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...
Norwalk moves forward on amended street project
The Norwalk Village Board earlier this month approved allowing engineers to begin designing an abbreviated road project for the initial … Read the rest
N-O-W will have contested board race | Royall will bring in new school board member
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Board of Education will have a contested race in April, and a newcomer will join the Royall Board … Read the rest
Ontario man faces array of charges after high-speed chase
An Ontario man faces a lengthy list of criminal charges after leading police on a high-speed, 28-mile pursuit from Tomah … Read the rest
Elroy Theatre to show free film on immigrant struggles
The Elroy Theatre will put on viewings of “February,” an award-winning, Wisconsin-made film by writer and director Nathan Deming that … Read the rest
Royall boys dominate conference, state rankings
The Royall boys basketball team has kept a winning pace for the past two weeks of action. The Panthers hosted Hillsboro on Jan. 23 in a battle of conference leads. Both teams were unbeaten before the matchup, as Royall paced a steady lead in the get go. The Panthers...
Jan. 30, 2025, print issue
Rudy H. Wendland
Rudy H. Wendland, 87, of Sparta died Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Tomah Memorial Hospital in Tomah.
He was born … Read the rest
James R. Murphy
James R. Murphy was born May 15, 1941, in Elroy, Wisconsin, on his farm to Hugh and Agnes Murphy.
He … Read the rest
Brookwood boys cap on late surge over Necedah
The Brookwood boys basketball team kept tabs on a late-game scoring drive to take a 44–40 win over Necedah on Jan. 9. Jackson Cunitz banked on three 3-pointers in the win to lead with 16 points and eight rebounds. (Tasha Mueller photo) Brennen Mack additionally...
