Seeing Stars: Orion’s sword is excellent subject for binocular viewing

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative Our third stop on our tour of the great winter constellation Orion is the dagger or sword at Orion’s belt. This is an excellent subject for binocular viewing. With my small binoculars on a clear night, I have seen the...

Norwalk Public Library receives grant for East Asian studies

 The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently announced award recipients for the most recent “East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program” competition. The Norwalk Public Library was among the recipients.  Nearly...

Tomah Health to host grief support series

Tomah Health Hospice Touch has scheduled a six-week group grief support and education series for each Tuesday from March 18 to April 22 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and Thursday from March 20 to April 24 from 1–2:30 p.m. the Hospice/Palliative Care offices, 601 Straw St.,...

Vernon County to offer seminar on disaster preparation

Vernon County Emergency Management will offer a seminar that will feature information and resources to recover from a disaster or emergency at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Westby Area Performing Arts Center, 206 S. West Avenue.  The program is intended for...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 9–15

Sunday, Feb. 9: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle deviating from its lane near Highway 131 and Main Street in La Farge. The driver was arrested for operating while under the influence (fourth offense) and taken to the Vernon County Detention Center. ...

Brookwood students named athletes of the month

The following Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for January. Coaches’ comments follow the students’ names.  BOYS BASKETBALL • Braeden Pasch: “Braeden has been a great leader for us this year. He is constantly working on getting...

Salute to FFA

The County Line thanks our local sponsors for this week's special section on the Royall and Brookwood FFA chapters. After the list of sponsors, see photos provided by both chapters. • Bank of Ontario (www.myvernoncountybank.com) • Bank of Cashton...

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