Tuesday, Aug. 15: Traveling westbound on Highway 56 in the town of Harmony, Morgan Lemke of De Soto negotiated a curve in the roadway, fell asleep, and traveled into a cornfield. No injuries were reported. The vehicle had minor damage.
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From Vernon County Sheriff John Spears:
It could be a scam if:
• The call, letter, email or text has come out of the blue
• You are asked to send money in advance
• You are told to respond quickly, and don’t get time to think or talk to family before you decide
• You are told to keep it a secret
• It’s too good to be true.
I cannot stress enough not to give your bank details or personal information to people you don’t know, especially people you meet online. If you think something may be a scam, don’t reply. Throw the document away, delete it, or hang up, and get further advice.
If you’ve been a victim of a scam or fraud, please report the complaint to the police or online at www.ic3.gov. This website also has very useful tips on identifying scams.
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Two car/deer accidents were reported last week:
• Gary Deaver of Viroqua, on Highway 82, town of Hillsboro
• Donnamae Greenland of La Farge, on Weister Road, town of Stark