Ronald James Hedrick
Ronald James Hedrick, 85, of Wilton, formerly of Summit Ridge, Wis., died peacefully at home, in the arms of his loving wife and three daughters, Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
Robert “Bob” Otto Bibber
Robert “Bob” Otto Bibber, 80, of Tomah and formerly of Wilton passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, unexpectedly of natural causes at Liberty Village.
Patrick J. Kranz
Patrick J. Kranz of rural Elroy, Wis., passed away at the age of 77 years on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at the Serenity House in Tomah, with his family by his side.
Coronavirus
Thursday, March 4: Monroe County reports two new cases; Vernon County, none; and Juneau County, two
Tuesday, Feb. 23: Monroe County reports four cases; Vernon County, four; and Juneau County, one
Wednesday, Feb. 17: Monroe County reports four new cases; Vernon County, one; and Juneau County, five
Covid-19 vaccinations available at Scenic Bluffs
Thursday, Feb. 11: Monroe County has 10 new cases; Vernon County, three; and Juneau County, five
Archives
Lynn Jay Hulburt
March 1st, 2021by County Line
Lynn Jay Hulburt, 81, of Holmen passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem with his wife, Vickie, by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Caroline (Kari) R. Willis
March 1st, 2021by County Line
Caroline (Kari) R. Willis, 76, of Ontario passed away unexpectedly in Barron, Wis., on the afternoon of Feb. 23, 2021.
Gary L. Bever
February 23rd, 2021by County Line
Gary L. Bever, 80, of Wilton died Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in La Crosse.
Paul G. “Smedley” Brandau
February 23rd, 2021by County Line
Paul G. “Smedley” Brandau, 65, of Sparta passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Larry M. Dopson
February 23rd, 2021by County Line
Larry M. Dopson, 77, formerly of Kendall, Wis., and who moved to Cranberry Court in Tomah, Wis., in 2016, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.
Helenjane (Mannel) Noffke
February 22nd, 2021by County Line
Helenjane (Mannel) Noffke, at the age of 99 years and 218 days, of La Crosse passed away peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter by her side in the early morning on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Benedictine Manor.
Jackson Eugene Calhoon
February 16th, 2021by County Line
Jackson Eugene Calhoon, 87, of Wilton, Wis., passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.
Clayton W. Hansen
February 9th, 2021by County Line
Clayton W. Hansen, 97, of Tomah passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at the Hospice Touch Serenity House in Tomah.
Carl E. Winchel
February 5th, 2021by County Line
Carl E. Winchel, 95, of Hillsboro and the Valley area passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.
Sharon K. (Spohn) Owens
February 2nd, 2021by County Line
Sharon K. (Spohn) Owens, 67, passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Leon “Duke” McElhose
February 2nd, 2021by County Line
Leon “Duke” McElhose, 80, of Ontario passed away, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at Vernon Manor Care Center in Viroqua, Wis.
Community
Ontario Public Library to host movie night
South Side News for March 4
Wilton Public Library to begin offering Brain Booster Bingo
Kendall movie nights to resume
On Campus
News
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 22–28
County Line places in state newspaper contest
Kendall Public Library receives $860 grant for material on East Asia
Dining with the Norwalk Lions
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 15–21
Backtalk
ERA brought bold opposition
CenturyLink upgrades its internet service
The end of Norwalk Lioness Club is loss for the village
Rural internet speed at times only a step above carrier pigeon
Jan. 6 protests not first election-related disturbance
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