Vernon County, in partnership with UW-Madison Extension, announces the launch of a housing study aimed at addressing the current and … Read the rest
Kendall Meal Site to offer a program on scams, fraud
Seeing Stars: An aspect of poor lighting is glare
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative I’m learning about good lighting now because our dark skies are being affected by excessive and poorly designed lighting, and the stars are disappearing behind a haze of light. One aspect of poor lighting is glare. I’d...
Senior menus for Nov. 25–29
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, Nov....
Kendall Cookie Walk set for Dec. 7
Clifton church to host free brunch for hunters
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, on 30032 County Hwy. A, rural Tomah (just outside of Clifton), will host a free brunch … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 3–16
Sunday, Nov. 3: Dispatch received a call from a driver who had collided with a deer on County Highway ZZ near the intersection of Hanson Road in the town of Whitestown. The driver reported no injuries. The vehicle was towed by Peterson’s Towing due to disabling...
Letter to the editor: A new day is upon us
By Dena Eakles | rural Ontario A new day is upon us. Rejoice. Black youth received messages telling them they will be taken back to plantations to pick cotton. Check CNN and other legacy outlets for details — while you still can, of course. News outlets that...
Letter to the editor: A glance at the past and a peek at the future
By Bob Breidenstein | rural Ontario “Oft in the stilly night, Ere slumber’s chain has bound me, Fond memory brings the light of other days around me.” — Thomas Moore County Line, Oct. 3, I left the Ontario High School class of ’56 in limbo, 16 years old, on the cusp...
Letter to the editor: Nation is experiencing critical moment
By Rosalind Woodward | Madison Our country is experiencing a critical moment where a powerful leader, shaped by personal struggles and survival instincts, has gained significant political influence. This leader’s rise reflects deeper, unresolved issues within our...