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Complaint filed against Ontario man for second-degree sexual assault of child younger than 16
January 27th, 2023by County Line
An Ontario man is facing a felony count of sexual assault of a child younger than 16, according to Vernon County Circuit Records.
Wilton’s village board race will be contested
January 11th, 2023by County Line
Roughly 40 people attended the Village of Wilton caucus on Monday, nominating three board president candidates and 10 trustee candidates.
Ontario man accused of false imprisonment, disorderly conduct
January 11th, 2023by County Line
Jesse J. Jensen of Ontario is facing one felony count of false imprisonment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with an alleged domestic-abuse occurrence in September.
Ontario likely to get new village board president
January 11th, 2023by County Line
It appears Ontario residents will have a new village president for the first time in nearly a generation.
Newcomers to join Norwalk Village Board
January 11th, 2023by County Line
It appears there will be some new faces on the Norwalk Village Board, electors decided at Tuesday night’s caucus.
Kendall ballot to consist of incumbents
January 11th, 2023by County Line
Only incumbents will appear on the Kendall Village Board ballot in April, as no newcomers were nominated at caucus Monday night.
Canadian firm GLF purchases Southwest Sanitation
January 5th, 2023by County Line
We have grown accustomed to larger companies buying up smaller ones, but the recent acquisition of Southwest Sanitation by GLF may result in some consequences for the residents of Ontario and, in fact, all of Vernon County.
School boards will have contested races | Caucuses slated for municipal elections
January 5th, 2023by County Line
Both the Royall and the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton school districts will have contested board-of-education races in April.
An Ontario man, a repeat offender, charged with misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia
December 29th, 2022by County Line
For possessing paraphernalia as a repeat offender, Jesse J. Jensen of Ontario may face up to two years in prison and the loss of his license for up to five years.
Sparta man found guilty of reckless driving in Norwalk crash
December 29th, 2022by County Line
A Sparta man was found guilty in Monroe County Circuit Court on Dec. 20 of a charge of reckless driving – causing bodily harm on Jan. 21, 2020, when his tractor trailer struck a vehicle on N. McGary and North streets in Norwalk, near Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers.
Royall Elementary sings for the season
December 22nd, 2022by County Line
Royall Elementary School students gave their winter concert Monday.
Community

Vernon County Museum Notes
On Campus
Kendall movie night set for Friday, Feb. 3
South Side News for Jan. 26
Ontario Public Library now offers access to Kanopy
Obituaries

Kasee (Kate) Lynn Johnson Stai
Jeffrey J. Lankey
Marjorie Ann Borgerding
Mervin Taylor
Royce Keith Kortbein (full obituary)
Opinion

Commentary: How are Wisconsin women doing under the 1849 abortion ban?
Letter to the editor: N-O-W referendum — be informed
Letter to the editor: Referendum question on reproductive rights should be Vernon County ballot
Letter to the editor: ‘Survivor’ is fascinating story of abortion survivor
Letter to the editor: For the record
Backtalk

Antisemitism is alive and well
Consider running for your village or town board
‘Silent Night’ has taken on important historical roles
‘Milked’ explores Latinos’ role in dairy industry
Remembering Hardware Hank’s Julie Schreier
E-Edition
