Sunday, Feb. 16: Dispatch received a report of three horses running down Morning Star Road in the town of Union. The owner was located. A deputy stood by until the horses were retrieved. Sunday, Feb. 16: Dispatch received an automated crash notification for a vehicle...
Monroe County offers advance notice of highway weight limits
Contributed by the Monroe County Highway Department The Monroe County Highway Department advises residents and other highway users to be prepared for the annual limitation of the weight of vehicles travelling on county highways. Restrictions are placed each...
Local athletes are state-bound
Area wrestling athletes looked toward advancing to the WIAA State Tournament after gaining top-three finishes in their respective weight classes … Read the rest
Candidates selected for local municipal boards
Local municipalities held their caucuses in January, and the following candidates will appear on the April 1 ballot.
Letter from EPA confuses some Ontario residents about safety of water supply
Ontario residents received a letter last week regarding lead in the municipality’s water, and that led to some confusion about … Read the rest
Feb. 27, 2025, print issue
Town of Adrian treasurer arrested for theft from municipality
The Monroe County Sheriff’s announced the arrest of a local town treasurer after she allegedly had been stealing money from … Read the rest
Lorraine A. Winchel
Lorraine A. Winchel, 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta, Wis.

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Edward (Ed) Charles Ross Jr.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward (Ed) Charles Ross Jr., 73, of Wilton, Wis., on Feb. 24, … Read the rest
Bernard Joseph Fitzsimmons
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our dad, Bernie Fitzsimmons, who by faith and grace alone received his … Read the rest