on alcohol-related charges, according to Ontario police. Ryan D. Berg, 28, of Ontario was first arrested July 4 after he was seen by Ontario police urinating in the 300 block of Main Street. Berg was extremely intoxicated, according to...
BHS volleyball camp is next week
Brookwood High School will host a volleyball camp from Monday, Aug. 11, to Wednesday, Aug. 13. The following sessions will be offered: • Session 1 (students entering ninth through 12th grade): 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. ($50) • Session 2 (students entering fifth through...
