Seeing Stars: Orion is visible in February

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative February offers some of the best star gazing because the constellation Orion is clearly visible early in the evening and high in the southern sky. One of the biggest, brightest constellations, Orion has many types of...

On Campus

• Two local students were honored for scholastic achievement for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Rayanne Shaw of Elroy received honors distinction (3.5 to 4.74 GPA); and Bella Erickson of Ontario, high honors (3.75 to 3.89...

Senior menus for Feb. 10–14

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, Feb....

What’s happening at the Norwalk Public Library?

By JESICA HELGREN | Norwalk Public Library director Stop in the Norwalk Public Library all month long to view photo-contest submissions. The winner will be announced on Nov. 30.  • Coloring contest. Kids in grades kindergarten through sixth AND seven through 12...

Ontario Public Library to offer one more autumn story time

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director There’s one more autumn story time at Ontario Public Library: 11 a.m. Wednesday, November, Nov. 15. Stay tuned for story time dates in December! Get a head start on your holiday gift giving at Ontario Public Library!...

Senior menus for Nov. 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, Nov. 13: Spaghetti bake and...

South Side News for Nov. 6

By MYRNA FAUSKA Here we are at the end of October as I write this, and tomorrow is Halloween. Back in my childhood during the 1940s and early 1950s, I always brought home a good supply of candy and homemade goodies that wouldn’t be allowed today. My dad always...

Ontario celebrates Halloween

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Thank you to everyone who made Halloween at the Ontario Public Library a day to remember! Special thanks to Ayawyn and Ryan Conner for their amazing work on the Haunted Basement Escape Room and to Eric Lent for props...

Senior menus for Nov. 6–10

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, Nov. 6: Polka kielbasa, creamy kale...

Pictures from the past: Early 20th century Ontario

These undated, early 20th century images depict Ontario. Can you offer more information on the photos and what they portray? Contact the County Line at (608) 337-4232 or countyline@centurytel.net. (Photos courtesy of Aldis Strazdins)

Wilton Halloween party is Friday

Contributed by the Wilton Public Library The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27: Current-events discussion group • 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27: Halloween party – Storyteller Tracy Chipman will be in the library at 7 p.m....

Ontario to host autumn story times

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Autumn story time at the Ontario Public Library is a cozy time to cuddle up with your little book lovers. Join us at 11 a.m. on the following Wednesdays — Nov. 1, Nov. 8, and Nov. 15 — for stories, crafts, and fun!...

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