• Coronavirus
    Friday, Jan. 22: Monroe County has 28 new cases; Vernon County, six new cases; and Juneau County, seven new cases and one death
    Thursday, Jan. 21: Monroe County reports 38 new cases; Vernon County, six; and Juneau County, five
    Wednesday, Jan. 20: Monroe County reports 31 new cases; Vernon County, three; and Juneau County, nine
    Tuesday, Jan. 19: Monroe County reports two deaths and 16 cases; Vernon County, six cases; and Juneau County, five cases
    Saturday, Jan. 16, to Monday, Jan. 18: Monroe County has 38 new cases; Vernon County, 17 cases; and Juneau County, 46 cases and one death

    Extra
    Book review: ‘Song of Solomon’ by Toni Morrison
    Book review: ‘Nathan’s Run’ by John Gilstrap
    Royall’s Gruen among top three candidates for Pardeeville superintendent position
    BHS actors to perform ‘These Shining Lives’
    Book review: ‘Hiddensee’ by Gregory Maguire
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  • Archives

  • Letter to the editor: Making changes in Norwalk is an uphill battle

    December 30th, 2020
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    Caucus time is here again, Monday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the village hall. It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since I was nominated and had the privilege of being elected as board trustee.

    Letter to the editor: Farmer recognition overdue

    December 30th, 2020
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    A recent national poll named farming as the most respected occupation in the United States.

    Letter to the editor: Deplorable

    December 30th, 2020
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    Four years ago, a minority of Americans, through an antiquated and fatally flawed Electoral College, elected Donald Trump president.

    Letter to the editor: The conflict between the Royall School Board, superintendent

    December 16th, 2020
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    I have been following, as I am sure many others have, the apparent issues the Royall School Board has with Superintendent Mark Gruen.

    Letter to the editor: Wilton Village Board meetings do not pose Covid-19 risks

    December 8th, 2020
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    Covid-19 is real; you likely know someone who has or has had it.

  • Letter to the editor: Let’s double our effort to mitigate coronavirus

    December 8th, 2020
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    Sorry to be like a party pooper, but here I go again. I’ve been encouraged by the recent news that an effective vaccine is on the horizon and that the emergency authorization is all looking good.

    Letter to the editor: Evangelicals took wrecking ball to Christianity, democracy

    December 8th, 2020
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    White evangelicals account for about 15 percent of the American population, but in 2020 they accounted for about 40 percent of the vote for President Donald Trump.

    Your right to know: State must do more to promote openness

    December 7th, 2020
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    Last January, a person involved in local emergency management asked the Office of Open Government, part of the state Justice Department, whether emergency preparedness coalitions run by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are subject to the state’s open meetings and open records laws.

    Local doctors: ‘Surge is threatening our ability to care for you’

    December 2nd, 2020
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    As we write this message, we see Covid infections surround us at an unprecedented and record rate

    Letter to the editor: Re-elect Loren Oldenburg to Assembly

    November 2nd, 2020
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    Being elected to serve as a local elected official is a big job.

    Letter to the editor: Vote Tony Kurtz for Assembly on Nov. 3

    November 2nd, 2020
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    Tony is a wonderful husband and father, a veteran, a farmer and has been a strong voice for the people of the 50th Assembly District. He is a tireless worker and very approachable. Tony is down to earth and he actually listens to his constituents.

  • Community
    South Side News for Jan. 21
    Ontario Public Library upgrades its Wi-Fi, available 24/7
    Births
    Wilton Public Library giving away book bag
    On Campus

    News
    Norwalk Police Report for December/January
    Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 9–17
    Vimont: Climate change mitigation an economic opportunity
    Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 4–10
    Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 21–27

    Obituaries
    “Lisa Kay” (Henze) Powell
    Patrick J. Welch Sr.
    Deloris Elizabeth Budde
    Mildred I. Wurster
    Father Eugene Durrant Trainer

    Opinion
    Your right to know: Remote access to meetings is not ideal
    Editorial cartoon
    Letter to the editor: Making changes in Norwalk is an uphill battle
    Letter to the editor: Farmer recognition overdue
    Letter to the editor: Deplorable

  • Backtalk
    Jan. 6 protests not first election-related disturbance
    Every day is April Fools’ Day
    In these tumultous times, consider keeping a journal
    Risser made Wisconsin a better state for its citizens
    A year without a Christmas tree

    E-Edition
    Jan. 21, 2021, print issue
    Jan. 14, 2021, print issue
    Jan. 7, 2021, print issue
    Dec. 31, 2020, print issue
    Dec. 17, 2020, print issue

    Pictures from the Past
    Oden School, 1944
    Oden/Ontario Homemakers, 1950s
    A thaw in Wilton, 1930s
    Bowling in Kendall, circa 1950
    Wilton school of yesteryear

    School
    Royall names December students of the month
    10K baskets in 100 days
    Wilton hosts parade for Brookwood theatre students
    Gruen named Academic All-State for cross country
    N-O-W names artists of the month