‘Seeing Stars’

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative This week our Kickapoo dark skies offer two special sights. The first is a view of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. Get the binoculars out, wake up early on Oct. 11, and look east before sunrise. One of Jupiter’s moons,...

OHS class of ‘60 reunites

Contributed — The Ontario High School class of 1960 had its  annual reunion in Ontario this year. It was an enjoyable time with old friends, and we will plan to do it again next year! Back row (left to right): Minnie Nofsinger Woods, David Kennedy, Rita Rynes Downing,...

On Campus

• The following local freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received scholarships: Marah Gruen of Elroy, Carol Krohn Scholarship and Chancellor’s Scholarship; and Jordyn Anderson of Kendall, Carol Krohn Scholarship. 

Wilton Public Library to host assorted events

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library:  • 10 a.m. Friday, May 17: Current-events discussion group • 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 21: Board Game Club • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May...

Ontario Public Library to show ‘Migration’

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library invites you to Monday Family Movie Night on May 20 at 4 p.m. We will show the animated comedy “Migration.” The movie is free, and snacks will be available. The Ontario Public Library...

Kendall church to host rummage, bake sale

Contributed by St. John’s and St. Matthew’s Lutheran Churches The congregations of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kendall and St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in rural Ontario will be have a rummage and bake sale Friday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, May...

Senior menus for May 20–24

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, May 20: Egg salad on...

Senior menus for May 13–17

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, May 13: Three-inch Italian...

Ontario Public Library to host viewing of ‘Migration’

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library invites you to see the animated comedy “Migration” at Monday Family Movie Night on May 20 at 4 p.m. The movie is free, and snacks will be available. The annual spring bake sale to...

Wilton Public Library to host programs

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following activities: • 10 a.m. Friday, May 3: Current-events discussion group • 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4: Breakfast and Stories with Mom • 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7: Board-game club •...

Ontario Public Library bake sale slated for May 10

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The annual spring bake sale to benefit the Ontario Public Library will be Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until gone! Choose from a selection of homemade baked goods. Spring story time happens every...

Wiedmeyer wins Wilton Public Library writing contest

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library’s Second-Saturday Writers Group is excited to announce the winner for the 2024 writing contest. This year, our winner was Abigail “Abby” Wiedmeyer. She won a wonderful prize with a lot of tools...

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