Ontario Public Library homeschool group meets Friday

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Happy May! It’s First-Friday Homeschool Family Friday on May 2 from 2–4 p.m. Come gather with friends, meet new friends, and find resources. Games and toys are available! Book Share, the book club for independent...

Wilton Public Library to host programs

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, May 2: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6: Book Club for Adults with...

Seeing Stars: The oldest astronaut

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative On Sunday, April 20, Don Pettit returned to earth after seven months in space on the International Space Station. He turned 70 years old as he hurtled toward earth in a tiny metal capsule, slowed by an enormous...

Seeing Stars: Night walking

By Susan Cushing Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative Suddenly the nights seem longer; it must be close to winter! Now it’s dark before many of us have had supper. That’s inconvenient for some of the things we would like to do, but long winter nights are the best time to star...

Senior menus for Dec. 2–6

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, Dec....

Gjefle: Should every day be a thanksgiving day?

Pastor Michael. T. Gjefle  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Romans 1:21 — “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful ... ” How often should we be thankful? Ephesians 5:20 — “Giving thanks always for all things unto...

Norwalk to celebrate holiday season Dec. 14

By Jesica Helgren | Norwalk Public Library director • It’s beginning to look a lot like … a Winter Wonderland holiday fun day at the library! Join us Saturday, Dec. 14, for a fun day celebrating the winter and holiday season. There will be story...

Ontario story time to resume Dec. 4

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Storytime at the Ontario Public Library will take a break Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will return with December stories on the following Wednesdays: Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18! Join us for stories, activities, and play...

Wilton Public Library to host events, activities

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library:  • 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22: Current-Events Discussion Group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 4 p.m....

Ontario, 1915

This 1915 photo depicts the road from Hillsboro into Ontario, past the Charles Lord house (a pillared house that's still in place), as the road turns the corner into Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Bob Breidenstein)

Kendall meal site, ADRC honor veterans

The Monroe County Aging and Disability Resource Center honored veterans with a free meal on Veterans Day at the Kendall Meal Site (left to right): Francis Trepes, Doug Rogalla, Don Yahnke and Jim Small. (Contributed photo)

Seeing Stars: An aspect of poor lighting is glare

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative I’m learning about good lighting now because our dark skies are being affected by excessive and poorly designed lighting, and the stars are disappearing behind a haze of light. One aspect of poor lighting is glare. I’d...

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