By DENA EAKLES | rural Ontario Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem. That is the declaration made by heads of the Christian churches in Palestine. Home to Christians since the first century, it’s the oldest Christian community in the world. Due to the violence and the...
Perspectives: Patron Christmas gifts of the past
By CAROLEEN MARTALOCK | rural Ontario Through the many years of my late husband, Alan’s, and my hobby of collecting antique collectibles and on the search for antiques, we always enjoyed the stories these items from the little hamlets and villages of this rural area...
Your Right to Know: Protect the rights of student journalists
Sarasota’s loss is Ontario’s gain
Sarasota, Fla., lost this season; Ontario, Wis., wins. How does a city with a population of 55,000 in a “snowbird” paradise lose to an obscure rural village in a quiet, beautiful, Driftless area in Wisconsin.
Letter to the editor: Thank you for 40 years of the County Line
By BOB BRIEDENSTEIN | rural Ontario It is the Thanksgiving season, so thank you, Karen Parker, for 40 years of marching local news across the pages of the County Line. I wish that I could conclude that it has been a happy time. Well, some of it has been, but last...
Letter to the editor: Bird counts slated for December
By BEN JOHNSTON | Wilton Once again, The Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is coming to the Kickapoo Valley. 2023 is the 124th Christmas Bird Count. For the CBC, volunteers tally (i.e., count) individual birds, by species, on the designated count day....
Letter to the editor: A Thanksgiving prayer
By DENA EAKLES | rural Ontario As many bow their heads in gratitude for all the good that has been given, perhaps we can add a prayer that our thankfulness may generate seeds of kindness. As we count our blessings, let us also ask for the courage and strength to...
Letter to the editor: Medicare Advantage can create healthcare challenges
Letter to editor: Don’t decimate small forest at Kendall’s Glenwood Park
By STEVE MICHELSON | Kendall A recent issue of the County Line included coverage of the minutes of the Kendall Village Board meeting. In that meeting, a discussion of the possibility of “bulldozing” the small forest in Glenwood Park was presented. The reasoning cited...
Letter to the editor: Silence equals acquiescence?
By BOB BREIDENSTEIN | Ontario Acquiescence —Webster’s New World Dictionary — noun — consent without protest So many years since I sat in Mrs. Woods’ English class, but I seem to recall her mentioning Mr. Shakespeare telling of a “tale told by an idiot.” Dare I suggest...
