Kendall woman arrested on disorderly conduct charges

Cindy Friske, 40, of Kendall was charged in Monroe County Court with disorderly conduct after she punched and threw a pitchfork at a man on May 28. Friske is slated for a pre-trial conference on July 14 in Monroe County Court.

Wilton man arrested on drug charges

A Wilton man and a Tomah juvenile are facing charges after they fled police June 12. According to the Tomah Police Department, Devon Schoolman, 19, was driving eastbound on West Juneau Street with three passengers when an officer spotted him. The officer was aware...

Wilton man faces alcohol-related charges

Jeremy Cunitz, 32, of Wilton was charged in Monroe County Court on June 5 with four counts, including operating under the influence (fourth offense), speeding, operating without a valid license and a passenger in the vehicle drinking open intoxicants, Cunitz was...

Wilton blood drive set for Saturday

The Wilton Community Blood Drive will be from 7-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 401 Mill St. Walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. ♦ ♦ ♦ Blood drive organizer Nalani Bever...

Vernon County Historical Society to host brat fry

The Vernon County Historical Society will host an open house and brat fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the museum, 410 S. Center Ave., Viroqua. Door prizes, food and free self-guided tours of the museum will be offered. Freewill donations will be...

Free supper set for Sept. 25 in Elroy

A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...

Colors of Kendall Festival slated for Oct. 12

 Contributed by SALLY DANA Kendall Area Arts and Culture Organization The fourth annual Colors of Kendall Festival and Autumn Ridge Tour is set for Saturday, Oct. 12.   Activities will start at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day. A driving tour, a motorized ride...

Vendors sought for Wilton Harvest Fest

The WIN-WIN Committee is looking for vendors of any kind - arts and craft or flea market - for the Wilton Harvest Fest, which will be Saturday, Oct. 12, in Wilton.  For more information, contact Deb at 435-6412. Many other events will be offered during the festival,...

Ontario man named American Angus Association delegate

Richard Case of Ontario recently was elected as an alternate delegate to the 130th annual American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, which will be Nov. 18 in Louisville, Ky. Case, a member of the American Angus Association, which has its headquarters in St....

Crimestoppers bench placed in Ontario

Vernon County Crimestoppers has placed new benches at most of the village and city halls in the county. At left is Crimestoppers Board Member Dave Dregne; and at right, Ontario Village Clerk Terri Taylor. They are standing in from of the Ontario Village Hall....

Ontario re-dedicates veterans monument

The Ontario American Legion re-dedicated its veterans monument last weekend, capping several months of upgrades to the structure.Above: At an Ontario American Legion Auxiliary event on Monday, Jane Giese was honored as a Gold Star Mother. Her son, Michael Giese, died...

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