By MYRNA FAUSKA As I begin this week's column, I must apologize to the new Mrs. James Zirk in Kendall, as last week I reported her former last name incorrectly. It is Patricia Townsend who married Jim a week ago Saturday. Sorry, Pat. Your new cousin had a senior...
South Ridge News for April 4
By ALICE BRANDAU Early Easter morning 2013 was misty, foggy and cloudy on South Ridge. By the time services began at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, the sun had come through the clouds, adding to the resurrection celebration. Later the weather went back...
Brookwood speech contest
Above — Brookwood Junior High School seventh-graders competed in the Modern Woodman speech contest March 15. Each received a certificate for his or her participation. Below — Amber Rynes, Connor Schueller and Allyson Nelson (left to right) finished in the top three...
Royall FFA participates in Career Development workshops
Royall FFA members participated in Career Development Event workshops at Mauston High School on March 1. Students attended workshops in the following areas: dairy evaluation, horse evaluation, dairy foods, agricultural mechanics, floriculture and wildlife. Front row...
Sweet syrup sliding south
Gathering maple sap in the steep hills of the Kickapoo Valley requires creativity, as demonstrated by this setup in Brush Creek, near Ontario. (Karen Parker photo)
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for March 25–31
Monday, March 25: Later saying he had fallen asleep, John Hoffman of Richland Center crossed the centerline, struck a signpost, crossed a driveway and struck a telephone box and utility pole on Main Street in Stoddard. He reported minor injuries in the crash. Monday,...
Kendall Police Report
The following made initial appearances in Regional Center Municipal Court on March 25 or paid prior to court. • Robert L. Clark, exceeding speed zones, $114 — guilty plea • Denise M. Day, operating while suspended (eighth offense), $250 citation — not-guilty plea, set...
Kendall approves agreement with engineer for Spring Street project
By SARAH PARKER | County Line Reporter Making headway with its Spring Street reconstruction project, the Kendall Village Board on Monday agreed to management agreements with its engineer, Baraboo, Wis.-based MSA Professional Services. Street reconstruction will run...
Anonymous flier causes Ridgeville controversy
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor An anonymous flier mailed to town of Ridgeville voters has stirred up the candidates and provoked threats of legal action. The flier was signed by "Friends of the Candidates" and urged voters to vote for Charlie Neumann for town...
Royall blood drive set for April 10
Royall High School will host a Red Cross blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the school, 1500 Academy St., Elroy. For more information, call (800) RED-CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org, or call Royall High School at 462-2600, ext....