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

Brookwood theater students advance to sectionals

Back row (left to right): Director Kim Neal Nofsinger, Cooper Powell, Brayden Thieman, Jackie Hernandez and Elijah John. Front row: Emma Wiedmeyer, Samantha Markee, Miranda Arndt and Katherine McElhose. (Contributed photo) Students in the Brookwood theater program...

Senior menus for Oct. 21–25

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, Oct....

Royall alumni honored at induction ceremony

The Royall Alumni Association inducted three graduates into its Royall Hall of Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 5: Albert Beaver, Elroy High School class of 1956; Robert VanDeHey, Royall High School class of 1978; and Kris Thompson-Ashford, Royall High School class of...

Brookwood goes 2-1 in tough conference battle

The top four teams in the Scenic Bluffs Conference toughed it out this past week in volleyball action, as Brookwood traveled to Hillsboro on Oct. 8. Before play, Cashton and Hillsboro were tied for first, while Brookwood was one game behind in third. The Lady Falcons...

Royall football dominates Necedah

Marking the second-to-last regular season game, Royall traveled to Necedah, and the Panthers came out ahead 55–0. Jason Johnson sets up a play early in the second half for Royall. (Tasha Mueller photo) Jason Johnson runs in his lone touchdown for the game in the...

Brookwood names athletes of the month

The following Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for August/September. Coaches’ comments follow the students’ names.  CROSS COUNTRY • Maggie Stenerson: “Maggie has run very consistently this season with only a 15-second spread between...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 6–12

Sunday, Oct. 6: A deputy came upon a male walking along Highway 27 and stopped to check on him. The male stated he was walking home from a local establishment; he didn’t wish to drive or wait for a ride to pick him up. The deputy assisted the male by giving him a ride...

Vernon County to offer Caregiver Bootcamp

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County will offer its free Caregiver Bootcamp from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Viola United Methodist Church, 225 N. Washington St. This is a free, educational “survival” program for families coping with...

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