The Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home building, located on 210 E. South St., Norwalk, will have a little more action in it these days. The building, not the business, was sold to Don and Shirley Vitcenda, who intend on using it as a bed and breakfast. Although the...
Vernon Electric nixes resolution on Capx2020 line
Vernon Electric Cooperative members on Saturday defeated a resolution asking Dairyland Power Cooperative to suspend its ownership in the proposed Capx2020 transmission line. La Farge attorney George Wilbur, Vernon County Board member Dennis Brault and Bob Goonin of La...
Farmland Preservation Tax Credit meeting set for April 19
A meeting focusing on changes to the Farmland Preservation Tax Credit program will be from 3–8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at the Town of Coon Hall, E10614 Town Hall Lane, Westby. No presentation will be offered. Rather, during that time frame, individuals can...
Vernon Electric to vote on Capx2020 resolution
Vernon Electric Cooperative members will vote Saturday on a resolution asking Dairyland Power Cooperative to suspend its ownership in the Capx2020 transmission line. The resolution, submitted by La Farge attorney George Wilbur, Vernon County Board member Dennis Brault...
Fox Pharmacy closes
By County Line staff A Main Street institution in Elroy came to an abrupt end March 14, when Fox Pharmacy closed after a 30-year run. Pharmacist and owner Jack Besant announced that he had sold the business to Walgreens and that customers could get their prescriptions...
Reserve Art Experience slated for Saturday
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve will host its Reserve Art Experience event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the KVR Visitor Center, S3661 Hwy. 131, north of La Farge. The public is invited to view and discuss art. These local artisans will participate: Joanne...
Norwalk man arrested after rollover crash
A 37-year-old man faces his fourth drunken driving offense after rolling his vehicle and leading police in a foot chase in Norwalk on Friday. The Ontario and the Norwalk police departments responded to the accident on County Highway U, just west of Pete’s Lane,...
KVR to offer gardening lecture
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve will host a lecture called “Gardening to Attract Wildlife” on Wednesday, March 28, at the KVR Visitor Center, S3661 Hwy. 131, north of La Farge. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the program will start at 7 p.m. Molly Fifield...
Norwalk plans for stricter phosphorus monitoring
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor It's all about phosphorus. Or it soon will be, the Norwalk Village Board learned at its meeting Tuesday. The village's wastewater permit is now up for review and renewal, Board President Mike Wiedl said at the meeting, and...
Crane-count volunteers sought for Monroe, Vernon counties
The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wis., will sponsor the 37th annual Midwest Crane Count across the Upper Midwest, including Wisconsin, on Saturday, April 14. The count is used to monitor the general population trend of sandhill cranes and to promote...
