Royall High School students receive straight A’s

The following Royall High School students received straight A’s for the first semester: • Seniors: Carl Anderson, Mason Morrissette, Maddison Peterson, Piper Pursell and Carter Uppena  • Juniors: Josh Anderson, Josh Cilley and Bria Gruen  • Sophomores: Anna...

Brookwood students named to honor roll

The following Brookwood Junior/Senior High School students were named to the second-quarter honor roll: SENIORS High Honors: Payge A. Clark, Emma J. Haggerty, Katherine B. McElhose and Deanna M. Wallace Honor Roll: Carter H. Arbuckle, Emma J. Baldwin, Alexander...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 12–25

Sunday, Jan. 12: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on westbound Highway 14 in the town of Coon on a vehicle traveling 75 mph in a 55-mph zone. During the stop, police determined that the driver was impaired, who then was placed under arrest for operating a motor...

Classifieds for Nov. 21

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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....

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...

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