John T. Friedl
John T. Friedl, 65, of Soldiers Grove, Wis., and formerly of Kendall passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua.
Claudia Odette Bloor
Claudia Odette Bloor, “Odette,” 88, of Mount Tabor, Wis., passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at the Norseland Nursing Home in Westby.
BHS dramatics
Hanna Brey acts in a rehearsal for “Cheating Death,” which Brookwood students will perform in Wisconsin High School Forensic Association one-act-play competitions this fall.
Local Weather
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Two October fundraisers will benefit Ontario flood victims
October 12th, 2018by County Line
Back-to-back fundraisers are on tap to aid victims of the Aug. 28 Ontario floods, which damaged or destroyed about 10 residences and almost all of the Ontario business district.
Santiago named N-O-W artist of the month
October 12th, 2018by County Line
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District artist of the month (seventh through 12 th grade) for September is Jackie Santiago, who used the impasto technique to paint a portrait of a man.
Vernon Women’s Alliance meets Oct. 16
October 12th, 2018by County Line
The Vernon Women’s Alliance will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Tap House 138/American Legion in Viroqua.
Blessing of pets in Kendall
October 11th, 2018by County Line
Father Peter at St. Joseph’s Church in Kendall held a blessing of pets Oct. 4 in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.
Ridgeville church to offer program on sign language
October 11th, 2018by County Line
Sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing will be the subject of a presentation at the annual fall harvest dinner at St. John’s Lutheran Church, town of Ridgeville, on Sunday, Oct. 21.
American Legion’s Youth Government Day set for Oct. 29 in Viroqua
October 11th, 2018by County Line
The 54th annual Vernon County American Legion Youth Government Day is set for Monday, Oct. 29, in Viroqua.
Senior menus for Oct. 15–19
October 11th, 2018by County Line
Senior menus for Elroy, Kendall, Hillsboro, Norwalk and Wilton
KVR to offer ‘Outdoor Traditions: Shifting Trends in Hunting’
October 11th, 2018by County Line
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve will host a program entitled “Outdoor Traditions: Shifting Trends in Hunting” on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the KVR Visitor Center.
Part of County Highway M to close Monday, Oct. 15
October 11th, 2018by County Line
A portion of County Highway M north of Wilton will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 15, according to the Monroe County Highway Department.
Elroy fundraiser for flood victims
October 11th, 2018by County Line
The Elroy Chamber of Commerce hosted its Community Flood-Raiser on Saturday at the Elroy Commons to raise money for area flood victims.
Schroeder’s Salvage gets new scale
October 11th, 2018by County Line
Jim Schroeder stands in front of his new scale ad Schroeder’s Salvage and Recycling in rural Kendall.
Community
At Wilton Public Library, author will give talk on Clara Olson murder case
Norwalk Public Library has new books
Ontario Public Library to show ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Oct. 19
Blessing of pets in Kendall
South Side News for Oct. 11
Obituaries
John T. Friedl
Claudia Odette Bloor
Galetta R. (Wendorf) Sterba
Zachary John Zinke
Richard R. Schmidt (UPDATED WITH SERVICE INFORMATION)
Backtalk
Political signs mar natural beauty of Kickapoo Valley
Outlook isn’t rosy for flood victims
Messages surrounding Kavanaugh’s confirmation are troubling
Local Facebook posts indicate a high level of anxiety
In face of flood damage, remaining uninvolved and indifferent won’t work
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