Book review: ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter knew that as a baby he had been placed with the Dursleys, his aunt and uncle.

N-O-W forms virtual school as option to in-person instruction

At present, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton intends to hold school five days a week in-person, plus virtual options will be available, Superintendent Travis Anderson wrote in a letter to parents last week.

Online or five-day-a-week schooling available at Royall

The Royall Board of Education approved the administration’s draft reopening plan at its meeting Monday, but Superintendent Mark Gruen noted that the document is subject to change as circumstances surrounding the pandemic evolve.

Book review: ‘The Lager Queen of Minnesota: A Pamela Dornam Book’ by J. Ryan Stradal

Helen Magunnson convinced her father to give her the family farm to sell so she could restart Blotz Brewery. The other sister, Edith, got nothing and had to make it on her own.

Monroe County to issue WIC benefits, offer education in August

The Monroe County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will issue benefits and offer nutrition education in August.

Sparta museums open by reservation

The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum and the Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum, both located in the same building in Sparta, have reopened their exhibit spaces to the public by reservation.

Elroy Fair Board announces winners of junior judging event

With caution and precautions to keep participants safe from Covid-19, the Elroy Fair held a modified event that involved youth exhibitors only at its junior judging event in June.

Book review: ‘Origin’ by Dan Brown

Robert Langdon had built a reputation as an expert in codes and symbols, especially religious symbols.

Norwalk Tractor Pull at new site

This year’s Norwalk Lions Club Truck & Tractor Pull will be at a new location — the Muehlenkamp farm adjoining the village.

Royall schools opening for summer activities

Royall will open its facilities for summer activities, the board of education decided in a special meeting Tuesday.

Marking the Fourth in Ontario