By CHUCK HATFIELD Brush Creek Lutheran Church Brush Creek Lutheran Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the congregation Sunday, June 29. In 1864, a group of six Norwegian immigrant settlers met to start a new congregation. Before this, like...
Hillsboro man injured in motorcycle crash
A Hillsboro man sustained non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday evening after he struck a deer with his motorcycle, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department. Joshua R. Quario, 24, was northbound on Briskey Road, about one-fourth mile of Highway 33,...
Ontario EMS recognizes Sullivan
At an appreciation night May 13, the Ontario EMS recognized its outgoing member, Glenda Sullivan (right), for her 13-year service. At left is Eric Ferries, also a member of the service.
Vernon County immunization clinic set for Thursday, June 19
An immunization clinic will be from 9–11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Vernon County Health Department, 318 Fairlane Drive (County Hwy. BB), Viroqua. Individuals may receive vaccinations through the health department if they are...
Vernon County issues 48 seatbelt citations
During last week’s Click or Ticket campaign, Vernon County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued 48 tickets for failure to fasten seatbelts. In addition, during the Click It or Ticket intensified safety-belt enforcement period, officers issued citations and...
Wilton Rod & Gun Club hosts annual free fishing day
Families gathered at the Wilton Rod & Gun Club's free fishing day Sunday, though severe storms brought the event to a close mid-afternoon. (Contributed photo)
Local youth groups volunteer at Ontario’s Palen Park
The Brookwood FFA and the Well Youth Ministry swarmed to the rescue last week, helping with Ontario's new playground equipment at Palen Park. On Wednesday, the FFA assisted representatives of the playground-equipment company in assembling the structure. That turned...
Elroy Fair announces schedule and changes
Contributed by the Elroy Fair Board The 117th Elroy Fair is fast approaching. From June 26-29, Schultz Park south of Elroy will come alive with a tradition of sounds, sights, tastes and experiences for young and old. Though the fair has changed some over the past 100...
Ontario salutes American soldiers
Kendall marks Memorial Day
