County Highway P in the towns of Sheldon and Wellington in Monroe County, between the Vernon County line and County … Read the rest
Emplify Health by Gundersen urges caution amid rise in pertussis cases
Contributed by Emplify Health by Gundersen
LA CROSSE — Emplify Health by Gundersen is raising awareness about pertussis (whooping cough) … Read the rest
Classifieds for May 15
COMPUTER REPAIR: Contact Dave Heilman at 608-487-3271 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock. NEW CONSTRUCTION: Room additions, remodeling, decks, windows and doors. Expert painting and finish work. We do it all. Doug Broxham...
Brookwood class of 1975 reunites
Brookwood High School’s class of 1975 recently held its 50-year reunion in Sparta. Class members from nearby and much farther away enjoyed an evening of reminiscing and reconnecting with each other.Seated (left to right): teacher and class adviser Wilmer...
Vernon County Museum Notes: New exhibit features Vernon County poor house and asylum
By Carol Krogan | Vernon County Museum assistant curator A new exhibit has recently been added to the Vernon County Museum and History Center, entitled “Vernon County Institutions.” The Vernon County Poor House and Vernon County Asylum, both owned and operated...
Ontario summer reading starts June 10
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2025: COLOR OUR WORLD! Summer reading is just around the corner. Here is some of the fun the Ontario Public Library has lined up this summer. • Exploring The Night Sky in the Starlab — Tuesday,...
Wilton Public Library to host events
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, May 16: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20:...
Seeing Stars: Moths
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative When we see butterflies and bees at spring flowers, it is also time for moths to be active. Moths are as varied and beautiful as butterflies. They are a major source of food for bats, small mammals, and birds, and are at...
Senior menus for May 19–23
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, May...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 4–9
Sunday, May 4: A deputy was called to a residence near the 8800 block of County Highway SS in the town of Viroqua to dispatch a deer that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle and badly wounded. Monday, May 5: Six to seven horses were found in the roadway near...
