Cassandra Shaw, a recent Brookwood High School graduate, has earned a position on the Wisconsin High School Rodeo Team and will travel with fellow teammates to Rock Springs, Wyo., to compete at the 64th annual National High School Finals Rodeo, set for July 15-21....
Farm accident claims life of Westby man
A man was killed Wednesday in a farm machinery accident in rural Westby, according to the Vernon County Sheriff's Department. Brian C. Nelson, 57, was found trapped between the hydraulic arm and the frame of the skid steer he had been using on his property at Ninety...
Police make arrest in 2009 crash involving two brothers
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department today arrested Jason L. Schodeberg of Sparta in connection with a 2009 Cashton accident that killed his brother. Glenn A. Schodeberg, then 30, died in the crash, in which alcohol apparently played a role, according to police...
Bluegrass musicians to perform at Echo Valley Farm
Three Midwestern bluegrass bands will perform at Echo Valley Farm near Ontario from 4–8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7, for a concert benefiting local food programs. The Tillers, Mark Utley of Magnolia Mountain and the Roe Family Singers will play in an outdoor...
Civil War demonstration set for Saturday in Sparta
The Monroe County Local History Room will present a public Civil War demonstration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Sparta. The Monroe County Local History Room and Boy Scouts Venture Crew Re-enactors will host...
Music festival slated for July 7 in Viroqua
The Driftless Music Festival, a free event, is set for Saturday, July 7, at Eckhart Park, next to the Vernon County Courthouse, on Decker Street in Viroqua. The festival will start at 1 p.m., and the following local performers will comprise the lineup: • Stuart...
Monroe County seeks information on Norwalk, town of Wellington vehicle thefts
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department, in conjunction with Monroe County Crime Stoppers, needs your help in solving the following crimes. • The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of a truck from a residence on Midway Avenue in the town of...
Cashton garden walk set for July 12
Cashton Cupboard and Closet will host a garden walk from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 12. The walk will feature four to five gardens in the Cashton area. A map will be provided at the Cashton Community Hall, 812 Main St., and the homes will be marked. The event will be...
St. Joseph’s garden walk is today
St. Joseph's Memorial Foundation will offer its fifth annual garden walk from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $5 apiece and available in advance at St. Joseph's locations in Elroy, Hillsboro and Wonewoc or from any Foundation board member. Garden walk tickets and maps...
Vernon County to offer immunization clinics
The Vernon County Health Department will conduct immunization clinics in June • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at First Congregational Church, 620 High Ave., Hillsboro • 9-11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 21, Vernon County Health Department, 318...
