By JOHN HANSEN | Norwalk Knights Norwalk traveled to Whitehall to face the Wolves on June 4. Cory Anderson led off with a single, and Dru Mickelson drilled a 2-run homer to left, giving the Knights the early lead. Whitehall got a run in the bottom of the first....
A walk off by Trae Ness
By JOE VITCENDA | Royall baseball coach Three times during the 2014 season, Trae Ness provided the punch that put the Panthers in the winner's circle. The first was April 26 against the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs. When the Panthers were down by a run in the bottom of...
Proposed quarry stirs up town of Wilton residents
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher (Click here to see a map of the proposed project.) The land purchase contracts are in place and ready to be signed, and detailed, written plans have been submitted, but the road to a conditional-use permit for Milestone...
June 12, 2014, print issue
Ithaca tops Brookwood in regional final
By NATHAN BEIER | For the County Line The Brookwood baseball team was content with its Scenic Bluffs Conference title in the regular season, but was eager to try to get to sectional play for the first time since 2010, as the host site was in Wilton. The final chapter...
Royall throws retirement party
Royall Elementary School teacher Judy Korgie has retired after 18 years, and the school district threw a retirement celebration in her honor June 6. Buildings and grounds director Jim Birch also has retired, but he could not make the event. (Contributed photo)
Kendall fires village marshal
By SARAH PARKER | County Line Managing Editor The Kendall Village Board fired Marshal Rich Laxton at a special meeting June 3, officially recording its decision as "without cause." But when the board suspended Laxton on May 8, it cited a pending court case in which...
Ontario’s Park Street will get lower speed limit
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Ontario residents concerned about speeding on the newly renovated Park Street will be happy to hear that 15-mph signs will be posted shortly. At its Monday meeting, the Ontario Village Board decided that the reduced-speed area...
Senior menus for June 16–20
Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, June 16: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, whole-wheat rolls and fresh-fruit cups Tuesday, June 17: Chicken sandwiches on buns, broccoli...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for June 2–8
Monday, June 2: In the town of Franklin, Samuel Colburn of Viroqua attempted to turn right onto a private driveway on Belgium Ridge Road while Lisa Briant of Viroqua attempted to leave the private driveway. No injuries were reported in the ensuing crash. Friday, June...