By LARRY BALLWAHN | Wilton When reading the first few chapters of “Beloved,” I wondered not only how did the novel get that name, but who or what was Beloved? The story begins in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1873. Since this is not the Old South, Negroes live in relative...
Book review: ‘The Little Stranger’ by Sarah Watters
By LARRY BALLWAHN | Wilton
Hundreds Hall was a grand old mansion, a park (gardens and green space that were … Read the rest
Gundersen St. Joseph’s Sanchez receives therapist of the year award
Cassidy Sanchez, PT, PCS, a physical therapist at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics, was recently awarded therapist … Read the rest
Book review: ‘A Trick of Light’ by Louise Penny
By LARRY BALLWAHN | Wilton
Clara Marrow was finally getting recognition for her art. After years of living on the … Read the rest
Norwalk’s Thanksgiving dinner slated for Sunday
It’s time for the 22nd annual community Thanksgiving dinner in Norwalk.
The dinner is slated for 4–6 p.m. at the … Read the rest
Scenic Bluffs assisting with ACA open enrollment
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is offering assistance for Affordable Care Act enrollment.
Help-team member Marina Abt can assist with … Read the rest
Book review: ‘Tales of the South Pacific: The Novel’
By LARRY BALLWAHN | Wilton
"Tales of the South Pacific" was Michener’s first work of fiction and it won a … Read the rest
Radke honored for work on school board
At Monday’s annual meeting, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School Board President Kurt Radke (center) was recognized for 20 years of service on the … Read the rest
Book review: ‘Dragonfly’ by Leila Meacham
By LARRY BALLWAHN | Wilton
Early in World War II, Germany overran France. France, and especially Paris, was awash with … Read the rest
Monroe County Local History Room to open ‘Christmas Mountain’ exhibit
See the North Pole come to life again this holiday season with a new exhibit at the Monroe County Local … Read the rest