Mark Pfost, a private-lands biologist working out of the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, will speak on invasive plant species at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Elroy Public Library. Pfost, an Elroy resident, has extensive experience with invasive species,...
Ontario accident results in arrest on alcohol charges
Alcohol allegedly was a factor in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 33 and Gibson Valley Road on Feb. 5, according to the Ontario Police Department. At about 4 p.m., the police department responded to report that a green Mustang that had slid off the roadway and...
Workshop for produce growers set for Feb. 21 in Ontario
The University of Wisconsin-Extension vegetable production team, along with the UW-Extension offices in Vernon and Monroe counties, will host their ninth-annual Fresh Market Produce Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Ontario Community Hall, on Garden Street. The...
Vernon County to offer immunization clinics
The Vernon County Health Department will conduct immunization clinics on the following dates: • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 - First Congregational Church, 620 High Ave., Hillsboro • 9-11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 - Vernon County Health...
Kendall may allow concealed carry in some instances
By SARAH PARKER | County Line Reporter Kendall is among the Wisconsin municipalities that banned weapons in public buildings, but on Monday the village board considered allowing them in some circumstances. At a few select events, such as auctions and Kendall...
Retired educators group to host Wisconsin Retirement System seminar
The Monroe County Area Retired Educators' Association will host a free seminar for participants of the Wisconsin Retirement System from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Tomah High School library. The focus will be on the Wisconsin Retirement Wywtem pension...
HCE to offer programs on trapping, spring gardening
The Monroe County Association for Home & Community Education will sponsor a special-interest learning session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the LaGrange Town Hall. The town hall is just off Highway 21, on Flint Avenue. The public is invited to...
Royall to host Child Development Day
The Royall School District Child Development Day, an event for children eligible to attend 4-year-old kindergarten next fall, will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Elroy Elementary School. Early-childhood teachers will screen children to assess their...
Two hurt in town of Greenwood crash
Two women sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash in the town of Greenwood on Sunday evening, according to Vernon County Sheriff John Spears. Sharon L. McKelvey, 62, of Hillsboro was operating an automobile eastbound on County Highway V when she lost control...
‘Foodfight!’ viewing slated for Feb. 18 in Viroqua
The Valley Stewardship Network and the Viroqua Food Cooperative will show the film “Foodfight!” on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Rooted Spoon Kitchen Table, an event space in Main Street Station, 215 S. Main St., Viroqua. Doors will open at 3 p.m. The suggested donation is $5...
