John Robert “Bob” Clements

John Robert “Bob” Clements peacefully passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of 76 at Lakeview Health Center … Read the rest

Brookwood puts on spring concert

Kendall McDonald, Ztormie Faith-Zbawa and Ellyanna Shegonee sing “Like a Mighty Stream” with the junior high choir. The group also performed “When I am Silent,” a song dedicated to young people whose lives are taken unjustly; and “Tecolote,” a folk song from New...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 23–29

Sunday, March 23: While on patrol, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 131 just outside of La Farge, heading toward Viola, on a truck with a loud exhaust that was weaving within its lane. The deputy determined the driver was operating while impaired. The...

On Campus

• Sophie Teynor of Ontario, a communications major, was named to the fall semester dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She had 4.0 GPA.

Royall girls stop at first-round tournament play

The No. 10 Royall girls basketball team traveled to No. 7 Hillsboro on Feb. 25 in the first round of regional tournament action. Elizabeth Klipstein steadied the early first-half pace, and the game was close going into halftime. (Tasha Mueller photo) Kayla Rick posts...

Seeing Stars: The importance of NASA

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative NASA, the National Aeronautic and Space Administration, is something most of us think of only when we watch a rocket launch to the moon. But NASA technology is part of every airline flight and every airport’s air traffic...

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, March 7: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 10:30 a.m. Monday, March...

Monroe County highway weight restrictions start Monday

Pursuant to §349.16, Wisconsin statutes, the Monroe County Highway Department will implement seasonal weight restrictions on all county trunk highways beginning Monday, March 10.   Restrictions become effective upon the placement of signs. The restrictions limit...

Classifieds for March 6

COMPUTER REPAIR: Contact Dave Heilman at 608-487-3271 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock. EXPERT REPAIR on most brands of appliances – 4 certified technicians to serve you. Mitby’s in Cashton, 654-5144. NEW CONSTRUCTION:  Room...

Senior menus for March 10–14

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, March...

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