• The following local students were named to the spring dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Krista Dank, Allison Preuss and Clay Retzlaff, all of Elroy; Candace Bloor and Gabriel Ness, both of Kendall; Zachary Nelson of Norwalk; and Bronson Schultz...
Elroy Public Library to offer special programs, activities for kids this week
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Last week our summer readers went to quite a few special events, including a pool party and a free movie at the Elroy Theatre. This week on Thursday (July 31), we will have a few dogs here so that kids can take part in a Read to Rover...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for July 21–27
Monday, July 21: A video poker machine at Waters Edge Motel in Stoddard was broken into during the night. Cash was stolen. Tuesday, July 22: A "loose gravel" sign and tripod belonging to the Vernon County Highway Department were stolen from County Highway UU in the...
New music and books available at the Norwalk Public Library
By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has the following new items: Blu-Ray disc • "Yellow Submarine" by the Beatles Originally released as a motion picture in 1968, the animated film is based on a song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The...
Margaret Mae Anderson
Margaret Mae Anderson, 79, of Wilton went home to her Lord on Monday, July 28, 2014. She was born Sept. 22, 1934, near Hillsboro to Joseph F. and Myrtle M. (Crouch) Norwalk. She grew up in Hillsboro and was a 1952 graduate of Hillsboro High School. On Feb. 14, 1953,...
Classifieds for July 24
NEW BUSINESS Experienced barber/hairstylist moving to Ontario during August or September. Looking for a place to set up, or will make house calls until place found. Why travel? Call Chris at 352-821-0884. 33-40p ___________________________ QUALITY FOAM SPRAY FOAM...
Community Hunger Solutions supported by United Way funding
Contributed by VERNON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION With technical and writing assistance from Vernon Economic Development Association, Community Hunger Solutions recently obtained $9,000 in funding through the Great Rivers United Way Venture Grant program. The...
Senior menus for July 28 to Aug. 1
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, July 28: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, whole-wheat rolls and fresh-fruit cups Tuesday, July 29: Chicken sandwiches, broccoli salad,...
Manpower hiring for 200 jobs in the Tomah area
Manpower announced in a recent press release that it is hiring for more than 200 positions in the Tomah area. "It's exciting to see the growth area businesses in the Tomah area are having and the vast opportunities available to the job seeker," Marina Abbott of...
Wilton Public Library announces winner of Packer Family Night tickets
By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian The winner of our drawing for four tickets to the Green Bay Packers Family Night is Angela Dwyer of Wilton. Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction gave the tickets to the library as a promotion of Edvest college savings program....
