Wilton Writer’s Workshop starts Oct. 14

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Are you interested in writing down some of your memories to share with future generations? There is still space in our fall session of the Wilton Writer's Workshop, which starts Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. The weekly two-hour workshop...

Brookwood tackles old problem of teenage drunk driving

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher I am not quite sure what I expected from the mock crash held at Brookwood on Sept. 23. A cynical old lady, I anticipated being mildly amused and probably a bit bored. But an odd thing happened on my way to blasé. The tarp was...

Municipal boards should consider taping meetings

By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Woe to the Wilton Village Board, which prepared a "thank you for your service and goodbye" letter to Wilton-Norwalk Police Chief Steve Johnson based on a story in last week's County Line, and woe to the Sparta Herald, which...

An occasion for millinery

Annette Strazdins of Cashton takes part in the Ontario Public Library Hat Luncheon, a library fundraiser that was offered at the Wilmer Pearson home in late June.

Classifieds for July 17

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On Campus

• The following local students graduated from Viterbo University in May: Ashley Brown of Elroy, bachelor's degree in social work; Amy Buchen of Ontario, bachelor's degree in organizational management; Amanda Crowe of Ontario, master's degree in business...

South Ridge News

By ALICE BRANDAU Although I've never seen a Broadway production, I think I got close to the experience while watching "Annie" at Tomah High School on Sunday afternoon. Audience members saw such talent: the cast, music, sets, choreography and directors were...

South Side News

By MYRNA FAUSKA It's the middle of July already, and by the time you read this, we'll be well into the second half. Today we are having October-like weather and looking out at mid-summer foliage. However, by next week they tell us we'll be back in the oven again. This...

Senior menus for July 21–24

ONTARIO MEAL SITE  Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448.  Monday, July 21: Waffles with strawberries, sausage patties, eggs, cantaloupe, applesauce and pineapple bars Tuesday, July 22: Liver and onions, hash...

New novel available at Norwalk Public Library

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has a new novel, "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline. ♦ ♦ ♦ The mystery-book group's next meeting will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, when we'll discuss William Kent Krueger's "Mercy Falls,"...

MG&E offers magic show at Elroy Public Library

By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Well, we're having fun now! MaGicEnergy man Bob Kann put on a terrific show for kids Thursday at the Elroy Public Library. It took the audience a while to figure out that he wasn't a bad magician: He was a tricky, clever one. He...

Brookwood names athletes of the month

Four Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for May/June. They are listed below, with coaches' comments following the names. BASEBALL • Josh Marten: "Josh batted .438 down the stretch for the Falcons. He was a major factor in our success this...

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