Seeing Stars: Animals can see things humans cannot at night

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative Did you know many animals see things humans cannot see at night? Mice and other rodents can see ultraviolet light. Some seeds, plants, flowers, and other animals reflect and see ultraviolet light. Mice have only 1%...

Perspectives: A full moon, a moon full of memories

By Caroleen Martalock | rural Ontario Did you see the SUPER FULL MOON this past week? While standing and visiting with my friend Emma at her ridgetop home, I drew her attention to the large, translucent moon rising low in the eastern sky and the low, western sky...

Ontario Public Library to host Family Movie Night on Oct. 25

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director You are invited to a fun Family Movie Night on Friday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m.! The hilarious and heartwarming “Despicable Me 4” will be shown. Popcorn, soda, and juice will be available for free. The only thing better...

Norwalk Clovers donate to library

The Norwalk Clovers recently presented a donation check to Jesica Helgren, Norwalk Public Library director, during the December 4-H meeting.  Pictured from left to right are Helgren, Treasurer Linus Arndt, Reporter Mariah Semann, Vice President Miranda Arndt, and...

Ontario Public Library willbe closed for the holidays

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library will be closed for the holidays Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! Ontario Library Lego Club will be Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 1–3 p.m....

Wilton Public Library obtains presents for children

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director Thank you to everyone who purchased presents for Wilton’s children. Because of you, we were able to make the holidays a little brighter for 14 area children. I also want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting...

Senior menus for Dec. 25–29

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, Dec. 25: Meal site closed...

Ontario Old-Fashioned Christmas

The Ontario Community Club hosted its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas on Saturday. Daniel Thies and daughter Charlotte watch the festivities.  Sue Rego of the Ontario Community Club cheers as the children take part in the cake walk.  Breanna Von Haden and son...

Wilton Christmas party set for Saturday

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director Don’t forget that we have a lot going on at Wilton Public Library as we lead up to the New Year. Our holiday party especially promises to be a great time Saturday, Dec. 16, in the gym, starting with a community dinner....

Ontario Public Library holiday sale a success

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Thank you to everyone who made the annual Ontario Public Library holiday sale a success! Handmade knit items will continue to be available for purchase in support of the library until Christmas. Kids in the Kitchen –...

South Side News for Dec. 14

By MYRNA FAUSKA As we get more into the holiday season, we find our neighbors getting out and about more often. Christmas celebrations are the most popular events, and among the secular comings and goings, Jesus is still the Reason for the season, as you will see as...

Senior menus for Dec. 18–22

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, Dec. 18: Meatball subs with...

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