Contributed by the Monroe County Local History Room It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — of the 1980s — at the Monroe County Local History Room and Museum in Sparta. Starting Monday, Nov. 25, at 6:30 p.m., visitors can time travel to the...
Classifieds for Nov. 21
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. IN LOVING MEMORY, RUPERT...
Vernon County seeks residents’ input on housing matters
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...