By NATE BEIER | For the County Line The Falcon baseball team was forced to split its season series with Bangor on Monday night, as the team lost game one 2-1 but won 6-2 in the nightcap. Bangor struck first with a run in the top of the opening inning and added four in...
Panther baseball splits two and wins two
By JOE VITCENDA | Royall baseball coach Over the past two weeks, the Panthers have spent most of the time back in the gym, working on drills and skills. But they did play at Necedah for a 2-0 win and host Necedah for a 9-4 loss, plus they won a pair of eights at...
Brookwood softball stays perfect
Senior Morgan Hyatt landed six hits and 10 RBI in the Monday's doubleheader with Bangor, helping Brookwood to a pair of wins, 16-6 and 23-4. Bangor held a 3-0 lead after the second inning and stretched to a 6-0 advantage in the fifth before Brookwood rallied for seven...
St. Joseph’s name change starts May 1
The hospital and clinics in Hillsboro, Wonewoc and Elroy will soon go by a new name. But hospital officials say it’s not a new affiliation: it’s a stronger connection with Gundersen. Starting May 1, the hospital and clinics will be known as Gundersen St....
BHS FFA members get state honors
Brookwood FFA member Kyra Los (right) recently was selected to perform in the State FFA Chorus, and Jennifer Rynes (left), also a member of the organization, was selected for the second year to perform in the State FFA Band. They will represent the Brookwood FFA at...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for April 22–28
Friday, April 26: A burglary was reported on County Highway W, Town of Hillsboro. Tackle boxes, a drill press and Chevy rims were among the stolen items. Saturday, April 27: Hoza Wright of Genoa swerved to miss an animal on Highway 162 in the town of Bergen, going...
Kendall Police Report
The following made initial appearances in Regional Center Municipal Court on April 29 or paid prior to court. • Christine Sue Brueggen, operating without valid license, $76.20 citation - guilty plea • Christine Sue Brueggen, misuse of dealer plates, $151.80 citation -...
N-O-W food services receives national award
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor The cooks and servers may give a few extra smiles at the Brookwood cafeterias this week. The district joined just two other schools in the state, Sun Prairie and West Salem, in winning the Gold Award of Distinction for its efforts...
Kendall man hurt in crash
A rural Kendall man was injured Thursday in a single-motorcycle crash on County Highway F and Butler Road in the town of Hillsboro, according to Vernon County Sheriff John Spears. At about 3:17 p.m., Keith E. Gates, 29, was westbound on County Highway F when he...
Norman W. Thurow
Norman W. Thurow, 88, of Sparta and formerly of Milwaukee and Grafton, Wis., died peacefully in his sleep April 20, 2013, at Morrow Memorial Home. He was born Dec. 30, 1924, to Anna (Schram) and Henry Thurow. He was baptized at Zebaoth Lutheran and confirmed...