Falcons surge to third place, tying with Bangor and Wonewoc-Center

By NATE BEIER | For the County Line Success has been limited for the Brookwood volleyball program in its relatively short existence.  But the Falcon netters, like many other Brookwood athletic programs, have found a way to achieve new milestones. This year, the team...

Panther volleyball takes Scenic Bluffs title

  By NATE BEIER | For the County Line A single blemish on the Royall volleyball team's otherwise spotless league record, an early-October loss to Hillsboro, couldn't keep the Panthers from celebrating their 2014 conference championship following a 3-0 win over...

Brookwood, Royall end season with losses

By NATE BEIER | For the County Line The Brookwood and Royall football teams ended the 2014 season with a pair of losses and tied with Wonewoc-Center for sixth place in the conference standings. The Falcons' final two games resulted in a 28-0 loss at Hillsboro and a...

Wolves romp on Panthers’ playground

By NATE BEIER | For the County Line For the second time this season, the Royall football allowed the team with the state's longest active losing streak to celebrate. The Panthers became prey for the visiting Wonewoc-Center Wolves on Friday night, falling 38-12. The...

Falcon harriers fare well despite missing key runners

By NATE BEIER | For the County Line The Brookwood cross-country teams are preparing to enter the second half of the regular season, and that preparation includes running against some stronger competition. Last week the teams took part in the River Valley invite, a...

Monroe County officer helps woman escape submerged vehicle

Monroe County Deputy David Sundvall freed a woman from a submerged vehicle Monday morning near the boundary of Monroe and Juneau counties, according to Juneau County police. At 10:42 a.m., the Juneau County Sheriff's Office received a call from a woman saying that her...

Senior menus for Sept. 22–26

Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Sept. 22: Barbecue pork sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, cheesy cauliflower and carrot cake Tuesday, Sept. 23: Chicken casserole, cheese sticks,...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Sept. 8–14

Friday, Sept. 12: As Dennis McNeal of Decorah, Iowa, attempted to turn left from Highway 35 to Zitzner Road in the town of Wheatland, Roland Brandau of Tomah tried to pass him. No injuries occurred in the ensuing crash between the McNeal van and the Brandau semi....

Wilton Public Library receives gift subscriptions

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian We recently received three magazine subscriptions as gifts to the library. Do you have a magazine that you love that you'd like to see in our collection? Please let us know, and we will see if there is space for your request. If you'd...

Children’s author visits Elroy Public Library

By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Elroy patrons gathered Saturday to welcome back a local girl, Nikki (Beaver) Cooper, who read from her new book "Johnny McGee and his Sweet Purple Pants." Nikki talked about the teachers who nurtured her love of drawing and...

Classifieds for Sept. 18

COMPUTER REPAIR Contact Dave Heilman at 608-463-7646 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock. I make house calls! 42tfnc _________________________ EXPERT REPAIR on most brands of appliances – 4 certified technicians to serve...

Community supper slated for Sept. 24 in Elroy

A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 125 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...

On Campus

• Graduating cum laude, John Gordon McCann of Elroy recently earned a bachelor's degree in environmental studies (policy and values emphasis) from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

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