BHS actors to perform ‘These Shining Lives’
Brookwood students rehearsed their dramatic performance of “These Shining Lives,” a play by Melanie Marnich, on Sunday.
Royall teacher passes away suddenly
Royall students, teachers and staff are mourning the loss of a fifth-grade teacher who died unexpectedly over the holiday break.
Coronavirus
Tuesday, Jan. 19: Monroe County reports two deaths and 16 cases; Vernon County, six cases; and Juneau County, five cases
Saturday, Jan. 16, to Monday, Jan. 18: Monroe County has 38 new cases; Vernon County, 17 cases; and Juneau County, 46 cases and one death
Friday, Jan. 15: Monroe County reports 28 cases; Vernon County, three; and Juneau County, 13
Thursday, Jan. 14: Monroe County reports 26 cases; Vernon County, four cases; and Juneau County, 32 cases and one death
Wednesday, Jan. 13: Monroe County reports 32 new cases; Vernon County, seven; and Juneau County, 15
Archives
Book review: ‘Song of Solomon’ by Toni Morrison
January 20th, 2021by County Line
Toni Morrison died in August 2019 at the age of 88. She was a writer, an editor and a professor.
Book review: ‘Nathan’s Run’ by John Gilstrap
January 13th, 2021by County Line
I took my own advice and ordered a John Gilstrap book from Winding Rivers. “Nathan’s Run” is the book that identified Gilstrap as a writer people wanted to read.
Royall’s Gruen among top three candidates for Pardeeville superintendent position
January 13th, 2021by County Line
Royall School District Superintendent Mark Gruen is one of three finalists for the superintendent’s position in the Pardeeville School District, the Portage Daily Register reported Monday.
Book review: ‘Hiddensee’ by Gregory Maguire
January 6th, 2021by County Line
“The Nutcracker” ballet has become a staple of the Christmas season (the La Crosse Dance Centre is offering a Covid-safe streaming performance in March).
After fire, Ontario house likely a loss
January 6th, 2021by County Line
A fire resulted in significant water and smoke damage at the Mark and Tammy Smith residence on Church Street in Ontario on Dec. 29.
Book review: ‘Crimson Phoenix’ by John Gilstrap
December 30th, 2020by County Line
John Gilstrap is a bestselling author, and the Winding Rivers Library System has several of his books.
Book review: ‘Churchill’s Shadow Raiders’ by Damien Lewis
December 16th, 2020by County Line
The County Line was contacted a while ago by Kensington Publishing Corp. wondering if its book reviewer might like to receive one of their books from time to time to review.
Brookwood theatre receives state honors; parade set for Friday in Wilton
December 16th, 2020by County Line
Brookwood’s theatre program received all-state honors in the Wisconsin High School One-Act Theatre Festival.
Monroe County teenager dies in traffic accident
December 15th, 2020by County Line
A Warrens teenager has died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 21 in the town of Byron.
Cashton man arrested after alcohol-related crash in Ridgeville injures passenger
December 14th, 2020by County Line
A Cashton man was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 9, after a single-vehicle rollover resulted in severe injuries to his passenger.
Book review: ‘Dead Man Dancing’ by John Galligan
December 12th, 2020by County Line
The Bad Axe County Sheriff is Heidi Kick. She has three children and a husband.
Community
South Side News for Jan. 21
Ontario Public Library upgrades its Wi-Fi, available 24/7
Births
Wilton Public Library giving away book bag
On Campus
News
Norwalk Police Report for December/January
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 9–17
Vimont: Climate change mitigation an economic opportunity
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 4–10
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 21–27
Backtalk
Every day is April Fools’ Day
In these tumultous times, consider keeping a journal
Risser made Wisconsin a better state for its citizens
A year without a Christmas tree
Content spreads quickly on the Internet
E-Edition
