Brookwood High School’s class of 1975 recently held its 50-year reunion in Sparta. Class members from nearby and much farther away enjoyed an evening of reminiscing and reconnecting with each other.Seated (left to right): teacher and class adviser Wilmer...
Vernon County Museum Notes: New exhibit features Vernon County poor house and asylum
By Carol Krogan | Vernon County Museum assistant curator A new exhibit has recently been added to the Vernon County Museum and History Center, entitled “Vernon County Institutions.” The Vernon County Poor House and Vernon County Asylum, both owned and operated...
Ontario summer reading starts June 10
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2025: COLOR OUR WORLD! Summer reading is just around the corner. Here is some of the fun the Ontario Public Library has lined up this summer. • Exploring The Night Sky in the Starlab — Tuesday,...
Wilton Public Library to host events
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, May 16: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20:...
Seeing Stars: Moths
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative When we see butterflies and bees at spring flowers, it is also time for moths to be active. Moths are as varied and beautiful as butterflies. They are a major source of food for bats, small mammals, and birds, and are at...
Senior menus for May 19–23
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, May...
Perspectives: A spring drive for every age, past, present and future
By Carolene Obert Martalock | rural Ontario Find a beautiful spring day to drive Highway 131 in Vernon County, to County Highway P east toward Valley. Here in the sun-dappled woods, before Warner Creek merges with the larger meandering Kickapoo River, is the amazing...
Elroy Fairest of the Fair to visit Ontario Public Library for ‘Crowns & Cookies’
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Get ready for a royally fun time with Elroy’s Fairest of the Fair, Tasha Reynolds! Crowns & Cookies is set for 3–4 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Ontario Public Library. Enjoy delicious cookies while crafting your...
Wilton Public Library to host events
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, May 9: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 12: Second-Monday...
Bill Karis Shoe Store, Norwalk, circa 1910
The Bill Karis Shoe Store, located at 105 Main St. in Norwalk, circa 1910. Left to right: Joe Wepfer, Alvin Wruck and William Karis. More historic photos are available at the Monroe County Local History Room’s website at www.MCLHR.org. In its April 24 issue, the...
