Kendall veterans receive valor quilts
The Elroy American Legion Auxiliary’s Quilts of Valor group presented quilts to Kendall American Legion members Ronald Bloor and Frances Trepes at the latter organization’s meeting Monday.
Fall splendor
Autumn colors were on full display earlier this week in rural Kendall. (Dave Heilman photo)
Kendall Lions honor Brandaus
The Kendall Lions Club held its monthly meeting at the Pony Express Supper Club in Kendall on Sept. 15. The club took this opportunity to honor this year’s Citizens of the Year.
Coronavirus
Friday, Oct. 23: Monroe County reports 32 new cases; Vernon County, five; and Juneau County, 14
Thursday, Oct. 22: Monroe County has 29 new cases; Vernon County, seven; and Juneau County, 13
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Monroe County reports ninth Covid-19 death
Tuesday, Oct. 20: Monroe County reports four new Covid-19 deaths
Saturday, Oct. 17, to Monday, Oct. 19: Monroe County reports 47 new cases; Vernon County, 12; and Juneau County, 85
Archives
Citizens express support or opposition to Wild Rose Dairy water-quality permit reissuance
October 21st, 2020by County Line
Three of the 17 citizens who testified at the recent Wild Rose Dairy water-quality permit hearing spoke in favor of the DNR reissuing the permit and approving the confined animal feeding operation’s (CAFO) plans to expand.
Demolition planned for Ontario Community Hall
October 14th, 2020by County Line
The Ontario Community Hall, Wisconsin’s very last publicly owned building with a unique lamella roof, is evidently headed for the scrap pile. The honey-comb-like nature of the ceiling often caused visitors to gaze upward in amazement.
Wilton to add all of Clifton to ambulance service
October 14th, 2020by County Line
The Wilton Ambulance Service’s jurisdiction soon will include the entire town of Clifton, the Wilton Village Board learned at its meeting Monday.
N-O-W to apply for FEMA grant
October 14th, 2020by County Line
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District agreed Monday to begin applying for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure Grant, a move that could lead to a new gymnasium and auditorium.
Royall tax levy drops 8.42 percent
September 30th, 2020by County Line
The electors in attendance at the Royall School District annual meeting, held on Monday evening, voted to adopt a tax levy for the 2020-21 school year in the amount of $2,128,306.00, down 8.42 percent from the 2019–2020 tax levy.
Kendall accepts CDBG award for well project
September 23rd, 2020by County Line
At its meeting Sept. 14, the Kendall Village Board accepted a Community Development Block Grant award of up to $1 million for upgrades to municipal well No. 2, a project that may end up costing $1.5 million.
Some of Kendall’s oldest buildings under demolition
September 23rd, 2020by County Line
Substantially damaged in the August 2018 flood, the former Kendall Lumber buildings were being demolished last week. Jim Schroeder owns the structures.
Wilton sewer rates go up 20 percent; 86 percent water-rate hike looming
September 16th, 2020by County Line
Wilton’s sewer rates will rise by 20 percent starting Dec. 22, and the state Public Service Commission likely will require the village to raise its water rates by about 86 percent in the coming months.
Ontario purchases Taylor property
September 16th, 2020by County Line
Ontario inched one step closer to relocating its downtown out of the floodplain when it agreed to purchase 36 acres at Monday’s village board meeting.
Water-quality permit hearing scheduled for Wild Rose Dairy
September 16th, 2020by County Line
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that a public hearing about Wild Rose Dairy’s application for a water quality permit and for its expansion plan will be held virtually at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.
N-O-W superintendent reports that start of school went well
September 16th, 2020by County Line
The school year had a promising start in the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District, Superintendent Travis Anderson reported to the board of education at its meeting Monday.
Community
Kendall Public Library to host trick-or-treaters on Halloween
South Side News for Oct. 22
Wilton Public Library offering ‘book-and-treat’
Norwalk Public Library hours
Senior menus for Oct. 26–30
News
Driftless music festival is July 10
Kendall gets $82,500 grant
N-O-W honors retired bus drivers
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 12–18
Norwalk Police Report
Backtalk
Election season about to conclude, finally
Covid-19 recovery presents challenges
Campaigns have changed, as evidenced by ‘F*CK Your Feelings’ signs
Former Wilton man describes air quality outside his Seattle residence
‘Peace Data’ is a lovely name for a website
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