N-O-W has gas leak, but episode doesn’t spur further problems

By Sarah Parker | County Line Editor

A valve broke on a 500-gallon LP tank that contained about 300 gallons … Read the rest

Jerry D. Lowrey

Jerry D. Lowrey, 79, of Hillsboro, Wis., passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center in … Read the rest

Monroe County to give information on Medicare

Alice Ackerman, elder benefit specialist with the Monroe County Aging and Disability Resource Center, will be give a presentation on the different sections of Medicare and will explain what each letter of Medicare covers, from hospital costs to prescription...

Gjefle: The seeking savior and the seeking sinner

By Pastor Michael T. Gjefle  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario I am borrowing a thought from evangelist Gipsy Smith, who preached in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He was a real gypsy who, along with most of his family, was saved by the grace of God in...

Senior menus for April 1–5

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, April 1: Polska kielbasa,...

Ridgeville church to host special Easter events

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ridgeville will host the following events on Easter (Sunday, March 31): • 8–9:15 a.m. — Easter breakfast • 9:30 a.m. — Easter church service • Easter egg hunt to follow the service

On Campus

• Alyssa Ottum of Kendall received a bachelor’s degree in biology with a biomedical science concentration (honors) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December.   • Franklin Wildes of Wilton was named to the fall dean’s list at Minnesota North College...

Gundersen St. Joseph’s to offer free health screenings

Gundersen St. Joseph’s will offer free health screenings at the La Valle Center on Tuesday, April 16, and the Elroy Clinic Community Room on Wednesday, April 24. Appointments can be scheduled from 7–11 a.m. both days.  Screenings will consist of a free...

Monroe County to host its Mental Wellness Fair

In honor of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the Suicide Prevention Task Force, the Mental Health Coalition, the Safe Community Coalition, and the Nutrition Coalition will be host their Mental Wellness Fair from 2–6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Mueller Square in...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 17–23

Sunday, March 17: The Boscobel Rescue Squad reported hitting a deer on Highway 14 in the town of Franklin. No injuries were reported. The ambulance received some minor damage but was drivable. Monday, March 18: The sheriff’s office received an alarm for a property...

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