Harlow Beck “Bud” Osteboe 

8/16/1936 – 2/25/2025

Harlow Beck “Bud” Osteboe of Wilton, Wis., died Feb. 25, 2025, following a short illness. His beloved … Read the rest

Classifieds for Feb. 27

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...

Brookwood forensics advances all entries to district

The following make up the Brookwood forensics team. First row (left to right): Elijah John, Cooper Powell, Adeline Slattery, Alice Wiedmeyer, Deanna Wallace, Ava Gruen, Katelyn Lee, Kinsley Holmquist, Evelyn Gibson, Mason Rex, Katherine McElhose, Samantha Markee,...

Letter to the editor: Are you better off?

By Dani Sulik | Kendall Republican candidates are asking, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” Well, I haven’t had to go on a scavenger hunt for toilet paper. We have effective protocols for Covid. We didn’t experience the projected recession. We’ve...

Letter to the editor: Trump: Man or Beast?

By Kay Ziegahn | Richland Center What would our world be like if it was ready for a heavenly existence? I believe all humanity would be living in peace and equality, without the fear, hate, hunger and wars that plague so many now. Then that would actually be...

Classifieds for April 11

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...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 31 to April 6

Sunday, March 31: Sheep were reported out on a property along Bohland Hollow Road in the town of Wheatland. The deputy spoke with the owner of the sheep and gave him a warning for animals running at large. Monday, April 1: The Zzip Stop in Genoa reported a gas...

Chicken day in Wilton

Nalani Bever collects tickets Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s drive-through chicken dinner in Wilton. The congregation is raising money to improve handicapped accessibility at the church. 

Vernon County Museum Notes

By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator Spring has sprung, and the Vernon County Museum and History Center is moving to its springtime hours. During April and May, we will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Cleaning...

Ontario Public Library to offer free books, cookies

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Stop by the Ontario Public Library on Friday, April 12, to celebrate the last day of National Library Week 2024 with cookies from Echo Valley Bakery and a free book from our book sale for each person! “Protecting Our...

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