Promoting dairy
Coordinating its efforts with the Royall school lunch program, the Monroe County Dairy Promotions brought dairy products to children last week at the Kendall Depot.
Summer grazing
Perhaps enjoying a refreshing day, cattle rested in the sun Monday.
Wilton may condemn Walker Street property
The Wilton Village Board voted Monday to begin the condemnation process of a residence at 702 Walker St.
Coronavirus
Friday, July 31: Monroe County reports five new cases; Vernon County, two; Juneau County, seven
Thursday, July 30: Monroe County has 12 new cases; Vernon County, four; and Juneau County, two
Monroe County bar patrons might have been exposed to Covid-19
Evers issues mask order
Monroe County’s risk status improves to ‘moderate’
Extra
Book review: ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ by J.K. Rowling
N-O-W forms virtual school as option to in-person instruction
Online or five-day-a-week schooling available at Royall
Book review: ‘The Lager Queen of Minnesota: A Pamela Dornam Book’ by J. Ryan Stradal
Monroe County to issue WIC benefits, offer education in August
Archives
Town of Forest may buy land for new town hall
July 29th, 2020by County Line
Residents of the Town of Forest are invited to a meeting Monday, Aug. 3 to consider the purchase of the property neighboring the town shop for $80,000.
Wilton first donor to county’s climate change project
July 29th, 2020by County Line
Making a $4,000 donation, the Village of Wilton recently was the first contributor toward an effort to buy flood-monitoring equipment for the Kickapoo Watershed, noted Monroe County Conservationist Bob Micheel at the county’s Climate Change Task Force presentation in Wilton last week.
Flood monitoring: Monroe learns from Trempealeau’s efforts
July 22nd, 2020by County Line
When you’re a pioneer, it’s often but not always good to follow in the tracks of those who have gone before.
Royall intends to reopen in-person school this fall
July 22nd, 2020by County Line
The Royall School District administration will propose a plan to the board of education Monday, July 27, to start five-day-a-week, in-person school this fall.
Ontario American Legion to move to village’s new community center
July 22nd, 2020by County Line
The Ontario American Legion has a new home, the Ontario Village Board decided at its meeting last week.
Kendall tractor pull not approved
July 16th, 2020by County Line
Concerned about risks associated with Covid-19, the Kendall Village Board denied Monday the Kendall Mustangs ATV/UTV Club’s request to host a tractor pull Labor Day weekend at Glenwood Park or on a village street.
Finding resilience and gratitude during graduation
July 8th, 2020by County Line
One hundred and four years ago, a young man by the name of Herbert Anderson presented the commencement address to the class of 1916 at Wilton High School.
N-O-W to purchase more electronic devices for students
July 7th, 2020by County Line
Preparing for the possibility that the coming school year may include more closures, the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Board of Education gave Superintendent Travis Anderson permission to purchase electronics and other items to help students learn from home.
Bike rodeo in Norwalk
July 2nd, 2020by County Line
The Norwalk Public Library hosted a bike-rodeo fundraiser Sunday in the village park.
Norwalk man charged with sexual assault
July 1st, 2020by County Line
A Norwalk man is facing felony charges related to his alleged sexual assault of two children younger than 16.
Two garden walks will be offered in July
July 1st, 2020by County Line
Two garden walks are slated for the second weekend in July, one in the Kendall area and another hosted by the Friends of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.
Community
On Campus
Patent-medicine sales in Wilton
Wilton Public Library to promote art and adventures in August
Gjefle: The Sun
Ontario Public Library open for browsing
News
Aug. 11 primary: Monroe County has contested races for treasurer, register of deeds
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 20–26
N-O-W Rocks!
KVR, La Farge School District to form forest school
New roof installed at Wilton pool
Obituaries
Lyle Otto Witt
Belva June (Wruck) Zimmerman
Robert Eaton
Rita E. Berendes
Leo Henry Geier
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Response to editorial by Doug Rogalla
Letter to the editor: Thanks to Doug Rogalla; a response to Dave Wester
Letter to the editor: America’s problem isn’t lack of gun rights
Letter to the editor: Vote for Dawn Nemec for register of deeds
Your right to know: Raise the bar on police transparency
Backtalk
2020 marks 100th year since women got right to vote
Will the pandemic prompt a new back-to-the-land movement?
Our need for a better healthcare system
At least we have better masks than they did during the plague
Let’s have a serious discussion on the role of police
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