Vernon County Museum Notes: A look at Irish immigrants in Vernon County

By KRISTEN PARROTT  Vernon County Museum curator St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, and that’s a good opportunity to take a look at some of the Irish immigrants who settled in Vernon County in the 1800s. I was surprised to learn recently that the village of Newry...

Kendall meal site to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

By ALRITA BENISH | Kendall meal-site manager Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Kendall meal site on Monday, March 18th! Wear something “green” to honor St. Patrick.  You can then enjoy our corned beef and cabbage dinner. Serving starts at 11:30 a.m....

Ontario Public Library to offer ‘Call of the Frog’

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director The “Call of the Frog” nature program with citizen scientist Ben Johnston will be at 4 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Ontario Public Library. Participants will learn to “speak” like a frog and how to become a citizen...

Senior menus for Oct. 3–7

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, Oct. 3: Beef hot dogs,...

Ontario story time set for Sept. 27

By APRIL ARNDT | Ontario Public Library director Bring your kiddos and join us Tuesday, Sept. 27, for story time at the library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The kids will have the library to themselves to explore and to enjoy stories, play time,...

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