‘Back  to the 1980s Christmas’ exhibit will run through Jan. 11

Submitted by Monroe County Local History Room “Back to the 1980s Christmas,” an exhibit at the Monroe County Local History Room in Sparta, will be open for two more weeks. There’s still time to experience the not-so-distant past by viewing the History Room’s special...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 15–21

Sunday, Dec. 15: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 35 with no front license plate or current-year registration stickers on the rear plate. During the stop, it was discovered that the driver’s license had been revoked and...

Ontario house likely a total loss after fire

A house appears to be a total loss after a fire Dec. 23 on 24th Court, off County Highway Z, … Read the rest

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 11–17

Monday, Aug. 12: The sheriff’s office received a report of a vehicle impersonating law enforcement with red and blue lights, causing people to pull over, on Highway 14 in the town of Kickapoo. Two deputies responded and located the vehicle. The driver worked for an...

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