Ontario Public Library upgrades its Wi-Fi, available 24/7
We now have better Wi-Fi access outside the front of our building. You can access our Wi-Fi for free 24/7. Look for the network named “Library.” No password is required.
Oden School, 1944
This photo, courtesy of Jeanette Berg of Tomah, offers a peek back at Oden, one of Vernon County’s forgotten towns
Puzzles can be checked out from Ontario Public Library
Did you know you can check out puzzles from the OntarioPublic Library?
Coronavirus
Tuesday, Jan. 19: Monroe County reports two deaths and 16 cases; Vernon County, six cases; and Juneau County, five cases
Saturday, Jan. 16, to Monday, Jan. 18: Monroe County has 38 new cases; Vernon County, 17 cases; and Juneau County, 46 cases and one death
Friday, Jan. 15: Monroe County reports 28 cases; Vernon County, three; and Juneau County, 13
Thursday, Jan. 14: Monroe County reports 26 cases; Vernon County, four cases; and Juneau County, 32 cases and one death
Wednesday, Jan. 13: Monroe County reports 32 new cases; Vernon County, seven; and Juneau County, 15
Archives
South Side News for Jan. 21
January 20th, 2021by County Line
When I woke up Thursday morning and looked out the window, I thought I’d been transported into a Christmas card.
Births
January 20th, 2021by County Line
Leshia Premo and Kenny Gymrek of Elroy are the parents of a baby boy, Jaxon Myles Gymrek, born Jan. 6...
Wilton Public Library giving away book bag
January 20th, 2021by County Line
The Wilton Public Library is giving away a “book love” book bag in February.
On Campus
January 20th, 2021by County Line
• The following local students were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Superior: Noah Mayberry of...
South Side News for Jan. 14
January 13th, 2021by County Line
After last week’s long column full of local activities, we are back to a normal-size report.
Wilton hosts winter reading program
January 13th, 2021by County Line
“Snow Place Like Home!” This winter, you are invited to read and review 10 books between Jan. 6 and March 6.
Oden/Ontario Homemakers, 1950s
January 6th, 2021by County Line
Shown here are the Oden and Ontario Homemakers in about 1955.
Wilton Public Library offering winter reading challenge
January 6th, 2021by County Line
Snow Place Like Home! This winter, you are invited to read and review 10 books between Jan. 4 and March 4.
Ontario library offering ideas for self-care
January 6th, 2021by County Line
Winter can be a tough time. Make sure you are practicing some self-care.
Five generations: Descendants of Gordon and Lois O’Rourke
January 6th, 2021by County Line
Five generations gathered for a Christmas photo.
South Side News for Jan. 7
January 6th, 2021by County Line
As you can see by the length of the column this week, there is a lot of news to share this first week of 2021, with the Christmas news included, since I was in Racine, celebrating Jesus’ birthday, during the end of December.
Community
South Side News for Jan. 21
Ontario Public Library upgrades its Wi-Fi, available 24/7
Births
Wilton Public Library giving away book bag
On Campus
News
Norwalk Police Report for December/January
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 9–17
Vimont: Climate change mitigation an economic opportunity
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 4–10
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 21–27
Backtalk
Every day is April Fools’ Day
In these tumultous times, consider keeping a journal
Risser made Wisconsin a better state for its citizens
A year without a Christmas tree
Content spreads quickly on the Internet
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