United Cooperative: Ontario Fastrip will reopen
Severely damaged in the Aug. 28 floods, the Ontario Fastrip will be rebuilt, United Cooperative announced today.
Potential scam reported in Ontario
A potential scam has been reported in Ontario, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.
Norwalk’s Schreier building demolished
One of Norwalk’s oldest structures, the Schreier building on Main Street, was demolished today.
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Applications accepted for flood relief
September 20th, 2018by County Line
Ticket sales, drinks, food, merchandise, and other monetary donations totaled more than $42,000 at the flood-relief fundraiser at the Temple Theater in Viroqua on Sept. 8.
Rotary Works Foundation offering help to flood victims
September 20th, 2018by County Line
Proceeds from last week’s Fight the Flood effort in La Crosse will be distributed through the Rotary Works Foundation, and flooding victims can apply for funding through their local Rotary Clubs.
Walker says FEMA will do preliminary flood-damage assessments next week
September 19th, 2018by County Line
Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a preliminary damage assessment next week in 17 Wisconsin counties hit hard by flooding and tornadoes.
WEDC to offer program for businesses damaged in floods
September 13th, 2018by County Line
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will offer its post-disaster business-resource partner meeting from 9–11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Viroqua American Legion, 120 N. Rusk Ave., Viroqua.
Cashton Cupboard offering help for flood victims
September 13th, 2018by County Line
Families and individuals affected bythe recent flooding may come to Cashton Cupboard and Closet for food and other necessities.
N-O-W students, staff mark principal’s birthday
September 13th, 2018by County Line
Brookwood Junior/Senior High School students surprised Principal Brad Pettit on his birthday on Tuesday.
Gundersen St. Joseph’s to offer free health screenings
September 13th, 2018by County Line
Gundersen St. Joseph’s will host another round of free health screenings in the lower level of the Elroy Public Library from 7–11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20.
BHS homecoming is next week
September 13th, 2018by County Line
Brookwood High School will have its homecoming next week, hosting a parade at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Wilton.
Ontario Contra Dance moved to Brookwood High School
September 6th, 2018by County Line
Don’t give up on the Contra Dance,originally slated for 7–10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Ontario Community Hall.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Office statement on flooding
August 28th, 2018by County Line
Statement from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office: Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears would like to inform the public of […]
Children reportedly kept in cages at Melvina residence; two adults arrested (UPDATE: names released)
August 27th, 2018by County Line
Two adults were arrested Friday after Monroe County police received a report that children were being kept in makeshift cages at a Melvina residence, according to Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins.
Community
Norwalk Public Library has fiction, nonfiction titles
Royall class of ‘63 reunites
Norwalk Clovers elect new officers
Grace Community Church announces intent to restore youth center
Luncheon will be offered for Second Harvest volunteers
Opinion
Book review: Wright book offers insights into Scientology
Editorial cartoon
Book review: Magnusson book explores ‘death cleanings,’ or reducing possessions
Book review: In ‘A Fatal Grace,’ electrocution occurs on a lake during a curling match
Book review: ‘Sing Unburied Sing’ depicts wandering spirits
Backtalk
Local Facebook posts indicate a high level of anxiety
In face of flood damage, remaining uninvolved and indifferent won’t work
After flooding, government has not ridden in like a white knight
Time to redraw the floodplain maps?
What a difference one word can make
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