Betty Carol Leis, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic … Read the rest
Semi rolls over on County Highway D
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office was notified of semi rollover on County Highway D, near Buckeye Ridge Road, in the town of Webster, … Read the rest
Ronald W. Schmitz
Ronald W. Schmitz, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at Rolling Hills Senior Living in Sparta, Wis. On Oct. 19, 1934, … Read the rest
Allen M. Witt
Allen M. Witt, 85, of Viroqua and formerly of rural Ontario passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Creamery Creek … Read the rest
Letter to the editor: Royall referendum disinformation is not information
By Melissa Murray | Royall School Board | Kendall resident | Royall alum, 1984 Royall School District is going to an operational referendum in November for $1.5 million dollars NON-recurring for four years. Board members and administration understand that this is...
Letter to the editor: Sign theft illegal and unpatriotic
By Wayde Lawler, Chair, Vernon County, Democratic Part, Viola, Wis. AND By Roger Call, Chair, Vernon County Republican Party, Viroqua, Wis. As the Nov. 5 election approaches, displays of support for candidates, parties, and issues abound. Americans of all political...
Letter to the editor: Royall has wasted hard-earned tax dollars
By Jim Friedl | Elroy Once again, we’re being asked to put our trust in the Royall School Board, who have proven themselves incapable of directing a two-car parade and have no concept of fiscal responsibility. They have deliberately wasted are hard-earned tax...
Letter to the editor: Inflation Reduction Act has helped rural America
By Kate Rice | Tomah My power cooperative, Oakdale Electric Cooperative in Monroe County, keeps the lights on in my home reliably and affordably. AND, when I call them, a person answers the phone! Where else does THAT happen? That’s why I was psyched...
Letter to the editor: The heir apparent
By Danell Sulik | Kendall While Trump may be at the top of the ticket, Vance is the future of the Republican Party, and they are grooming him to be the heir apparent to the MAGA throne. While even the most diehard Republican will admit Vance has the charisma of a...
Norwalk Public Library to host Halloween party
By Jesica Helgren | Norwalk Public Library director Get dressed up and bring the kids to the library for a costume party on Saturday, Nov. 2! The fun starts at 10 a.m. There will be bobbing for apples, games, guess the spooky substance, and more! Costumes are not...