Ridgeville church to offer pizza fundraiser

The sixth annual pizza fundraiser for St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeville begins this week.  Orders will be taken through Sunday, Jan. 26.  Pizzas may be picked up at the church on Saturday, Feb. 1. Pizzas for sale are cheese, sausage, pepperoni, or a...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 6–11

Several calls were received this week reporting possible brush fires in progress that turned out to be controlled burns being conducted by the property owners.  Most importantly, if you plan to burn brush, we ask that you to call Vernon County Dispatch at...

Coldren to run unopposed for Wilton Village Board spot

Missy Coldren will return to a role on the Wilton Village Board after the April election, running as the sole … Read the rest

Classifieds for Oct. 24

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. WILTON FOOD PANTRY: The...

Falcon volleyball clinches second in conference

The Brookwood volleyball team rounded out its regular-season play by traveling to Cashton on Oct. 17. Reagan Muehlenkamp extends for the kill over the net. Brookwood took set one, 25–19. (Tasha Mueller photo) Emily Cunitz saves the ball to keep possession late in set...

Royall rounds out regular season

Royall volleyball traveled to Wonewoc-Center on Oct. 15 and avenged a second-set loss 17_25 to win 3–1, with wins 25-15, 25-23, and 25-23. Bria Gruen powered up 20 kills in the win. (Tasha Mueller photo) Laya Wainwright jumps up in the second set and totaled 10 kills,...

BHS football marks season-end win

The Brookwood football team hosted Necedah on Oct. 18, looking to add a win in its final regular-season game. Braeden Pasch scores the first touchdown of the night, gaining a 6–0 lead in the first quarter. (Tasha Mueller photo) Julian Cunitz runs through Necedah...

Seeing Stars: Animals can see things humans cannot at night

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative Did you know many animals see things humans cannot see at night? Mice and other rodents can see ultraviolet light. Some seeds, plants, flowers, and other animals reflect and see ultraviolet light. Mice have only 1%...

Letter to the editor: Quit setting children against taxpayers

Nalani Bever | Royall class of 1969 Time to cut to the chase. Should you elect to vote NO on the upcoming Royall School District, you can boast that you had a part in the demise of the district. For those of you voting NO to finally wrestle the school out of Elroy,...

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