It’s time to assess women’s future and past

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It seems nearly impossible that in the 21st century, Afghanistan has the “proud” distinction of being the only country in the world where girls are not allowed any education beyond grade school.  

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  • Looking back on our 40th year, 1983–2023 (part two)

    November 30th, 2023
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    By KAREN PARKER County Line Publisher Emerita Forty years is a long time. Sadly, it’s long enough for most of...

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    Looking back on our 40th year, 1983–2023

    November 27th, 2023
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    By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Emerita Certainly one of the things that has changed a lot over 40...

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    Private insurers insert profit-over-patient mentality into Medicare

    November 9th, 2023
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    By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Emerita I met Dave Zweifel many years ago, at a Wisconsin Newspaper Association...

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    Does the Parents’ Rights Act ensure any new rights?

    October 12th, 2023
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    By KAREN PARKER County Line Publisher Emerita It has been a curious sight last week watching the House of Representatives...

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    Medicare Advantage reflects power insurance companies have over Congress

    September 28th, 2023
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    By KAREN PARKER County Line Publisher Emerita If you ever had any doubt about the power insurance companies have over...

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  • Celebrating Wildcat’s 75th: The Lord brothers are two intriguing figures from Ontario’s history

    September 15th, 2023
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    Of all the colorful and eccentric characters in local history few are as intriguing as two brothers, Ed and Charles Lord. 

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    Recalling the flood of 2018

    August 31st, 2023
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    If there is anything good about a flood, it does force a major house cleaning. This week marks five years since the flood of 2018 that swept through Ontario, built up steam, and continued on its way to the Wisconsin and the Mississippi, leaving behind a forever-changed landscape in the towns along the Kickapoo River.

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    When will Wilton’s hotbed cool down?

    August 24th, 2023
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    By KAREN PARKER County Line Publisher Emerita Once in a while, just for kicks, I pull out one of the...

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    Republicans shouldn’t have defunded state Office of School Safety

    August 3rd, 2023
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    By KAREN PARKER County Line Publisher Emerita Last week, just for fun, I sat through a webinar from the Wisconsin...

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    We’ve entered a new era of fake news

    July 13th, 2023
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    Okay, dear readers. You may find this piece tedious, and you can skim it, but please, please, read to the end of this week’s column. Here it goes:

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    PBS’s ‘Wisconsin Pride’ is fascinating viewing

    June 8th, 2023
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    I wonder if somewhere in the great state of Wisconsin — if someone, anyone — remembered Kenneth Palmer on Memorial Day.

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  • Extra
    N-O-W Schools to host holiday concerts
    Royall to perform holiday concerts
    Scenic Bluffs offers free Marketplace Health Insurance enrollment services
    Sponsorship and memorial donations requested for Norwalk’s flower baskets
    Kendall Public Library Love Lights

    News
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    Elroy hunter has success
    Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 26 to Dec. 2
    Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 19–26
    N-O-W celebrates Veterans Day

  • Archives

  • Community
    Book review: ‘Christmas Bells’ by Jennifer Chiaverini
    Wilton hosting events for the season
    Ontario bake, craft sale set for Friday
    South Side News for Dec. 7
    What’s happening at the Norwalk Public Library?

    Obituaries
    David Paul Schreier
    Marie M. Whitehead
    Kevin T. Sorenson
    Darlene Elva (Rumppe) Hanson
    Erna Doris Kamperschroer

    Opinion
    Your Right to Know: Protect the rights of student journalists
    Sarasota’s loss is Ontario’s gain
    Letter to the editor: Thank you for 40 years of the County Line
    Letter to the editor: Bird counts slated for December
    Letter to the editor: A Thanksgiving prayer

    Sports
    Anderson hits 1,000-point mark
    Maurhoff leads Brookwood basketball
    Brookwood boys 1–1 on season
    Brookwood names athletes of the month
    Scenic Bluffs announces all-conference list

  • Backtalk
    Looking back on our 40th year, 1983–2023 (part two)
    Looking back on our 40th year, 1983–2023
    Private insurers insert profit-over-patient mentality into Medicare
    Does the Parents’ Rights Act ensure any new rights?
    Medicare Advantage reflects power insurance companies have over Congress

    E-Edition
    Dec. 7, 2023, print issue
    Nov. 30, 2023, print issue
    Nov. 23, 2023, print issue
    Nov. 16, 2023, print issue
    Nov. 9, 2023, print issue

    Pictures from the Past
    Pictures from the past: Early 20th century Ontario
    Vernon County Museum Notes: Reflections on early Ontario, Whitestown
    Palen Park: Before and after
    St. Luke’s to be placed on National Registers
    An icy day in Wilton in 1922

    School
    N-O-W competes in math tourney
    Royall Elementary marks Veterans Day
    Brookwood names artists of the month
    Royall students visit capitol
    N-O-W takes part in performing arts fair